Senior Manager, Operations

About the role

The Senior Manager, Operations provides strategic operational leadership and executive support to the Deputy Minister’s Office for Arts, Culture and Status of Women and the Public Service Commission. Working closely with senior executives, this role translates high‑level priorities into coordinated actions and measurable outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Translate Deputy Minister and Executive Director direction into implementation plans, timelines, and accountability structures across divisions.
• Provide strategic advice and analysis on complex, cross‑cutting issues, identifying risks and recommending options for executive decision‑making.
• Lead executive operations systems, governance processes, tracking mechanisms, and reporting practices to improve operational effectiveness.
• Coordinate executive governance forums, prepare materials, develop agendas, track decisions, and ensure follow‑through on commitments.
• Monitor progress on key priorities, identify barriers, and lead corrective actions to maintain alignment with government objectives.
• Facilitate collaboration among Assistant Deputy Ministers, executive leaders, central agencies, and partner groups to resolve issues and advance shared priorities.
• Develop and review executive‑level briefing materials, correspondence, reports, and communications.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in senior‑level operational leadership within a public‑sector or large‑organization environment.
• Proven ability to provide strategic advice on sensitive and complex issues.
• Strong track record of managing governance processes and cross‑departmental coordination.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑support skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and drive results.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary range of $134,135 to $170,332 per year.
• Permanent full‑time position (36.25 hours per week) within the Alberta Public Service.
• Opportunity to influence provincial cultural policy and public‑service initiatives.