Manager, Technology Infrastructure Modernization

A gateway for transportation, connection, and innovation, Edmonton Airports (YEG) is a self-funded, not-for-profit corporation driving economic prosperity for the Edmonton Metropolitan Region and beyond. YEG is Canada’s fifth-busiest airport by passenger traffic and the largest major Canadian airport by land area, generating an economic output of over $5.4 billion and supporting over 22,500 jobs. From initiatives like Airport City Sustainability Campus to being the first in Canada to begin regularly scheduled drone delivery and working towards being net-zero by 2050, YEG is a global leader in the aviation industry. YEG approaches equity, diversity, and inclusion by creating ‘an airport for everyone.

Edmonton Airports employs 250-300 employees, offering challenging, rewarding opportunities that allows team members to thrive in what they do. The work culture is known for being open, collaborative, and inclusive. Recognizing that great work gets accomplished when people enjoy what they’re doing, successes and milestones are always celebrated. As strong believers in the power of setting professional goals and continuously encouraging team members to do so on a regular basis, YEG appreciates feedback on how it can support and enhance partnerships that exist on the corporate team. YEG values opportunities to create diversity within teams, including backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and ways of working together. Seeking positive, enthusiastic people who are not afraid to take on challenges, YEG aims to create a community of unique individuals to allow for expanded ideas, perspectives, and better business decisions. A core value of YEG is "investing in our talent" and it considers professional development, specialty training, and career growth among its top priorities to expand team member skillset and continue evolving as new technology and ideas evolve.

In addition to propelling a positive work culture internally, the airport land is home to over 250 businesses looking to expand tourism, entertainment, cargo logistics, manufacturing, sustainability, innovative technology development, and commercialization. The Airport City Sustainability Campus and the Alberta Aerospace and Technology Centre provide opportunities for businesses to push the boundaries in fields like AI, drones, reforestation, and energy sources such as hydrogen. Edmonton Airports also owns and operates Villeneuve Airport (ZVL), the premier general aviation airport and flight training facility in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region.

With around 50 non-stop destinations and 12 airline partners, YEG is continuing to offer more flights to more places, while ensuring a safe, sustainable, and welcoming environment for all.

Plaque tournante pour le transport, les liaisons et l’innovation, Edmonton Airports (EA) est une société autofinancée sans but lucratif qui favorise la prospérité économique de la région métropolitaine d’Edmonton et d’ailleurs. YEG est le cinquième aéroport du Canada en ce qui concerne le trafic de passagères et de passagers et le plus grand aéroport canadien en matière de superficie. Il génère une production économique de plus de 5,4 milliards de dollars et appuie plus de 22 500 emplois. Qu’il s’agisse d’initiatives comme le Campus de durabilité de la Cité de l’aéroport, d’être le premier aéroport au Canada commencer des activités régulières de livraison par drone et de s’efforcer à atteindre la carboneutralité d’ici 2050, YEG est un chef de file mondial dans l’industrie de l’aviation. YEG aborde l’équité, la diversité et l’inclusion en créant « un aéroport pour tout le monde ».

Edmonton Airports emploie de 250 à 300 membres du personnel et offre des possibilités stimulantes et enrichissantes qui permettent aux membres de l’équipe de s’épanouir dans ce qu’elles et ils font. La culture de travail est reconnue pour être ouverte, collaborative et inclusive. Tout en reconnaissant que l’on accomplit un excellent travail quand les gens aiment ce qu’ils font, on s’efforce de toujours y célébrer tous les succès et toutes les étapes importantes. Comme ardent partisan du pouvoir de la fixation d’objectifs professionnels et en encourageant sans cesse les membres de l’équipe à le faire régulièrement, YEG valorise les commentaires sur la façon dont il peut appuyer et améliorer les partenariats qui existent au sein de l’équipe de l’entreprise. YEG valorise les occasions de créer de la diversité au sein de ses équipes, notamment en termes d’origines, d’expériences, de perspectives et de façons de travailler ensemble. À la recherche de personnes positives et enthousiastes qui n’ont pas peur de relever des défis, YEG vise à créer une communauté de gens uniques pour permettre l’expansion des idées et des perspectives ainsi que la prise de meilleures décisions commerciales. Une des valeurs fondamentales de YEG est d’« investir dans nos talents » et l’organisme considère le développement professionnel, la formation spécialisée et l’évolution de la carrière comme des priorités absolues afin d’élargir l’éventail des compétences des membres de son équipe et de continuer à évoluer au gré des nouvelles technologies et idées.

