Job Description
Join Canada's premier public sector digital innovation hub to lead transformative technology initiatives that serve 38 million citizens. As a Senior Digital Transformation Lead, you'll spearhead cross-departmental projects modernizing critical government services while ensuring robust cybersecurity and accessibility compliance. This senior role requires strategic vision blended with hands-on implementation expertise in Canada's evolving digital governance landscape.
You'll collaborate with federal ministries to identify opportunities for digital service optimization, drive agile methodologies in public sector environments, and mentor junior technologists in delivering citizen-centric solutions. Your work will directly impact how Canadians access essential services through secure, intuitive digital platforms.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end digital transformation projects across federal government departments
- Develop and execute modernization roadmaps aligned with Canada's Digital Strategy
- Ensure all solutions meet WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards and Canadian cybersecurity protocols
- Facilitate stakeholder workshops with senior public sector officials and private sector partners
- Manage vendor relationships and technology procurement for public sector projects
- Monitor emerging technologies (AI, blockchain, IoT) for public sector application
- Prepare detailed impact assessments for policy recommendations to Parliament
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years' experience in public sector IT transformation or large-scale government projects
- Proven expertise in agile methodologies within regulated environments
- Master's degree in Public Administration, Computer Science, or related field
- Government of Canada security clearance eligibility (Reliability Status)
- Deep knowledge of Canada's Digital Standards and Open Government initiatives
- Experience managing budgets exceeding $5M for public sector technology
- Professional certification in PMP, ITIL, or equivalent governance framework
- Fluency in English and French (bilingualism preferred)