Manager, Digital & Innovation Administration (Non-Union)
Vaughan, ON
Full-time, 35 hours/ week, Hybrid
At Alectra, we’re not just about powering communities; we’re about empowering our people. We prioritize well-being through a culture that fosters collaboration, innovation and continuous growth. We believe in providing a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and make an impact.
Are you a strategic and organized leader to manage the core administrative functions that support our Digital & Innovation (D&I) programs. As Manager, Digital & Innovation Administration, you’ll play a key role in driving operational excellence by overseeing planning, governance, and critical support processes across the D&I portfolio.
What you’ll do
Reporting to the VP, Digital & Innovation Business, the Manager, Digital Administration & Innovation Administration will lead the coordination and execution of D&I budget planning and forecasting, vendor management, procurement processes, licensing, contracts, and audit readiness. You’ll provide leadership and insight to ensure that our systems and processes scale with innovation—while staying aligned with compliance and strategic goals.

Under the guidance and direction of the VP, Digital & Innovation Business:

• Works in collaboration with D&I management team and Corporate Finance to manage and deliver the D&I budgets and forecasting processes as per required timelines.
• Develop and manage D&I budget dashboards to quickly identify allocation of funds, current spend, and quarterly projections.
• Categorize D&I budget spend and report on annual trends in budget allocation with justification for D&I Senior Leadership.
• Work as a liaison between corporate Finance, Capital Reporting, and D&I to ensure proper understanding of Alectra’s capitalization policy and that all requests for funding are properly categorized according to the policy.
• Maintain the status of all D&I workorders to ensure correct cost allocation.
• Provide oversight to the mobility cost allocation process.
• Annual review of all D&I Copperleaf business cases for completeness and advises D&I management where changes are needed.
• Facilitate the annual IT GCC audit.
• Work with corporate Procurement in developing and implementing purchasing policies and procedures, related to D&I hardware, software, and services.
• Work with corporate Procurement and D&I management to coordinate and manage the procurement of D&I goods and services.
• Analyze and report on D&I procurement trends in order to make recommendations for the future contract negotiations, and to identify areas for possible savings.
• Monitor and analyze D&I spending trends in order to make recommendations for the future, and to identify areas for possible savings.
• Research, recommend, and implement new or enhanced policies, procedures, and processes to improve operational effectiveness
• Performs other duties as assigned

Who you are

Education & Specialized Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree or College diploma in Business Administration, Information Technology or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Must hold and maintain a valid class “G” driver’s license
• Understanding of budget and forecasting administration and management
• Understanding of procurement management processes
• Understanding of software license management processes
• Understanding of utility industry business processes and practices
• Proficiency with MS Office applications

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in IT management with responsibilities for IT process and administration
• Experience in budget and forecast management
• Experience in a unionized utility environment an asset

Skills/Abilities/Competencies

• Strong ability to lead change and engage, develop and motivate teams
• Strong planning and analytical skills, with the ability to assess the impact of decisions
• Excellent written and presentation skills, with the ability to organize and convey information in a compelling way
• Ability to plan, prioritize and execute multiple projects and initiatives within established timelines
• Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and resolve difficult situations

Corporate Values and Conduct: Demonstrate professional conduct and align with Alectra’s core values of safety, teamwork, and customer focus.
Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as assigned to support operational objectives

Where you will work

• Hybrid: This role is based in a hybrid environment, allowing for a mix of remote and in-office work to support team collaboration and business needs.

Who we are
As the largest municipally owned electric utility in Canada, we are committed to growing, evolving and remaining innovative to build a sustainable and brighter future. Our values set us apart and are our fundamental beliefs about our organization:
Safety: Stay aware, prevent risks and protect each other.
Respect: Value everyone, act honestly and foster inclusion.
Customer Focus: Be reliable, anticipate needs and deliver exceptional solutions with care.
Excellence: Elevate performance, embrace diversity and deliver quality through collaboration.
Innovation: Drive growth by embracing change, creativity and continuous improvement.

Please refer the Job description for details