Manager Cloud Ops

at  Government of Alberta

JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 66461
Ministry: Technology and Innovation
Location: Remote across Alberta
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: February 18, 2025
Classification: Manager Zone 2 (M41Z2)
Salary: $3,241.74 to $4,362.44 bi-weekly ($84,609 - $113,859/year)
The Digital Design and Delivery (DDD) division within the Ministry of Technology and Innovation (TI) leads the development of the next generation of digital public services for the GoA. DDD partners with other departments to deliver products, platforms and services that are better, faster and easier, through modern user-centered agile processes. DDD offers potential candidates a unique opportunity to work on meaningful challenges that transform government and positively impact Albertans.
The Software Delivery branch within DDD is accountable for the excellence of the technical delivery of software. The branch oversees the technical practices of architecture, CloudOps, DevOps & QA, and software development, and enables product and platform teams by providing access to common capabilities, like cloud services, reusable components, tooling and patterns, and includes application maintenance services (AMS).

REQUIREMENTS:

• University degree in a related field such as Computer Science or Information Technology plus a minimum of four (4) years of related progressively responsible experience.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (Amazon Web Services, Azure or Google Cloud Platform) and experience in ensuring high availability, scalability, and security in cloud services and architectures.
• Experience in CloudOps and user-centred or agile digital delivery.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams, with a focus on fostering collaboration and driving continuous improvement.

The Software Delivery branch is looking for a Manager of CloudOps. This position will report to the Director of CloudOps.

The responsibilities of this role include:

• Leading the development of best practices and providing guidelines to ensure the effective and appropriate use of cloud capabilities for product or service delivery.
• Managing and overseeing the operations of OpenShift clusters across both cloud and on-premise environments, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive seamless integration and continuous improvement.
• Ensuring that platforms, services, and architectures are robust, scalable, and secure.
• Providing regular reports and updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Leading the Cloud Platforms team, aligning its efforts with business objectives, and fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Offering leadership, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for team members.
• Contributing to team and departmental goals, ensuring alignment with broader ministry and government priorities.
• Overseeing human resource processes, including vacation management, training, and performance evaluations.

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

• Thorough knowledge of and ability to apply CloudOps principles and methods.
• Strong interpersonal skills to identify and assess client needs.
• Team building and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply project management knowledge and skills.
• Advanced problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.

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