Job Description

Job Level:

IT E

Date Posted:

November 3, 2025

Closing Date:

November 17, 2025

Job Type:

Full-time Permanent

Category:

Internal/External Opportunities


We power Alberta. Our transmission lines deliver electricity to millions of Albertans 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When you're on our team, you're supporting our province's homes, farms, businesses and industries by providing safe, reliable and cost-effective service. Whether working in the field or in the office, every AltaLinker contributes to keeping the lights on.


Today, the transmission system is more important than ever. As we connect new sources of renewable energy to the grid and support Alberta's energy transition to net-zero emissions, AltaLink's transmission system is the backbone of the changing electricity system. With our head office in Calgary, and regional offices in Greater Edmonton, Red Deer and Lethbridge, we have central and southern Alberta covered.


We offer work with meaning, incredible opportunities for development, and opportunities to contribute to your community. Join our team!

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Reporting to the Vice President, Security & Information Services (S&IS), this position is responsible for the successful delivery of security and IS projects to meet business requirements. This role is also a key stakeholder in working with and providing guidance to AltaLink's five-year business transformation program.


The successful candidate will lead the organization to achieve the successful delivery of strategic security and IS business solutions. This will be achieved through the execution of S&IS capital projects supported by the prudent use of technology (hardware, software, methodology, support, etc.) to ensure the safe, reliable and cost-effective operation of AltaLink's transmission system. The successful candidate will be accountable to execute AltaLink's S&IS capital delivery program and collaborate in the development and completion of the overall security and IS strategy, roadmap and project execution.


The individual in this role will provide leadership by working across internal business partners and external delivery partners to continuously improve and lead functional change by utilizing a consultative approach to develop clear and concise business objectives, business process design, and a partnership with business peers to coach and advocate existing technology. Fundamental to this role is providing project delivery and organizational leadership to ensure the project solutions align with the corporate and Enterprise Architecture (EA) strategies. The role also monitors critical security and IS project development processes to ensure continuous improvement. These processes align with, and are supported by, the applications to ensure value is consistently delivered to the business.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Planning:

Lead a team that develops and implements capital project strategies aligned with business plans, corporate strategy, and security and IS objectives. Work with other S&IS leaders to develop a long-term capital investment plan that meets our customer and business needs. Oversee the full lifecycle of capital projects; from initiation through design, development, commissioning, and closeout. Work with functional business leaders, project leaders, and external resources to identify high-impact business opportunities/requirements and transform them into value added programs. Provide planning, delivery and estimation support for the development of the Corporate Services capital General Tariff Application (GTA) submission.

Project Management & Execution:

Lead the S&IS Project Management Office (PMO) in portfolio, program and project management functions for the implementation of security and IS capital projects. Lead project delivery teams to ensure consistent project delivery standards are followed. Collaborate with organizational leaders to lead the planning and prioritization of security and IS capital expenditures and ensure all expenditures fall within the regulatory approved funding constraints and governance requirements. Lead the identification of areas for improvement and provide direction on project management best practices and ensure adherence to all project delivery, governance and control requirements. Ensure that IS capital development is compliant with all audit and regulatory requirements (including but not limited to CSOX, ITGC), security and risk control frameworks.

Financial Oversight:

Prepare and manage the capital projects budget, including forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting on capital expenditures and capital additions. Collaborate with supply chain management to define contracting strategies and manage vendor relationships with project delivery partners. Ensure financial accountability for capital investments.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Communicate effectively with business leaders to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions and strategies. Work collaboratively with internal customers to develop and implement service level agreements with sound measures to monitor project status, risk, and outcomes. Facilitate stakeholder alignment and manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle. Ensure early and frequent engagement with S&IS operational teams to ensure fulsome transition to operations for all projects. Work collaboratively with the business to ensure continued leadership development and cultivation of a services-oriented culture within the IS project delivery team.

Risk & Compliance Management:

Identify and mitigate risks across technical, financial, and operational domains and ensure compliance with safety, security, environmental, and regulatory standards. Maintain governance frameworks to uphold integrity and quality in project delivery.

Team Leadership & Development:

Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team including program managers, project managers, analysts, coordinators and technical specialists. Plan and allocate resources across projects and teams. Lead your team in behaviours consistent with AltaLink's cultural pillars; One Team, Customer Focus, Continuous Improvement, and Personal Accountability. Lead your team in behaviours consistent with AltaLink's diversity and inclusion expectations.


Demonstrate key behaviors and meet identified expectations outlined in our four cultural pillars - one team, continuous improvement, customer focus and personal accountability.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer sciences, Business Administration or other related fields. 12-15 years people leadership and business management experience. Experience in leading IT project management organizations and multidiscipline teams. Prior experience in the development and delivery of large multi-year business transformation programs including Enterprise Asset Management systems, Enterprise Resource Planning systems and Enterprise Content Management systems. Experience in the development and support of a regulatory General Tariff application. Experience in project governance, controls and reporting. Experience in business planning and investment management. Experience in communicating and engaging with executive leadership and/or third parties on strategic issues related to capital programs. Experience in the operational, regulatory and management needs of technology in support of critical infrastructure. Exceptional communication, organization and time management skills. Strong customer service orientation with a penchant for working cross-functionally. Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interface with team members and customers to promote positive customer outcomes. Ability to create an inclusive environment. Experience in procurement and negotiating with contract management (third parties) is an asset. Experience in procurement controls, security and financial compliance controls is an asset. Previous experience working in regulated utilities is considered an asset.
Proven track record of good attendance and performance.

Notes:

AltaLink employees should be aware that we may contact your manager during the selection process. Some positions may require job specific assessments, regular criminal record checks, additional AltaLink training, medical assessments, annual drivers abstract, and drug tests. Please contact the Hiring Manager or Recruiter for further clarification if required.


We thank all candidates for their interest in a career with AltaLink. Due to the high volume of applications, we will only be contacting candidates being considered for an interview. We sincerely appreciate all interest and invite all candidates to follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and/or X.


In proceeding with your application, you will be required to submit personal information to AltaLink through our applicant tracking service provider and this information will be accessible to AltaLink personnel involved in AltaLink's hiring processes. AltaLink also relies on third parties to assist in the hiring process, and your information may be provided to them for this purpose. In the application process, AltaLink will require you to provide consent to the collection, use, and storage of your personal information for these purposes.


At AltaLink, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fair employment practices, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, family status, source of income, sexual orientation or any other category protected by applicable provincial or federal law.


For eligible positions AltaLink offers optional hybrid work that provides flexibility between working from home and the office.

Benefits

Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision) Spending Accounts Competitive Compensation and Bonus Plan Defined Contribution Pension Plan and Group RRSP Group Life Insurance Hybrid Work Schedule for Eligible Roles Employee Assistance Program Vacation, Earned Time off, Birthdays Off Work and 13 Recognized Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Social Club Onsite Parking and Onsite Gym * Wellness Programs