Application program manager

City of Edmonton’s Open City and Technology Department is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Application program manager. City of Edmonton’s Open City and Technology Department focuses on technological innovation and public service enhancement. It provides digital solutions, open data, and smart city initiatives to benefit residents. By leveraging advanced technologies and fostering collaboration, the department ensures a connected, efficient, and transparent city, positioning Edmonton as a leader in technological advancement and community engagement. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.

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Job Description:

Employer Name: City of Edmonton
Department: Open City and Technology
Position: Application program manager
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $102219.00 – $146028.00 yearly
Employment Type: Permanent/Full time
Talent Acquisition Consultant: JM/MZ
Classification Title: ML3 – Manager
Union: Management
Location: Edmonton, AB
Shift: 36.9 hours per week, Monday – Friday
Job ID: 50298

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completion of education in Computer Science and Computer Engineering
Experience: Candidates should have experience leading a medium to large IT team in a complex organization

Physical Requirements:

• The candidates should actively demonstrate values and behaviors supportive of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace
• The candidates should have the ability to collaborate and build trust, obtain input, understanding, and participation from the team and think strategically to address large, complex issues, manage projects, and steer dynamically
• The candidates should have the ability to create a work culture capable of developing a high-performing team
• The candidates should be aware that hiring is dependent on a Criminal Information Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton there may be a cost associated with this requirement
• The candidates should note that this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite

Other Requirements:

• The candidates should have experience with a broad range of hands-on technology across an enterprise landscape server, database, network, storage, backup & recovery, performance, automation and notification
• The candidates should have strong knowledge of application development, application stack, DevOps and Agile methodologies, and rapid development utilizing low-code and no-code tools and experience managing and working with consultants
• The candidates should have an excellent understanding of the difference between critical and non-critical applications and be able to apply enterprise change, incident, and problem management skills within teams that support highly critical business applications
• The candidates should operate as strategically agile leaders able to anticipate business opportunities and influence enterprise-wide policy planning and initiatives
• The candidates should have an understanding of complex municipal subject matter and the ability to build influential relationships with Council, external agencies, orders of government, citizens, community organizations, and internal departments and branches
• The candidates should possess strong political acumen, strategic planning, issue resolution, and decision-making skills and demonstrate service excellence, embrace diversity, and promote inclusiveness
• The candidates should demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated, and Excellent, and foster an environment for others to do the same

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to plan, coordinate, supervise, and direct all activities of their business unit, managing a portfolio of programs to deliver projects on budget and within scope
• The candidates should be able to champion innovation, creativity, and best practices while coaching, mentoring, and developing a team of IT professionals
• The candidates should be able to focus on building a respectful workplace culture through a values-based influencer approach and working collaboratively with the team
• The candidates should be able to align the team’s resources to maximize skills and internal assets to support projects and meet client expectations
• The candidates should be able to anticipate business opportunities, influence policy, planning, and initiatives, and foster a culture of accountability through performance measurement
• The candidates should be able to work with lines of business across the City of Edmonton, focusing on customer service to drive efficient, cost-effective solutions, recognizing technology as one of many tools for success
• The candidates should be able to build new and innovative collaborative partnerships with external agencies, orders of government, community organizations, and internal departments and branches
• The candidates should be able to review, assess, and mature the technology roadmap in alignment with OCT’s strategic direction, keeping in line with the goals and objectives of business partners

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.

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