En plus de favoriser une culture de travail positive à l’interne, le terrain de l’aéroport héberge plus de 250 entreprises qui cherchent à développer le tourisme, le divertissement, la logistique du fret, la fabrication, la durabilité, le développement de technologies innovantes et la commercialisation. Le Campus de durabilité de la Cité de l’aéroport et l’Alberta Aerospace and Technology Centre offrent aux entreprises la possibilité de repousser les limites dans des domaines tels que l’IA, les drones, la reforestation et les sources d’énergie comme l’hydrogène. Edmonton Airports est également propriétaire de l’aéroport Villeneuve (ZVL), le principal aéroport d’aviation générale et centre de formation au pilotage de la région métropolitaine d’Edmonton.

Avec environ 50 destinations sans escale et 12 compagnies aériennes partenaires, YEG continue à offrir plus de liaisons vers plus d’endroits, tout en garantissant un environnement sûr, durable et accueillant pour tout le monde.

Career Opportunity

Manager, Technology Infrastructure Modernization

1 Full-time, Permanent Position

Is This Role for You?

The Manager, Technology Infrastructure Modernization leads the planning and delivery of technology infrastructure modernization initiatives across the organization. The role translates business and operational needs into secure, resilient and scalable infrastructure solutions spanning networks, data centers, communication rooms, cloud and computing platforms, telecommunications, and supporting operational technology environments.

This is primarily a project and solution-delivery leadership role. The manager is accountable for the modernization portfolio from discovery and solution definition through procurement, implementation, transition and benefits realization. Day-to-day infrastructure operations, incident response and Tier 2 or Tier 3 support are not the primary focus; operational involvement is limited to enabling safe implementation, resolving project-related escalations and ensuring solutions are transitioned effectively to the teams responsible for ongoing support.

Day in The Life

Every day will bring new opportunities to shape and deliver technology infrastructure modernization, with responsibilities including:

Modernization Strategy & Portfolio Delivery

• Build and maintain a multi-year technology infrastructure modernization roadmap aligned with organizational priorities, asset lifecycle needs, cybersecurity requirements and business outcomes.

• Lead a portfolio of concurrent infrastructure projects from concept and business case through design, procurement, implementation, commissioning and closeout.

• Prioritize investments based on risk, value, dependencies, capacity and readiness, and provide clear recommendations to leadership.

• Establish measurable scope, outcomes, milestones, resource plans and delivery accountabilities for each initiative.

• Monitor portfolio health, resolve cross-project dependencies and escalate decisions early to protect schedule, cost, quality and benefits.

Solution Architecture & Technical Delivery

• Lead the definition and delivery of modern infrastructure solutions across enterprise networking, wireless, data centre and communication-room environments, cloud and compute platforms, telecommunications, and related technology infrastructure.

• Ensure solution designs are secure, resilient, supportable, interoperable and fit for a mission-critical airport environment.

• Coordinate technical discovery, options analysis, proof-of-concept work, detailed design, implementation planning, testing, commissioning and acceptance.

• Ensure modernization solutions meet architecture, cybersecurity, IT General Controls (ITGC), NIST-aligned requirements, regulatory obligations and organizational standards.

• Drive standardization, automation and simplification to reduce technical debt and improve long-term scalability and maintainability.

Project Governance, Risk & Change

• Apply disciplined project governance, including charters, delivery plans, decision logs, RAID management, quality controls, stage gates and executive reporting.

• Plan infrastructure deployments around operational constraints, maintenance windows and business continuity requirements, minimizing disruption to airport operations.

• Lead project change management, implementation readiness, cutover planning, rollback planning and post-implementation review.

• Identify and manage technical, operational, commercial, cybersecurity and delivery risks throughout the project lifecycle.

• Ensure complete project documentation and a structured handover to operations, including support models, training, asset records, warranties, procedures and knowledge transfer.

Commercial, Financial & Vendor Management

• Develop business cases, cost estimates, procurement strategies and multi-year capital and operating budget forecasts for modernization initiatives.

• Manage project budgets, forecasts, commitments, variances and financial reporting, taking timely corrective action when required.

