Manager of Digital Transformation

Manager of Digital Transformation
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD)
Permanent Position
Open Competition
Fredericton

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Who we are:

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) plays a pivotal role in advancing educational and operational excellence in New Brunswick through strategic digital transformation. Within the IT Strategy & Business Solutions (ITSBS) Branch, the Manager of Digital Transformation will lead the charge in aligning technology initiatives with the Department's strategic objectives while navigating a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.

The position oversees a talented, multidisciplinary team tasked with driving digital innovation, ensuring scalability, security, and accessibility of IT solutions, and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement across the department.

What you will do:

The Manager of Digital Transformation will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for advancing EECD's technology transformation initiatives. The role will include team management, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring that IT investments generate measurable outcomes. Specific responsibilities include:

• Lead cross-functional planning and alignment of IT modernization, digital transformation, and governance with departmental and government priorities.
• Oversee a multidisciplinary digital team (including Business Analysts, Digital Leads, Enterprise Strategists, and Web Development Specialists), driving collaboration, performance, and growth.
• Direct the IT project portfolio to ensure timely delivery, budget alignment, and the realization of defined benefits.
• Promote a client-centered culture by strengthening partnerships between IT and business teams to ensure responsive prioritization and value-driven delivery of solutions.
• Establish digital governance standards for project intake, approval, and prioritization.
• Champion systematic business requirements analysis and implement robust change management strategies to drive the adoption of new systems.
• Monitor and evaluate project outcomes, ensuring they meet departmental objectives and support continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with Service New Brunswick (SNB) and external stakeholders to ensure scalability, security, and optimization of digital solutions.

Who you are:

The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking leader passionate about leveraging technology to meet the current and future needs of the education sector. You excel in complex, multi-stakeholder environments, balancing strategic vision with tactical execution. You possess a collaborative and results-driven ethos, ready to innovate and inspire a multidisciplinary team.

Your attitude, skills and interests are just as important as your area of study. We are looking for diverse backgrounds that bring a combination of the following:

Need to have:

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, business administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of 8 years of related experience, (a minimum of 2 years include supervisory experience).
• Expertise in digital transformation, IT governance, andproject/portfolio management, with experience in managing complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Strong competencies in IT strategy development, business alignment, and rigorous governance frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience in managing cross-functional teams and fostering growth and accountability.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered

Nice to have:

• A Master's degree will be considered an asset.

Written and spoken competence in English and French is required. Please state your language capability.
Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications and language capabilities to be given further consideration. Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking and Analytical Judgment.
• Leadership and Team Development.
• Client Service Orientation and Collaboration.
• Relationship Building and Stakeholder Management.

Technical Competencies:

• Expertise in modern digital technologies, information systems, and enterprise architecture.
• Strong understanding of IT governance, cybersecurity best practices, and risk management principles.
• Proficiency with cloud-based technologies (e.g., Microsoft 365, AWS, Azure), enterprise systems, and digital platforms.

Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

Salary:
Pay Band 6: $78,546 - $104,494 annually

Work environment:

• Office location: 250 King Street, Fredericton
• Standard hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8:15-4:30
• We promote a scent-reduced environment

What can GNB offer you?

• Comprehensive benefits package and the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan
• Opportunities for career growth, professional development and training
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services
• 1 paid volunteer day per year to give back to your community
• 1.25 days/month of paid vacation
• 1.25 days/month of paid sick leave

Providing a safe workplace for all. Your health & safety are important to us. GNB has implemented preventative measures across the organization to ensure your health & safety.

How to apply:
We encourage applicants to apply online at www.ere.gnb.ca, or by email at [email protected], by May 13, 2026 indicating competition number 26-2000-004. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Human Resource Services
Place 2000, 250 King Street
Fredericton, N.B. E3B 9M9
We thank all those who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, will be given preference at the time of selection. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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