Director, Cloud Platform Services

Job Information Job Requisition ID: 87808 Ministry: Technology & Innovation Location: Edmonton or Calgary Full or Part-Time: Full Time Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent Scope: Open Competition Closing Date: November 3, 2026 Classification: Management, Senior Manager Zone 2 Salary: $5,139.30 to $6,526.16 /bi-weekly ($134,135 - $170,332/year) The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. The passionate and solutions focused people that we hire help us to drive vital programs and services that affect Albertans. Whatever your position is here, you will be a part of something great. Join us! Role Responsibilities Lead the Cloud. Enable What’s Next. As Director, Cloud Platform, you will provide strategic leadership for the Government of Alberta’s cloud and digital platform services, enabling secure, scalable, reliable, and modern technology solutions across government. You will set the vision, priorities, and outcomes for a portfolio spanning cloud platforms, identity and authentication, messaging, web hosting, and related foundational services. Reporting to the Executive Director, Business Technology Operations, you will lead a diverse team and work closely with senior leaders across IMT, business partners, and technology vendors to align services with government priorities, client needs, security and risk requirements, and fiscal and contractual obligations. You will foster a collaborative, agile, and innovative culture while ensuring service availability, continuity, and operational excellence. Responsibilities: Some of the responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: Service/Platform Ownership Lead the strategy, delivery, and lifecycle management of key technology services and platforms. Manage resources, budgets, contracts, vendors, and service agreements. Engage senior business leaders to align services with ministry priorities and client needs. Ensure services meet applicable security, privacy, legal, information management, and architectural standards. Oversee service performance, escalations, change management, and continuous improvement. Leadership, Planning and Implementation Lead workforce, financial, and operational planning to deliver effective technology services. Align priorities and resources across teams and stakeholders. Direct implementation of new solutions, projects, and services. Monitor performance, address issues, and report on progress and outcomes. Service Level Management Ensure services meet client and stakeholder needs and agreed service levels. Monitor service performance and drive improvements in service delivery. Contribute to GoA-wide service standards and practices. Architecture and Standards Provide direction on technology, architecture, standards, and processes across the portfolio. Ensure solutions align with GoA standards, approved environments, and business requirements. Advance modernization, innovation, and integration of technology services. Risk Management Identify, assess, and mitigate risks affecting services and initiatives. Provide leadership on risks related to cost, schedule, quality, security, and technical performance. Collaborate with Cybersecurity and other partners to address technology and security risks. Unit Leadership and Operations Develop and execute operational plans aligned with ministry and GoA priorities. Lead staffing, performance, workforce planning, and employee development. Oversee financial management, procurement, contracts, vendors, and service agreements. Foster a collaborative, inclusive, agile, and innovative workplace culture. Oversee executive briefings, correspondence, and other decision-support materials. Branch and Division Leadership Provide strategic advice and recommendations to executive leaders. Report on branch plans, performance…

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