• Lead or support competitive procurements, statements of work, contract negotiations and vendor selection in partnership with Procurement and other stakeholders.

• Hold vendors, consultants and implementation partners accountable for deliverables, quality, schedule, cost, safety, security and contractual performance.

• Validate that proposed solutions provide sustainable value, appropriate lifecycle costs and clear business benefits.

Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership

• Partner with business leaders, airport operations, technology teams, cybersecurity, facilities, finance, procurement, project delivery teams and external partners to define needs and achieve outcomes.

• Communicate complex technical decisions, trade-offs, risks and progress in clear business language for technical and non-technical audiences.

• Lead cross-functional project teams and create clarity on roles, decisions, dependencies and expected results.

• Build a delivery-focused culture that values accountability, collaboration, safety, customer impact and continuous improvement.

• Coach and develop team members while balancing internal capability with specialized external expertise.

You Have:

Qualifications & Experience

• 7+ years of progressive experience delivering technology infrastructure programs or complex projects, including leadership accountability for scope, budget, schedule, risk and outcomes.

• Demonstrated experience modernizing enterprise networks, data centres, communication rooms, cloud or compute platforms, telecommunications, or related infrastructure in complex environments.

• Experience leading infrastructure solution design, procurement, implementation, testing, commissioning and transition to operations.

• Strong program and project management capability, including portfolio prioritization, governance, executive reporting, financial management and benefits realization.

• Experience delivering technology change in mission-critical, highly available or regulated environments; airport, transportation or operational technology experience is an asset.

• Working knowledge of cybersecurity, ITGC, NIST-aligned controls, disaster recovery, business continuity and technology risk management as they apply to infrastructure projects.

• Strong commercial and vendor-management experience, including statements of work, procurement, contract performance and negotiation.

• Proven ability to influence decisions and align diverse stakeholders without relying solely on direct authority.

Preferred Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in technology, engineering, business or an appropriate discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or comparable program or project management certification.

• Relevant infrastructure, cloud, networking, cybersecurity or architecture certification, such as CCNP, Azure or AWS, VMware, CISSP or TOGAF.

• ITIL Foundation or practical experience designing effective service transition and operational handover.

Competencies

• Strategic and systems thinking, with the ability to connect infrastructure investment decisions to business outcomes and risk reduction.

• Strong project leadership, planning, prioritization, decision-making and problem-solving skills.

• Clear, concise communication and strong facilitation, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.

• Ability to lead through ambiguity, manage competing priorities and maintain momentum across complex, multi-year initiatives.

• Demonstrated financial acumen, business-case development and disciplined budget management.

• High standards for quality, documentation, governance and delivery accountability.

• Collaborative people leadership, coaching and team-development skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

• Ability to secure and maintain appropriate airport security clearance and an acceptable criminal record check.

Work Environment & Conditions

• Work is centred on project planning, stakeholder engagement, design reviews, procurement, implementation oversight and governance in an active airport environment.

• Occasional evening, overnight or weekend work may be required for project cutovers, testing and commissioning during approved maintenance windows.

• Limited escalation support may be required for issues directly related to active modernization projects or newly implemented solutions.

• Regular collaboration with internal teams, third-party vendors, consultants and cross-functional project stakeholders is required.

Key Outcomes:

•  Modernization Roadmap – A prioritized, funded and achievable infrastructure modernization roadmap is maintained and advanced.

•  Reliable Project Delivery – Projects achieve approved scope, schedule, budget, quality, security and operational-readiness objectives.

•  Reduced Technology Risk – Lifecycle risk, technical debt, capacity constraints and cybersecurity exposure are measurably reduced.

•  Operationally Ready Solutions – New infrastructure is thoroughly tested, documented and transitioned with clear ownership and support arrangements.

•  Business & Stakeholder Value – Modernization investments deliver practical benefits, transparent reporting and strong stakeholder confidence.

•  Commercial Value – Vendors and project resources are managed effectively, with disciplined financial control and sustainable lifecycle value.

REPORTS TO: Director, Technology Modernization

BAND: Excluded

SALARY: Commensurate with experience

POSTING DATE: October 21, 2026

CLOSING DATE: October 31, 2026

Applicants from this competition may be utilized to fill future vacancies of a similar nature.

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