Application Program Manager

Edmonton - Canada

Monthly Salary: $ 120328 - 150408

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Business Solutions within the Open City and Technology (OCT) Branch the Application Program Manager is responsible for leading a team of professionals in the effective day-to-day operations of their assigned application and technology portfolio. The position is responsible for preparing and actively managing their area of the budget technical application roadmaps and strategic goals of the area. The position ensures that projects and operational work provide optimum technological solutions and that applications meet business needs support strategic City directions and deliver cost-effective and sustainable IT services. The Application Program Manager develops and maintains good business working relationships in order to provide high quality IT services and will be integral to map the demand for operational IT direction and support

What will you do

Plan coordinate supervise and direct all activities of your business unit and manage a portfolio of programs to deliver projects on budget and within scope
Champion innovation creativity and best practices you will also coach mentor and develop a team of IT professionals
Focus on the team by building a respectful workplace culture through a values-based influencer approach and working collaboratively
Align the teams resources to maximize skills and internal assets to support projects and meet client expectations
Anticipate business opportunities influence policy planning and initiatives and foster a culture of accountability through performance measurement
Work with lines of business across the City of Edmonton with a customer service focus in driving efficient cost effective solutions recognizing technology as a one of many tools for success
Build new and innovative collaborative partnerships with external agencies orders of government community organizations and internal departments and branches
Review assess and mature the technology roadmap as it pertains to OCTs strategic direction keeping with goals and objectives of business partners

Education in Computer Science Computer Engineering or other related disciplines
Experience leading a medium to large IT team in a complex organization
Experience with a broad range of hands-on technology across an enterprise landscape (i.e. server database network storage backup & recovery performance automation and notification)
Strong knowledge of application development application stack DevOps and Agile methodologies application modernization integration and maturity
Excellent understanding between critical and non-critical applications and apply enterprise change incident and problem management skills within teams that support highly critical business applications
Experience managing and working with consultants and system vendors
Combinations of education and experience will be considered

Assets:

Experience and/or certification with Computer Aided Dispatch systems including (but not limited to) Hexagon i/Cad and OnCall systems
ITIL certification and/or training
Working with contractors and vendors around Computer Aided Dispatch application solutions integration and application modernization

Skills required for success:

Operate as a strategically agile leader able to anticipate business opportunities and influence enterprise-wide policy planning and initiatives
Actively demonstrate the values and behaviours supportive of equity diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Ability to collaborate and build trust obtain input understanding and participation from the team
Ability to create a work culture capable of developing a high performing team
Think strategically to address large complex issues to manage projects while steering dynamically
Understanding of complex municipal subject matter and ability to build influential relationships with Council external agencies orders of government citizens community organizations and internal departments and branches
Strong political acumen strategic planning issue resolution and decision-making skills
Ability to manage financial budgets to streamline cost and delivery with an eye on fiscal responsibility
Demonstrate service excellence embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness
Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion (
of Employment and Work Environment:
- 1 permanent full-time position
- Hours of Work: 36.9 hours per week Monday - Friday. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite
- Salary: (Annually) $120328.53 - $150408.62
- Hire is dependent on Criminal Information Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton. There may be a cost associated with this requirement
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Manager

What will you do

Plan coordinate supervise and direct all activities of your business unit and manage a portfolio of programs to deliver projects on budget and within scope
Champion innovation creativity and best practices you will also coach mentor and develop a team of IT professionals
Focus on the team by building a respectful workplace culture through a values-based influencer approach and working collaboratively
Align the teams resources to maximize skills and internal assets to support projects and meet client expectations
Anticipate business opportunities influence policy planning and initiatives and foster a culture of accountability through performance measurement
Work with lines of business across the City of Edmonton with a customer service focus in driving efficient cost effective solutions recognizing technology as a one of many tools for success
Build new and innovative collaborative partnerships with external agencies orders of government community organizations and internal departments and branches
Review assess and mature the technology roadmap as it pertains to OCTs strategic direction keeping with goals and objectives of business partners

Education in Computer Science Computer Engineering or other related disciplines
Experience leading a medium to large IT team in a complex organization
Experience with a broad range of hands-on technology across an enterprise landscape (i.e. server database network storage backup & recovery performance automation and notification)
Strong knowledge of application development application stack DevOps and Agile methodologies application modernization integration and maturity
Excellent understanding between critical and non-critical applications and apply enterprise change incident and problem management skills within teams that support highly critical business applications
Experience managing and working with consultants and system vendors
Combinations of education and experience will be considered

Assets:

Experience and/or certification with Computer Aided Dispatch systems including (but not limited to) Hexagon i/Cad and OnCall systems
ITIL certification and/or training
Working with contractors and vendors around Computer Aided Dispatch application solutions integration and application modernization

Skills required for success: