Description
At the City of Edmonton a Strategic Management Lead is a key driver of change, helping to shape the future of Edmonton. You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, developing the City's Enterprise Performance Management system and leading implementation of results-based budgeting and reporting. This role is for a creative thinker who can not only design a system for strategic management but also inspire and enable others to adopt and use it. You will provide expert insight and advice, coaching, and training to leaders, ensuring that Council's strategic direction is clearly understood, translated into tangible actions and results on progress are reported. By guiding the organization toward robust, strategy-informed decision-making, you will directly influence how the City of Edmonton operates and delivers results for its residents
What will you do?
- Lead continued development and implementation of the City's enterprise performance management system to prioritize, measure, report and improve performance on the priorities of Administration, Council and Edmontonians
- Drive the transition to Results-Based Budgeting, ensuring a clear, unbroken line of sight connecting operational services to Council's priorities and strategies
- Design and refine corporate performance infrastructure based on research, industry best practices, and organizational maturity. Establish key system components, including the City's Strategic Outcomes Framework, Performance Measurement Plan, Performance Indicator Profiles, and Service Levels
- Oversee the performance management data lifecycle using centralized business intelligence platforms and ensure data governance, automated data pipelines, and security controls function to maintain a single source of truth across corporate and public-facing dashboards and performance reports
- Apply advanced systems thinking to navigate both complicated operational pathways and complex, open public systems. Tailor strategic and performance solutions to accommodate varying departmental capacities while maintaining corporate standards
- Synthesize complex performance data into structured, analytical narratives, reports and presentations for the executive leaders, Council and public platforms
- Develop standards and resources on developing performance measures and service levels
- Create and deliver training materials, workshops, and seminars to help all city employees use these tools effectively
- Build and maintain partnerships with department leaders and strategy sections to ensure they are equipped to use and champion the developed resources and processes
- Other related responsibilities
- University Degree in a related field such as Planning, Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science or other related studies
- Minimum (7) seven years of progressively responsible, professional experience in the strategy, performance, policy, planning, or public service sectors
Assets:
- PuMP Academy or similar performance-related certification
- An MBA or other Masters Degree in a related field would be considered an asset
- Change management; or other leadership training would be an asset
Skills required for success:
- Extensive knowledge of performance management practices and tools
- Extensive knowledge of strategic management approaches, best practices and applications
- Demonstrated leadership and team building skills
- Critical thinking skills and an ability to challenge existing processes
- Ability to analyze complex technical information and make timely decisions
- Proven planning and organizational skills to manage program/project delivery
- Demonstrated expertise in facilitation of groups with competing interests and priorities
- Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills with experience in solving complex and sensitive issues
- Thorough understanding of strategic planning, municipal governance and governing, and executive decision-making
- Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to interact well with a diverse group of executives, colleagues, staff and citizens
- Strong written communication and presentation skills, including report writing
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to develop strong relationships and work in a collaborative, integrated manner
Work Environment:
- Note: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52. The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
- Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
- