Manager of Business Planning and Performance

at  City of Edmonton

Job Number: 51452
The Manager of Business Planning and Performance is a leadership role that combines strategic oversight, performance management, and governance expertise. This position focuses on managing and coaching a diverse team to drive organizational goals and foster a culture of continuous improvement. As a key member of the Department of Integrated Infrastructure Services, you will play a vital role in leading and mentoring professionals to achieve organizational goals.
You will be responsible for aligning departmental strategies with the City’s overall objectives, developing policies, overseeing risk and compliance, and enhancing data governance.

SKILLS REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS:

• Demonstrated issues management, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent leadership, coaching, mentoring, and team-building skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills including the ability to build relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Proven planning and organizational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication, presentation, and report writing skills
• Ability to build consensus, foster collaboration, and work effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Proficiency in computer software programs, including the Google Suite
• Knowledge of project management principles and best practices
• Service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness
• Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture

Qualifications:

• Knowledge, training and/or education in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field
• Experience in strategic planning and strategic/enterprise risk management within a large, complex organization including experience leading, managing and supervising high performing teams
• Demonstrated experience in program and policy development
• Experience working in a dynamic environment with competing deadline

• Lead and manage a team of professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment
• Develop and implement departmental strategies and operational plans that align with the City’s strategic goals
• Oversee performance management frameworks, ensuring effective measurement and continuous improvement
• Manage risk and compliance, ensuring adherence to policies and regulations
• Enhance data governance and provide performance insights to support decision-making
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to ensure alignment and integration of strategic plans
• Lead the deployment of the business mandate, including improvements and enhancements while providing leadership and support for implementation across the Branch
• Provide strategy, advice, expertise and facilitation to departments, branches and sections in alignment with corporate strategy and planning
• Utilize compelling visualizations showing performance and impact for decision-makers and stakeholder
• Developing reports and dashboards to ensure data is readily available

Qualifications:

• Knowledge, training and/or education in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field
• Experience in strategic planning and strategic/enterprise risk management within a large, complex organization including experience leading, managing and supervising high performing teams
• Demonstrated experience in program and policy development
• Experience working in a dynamic environment with competing deadlines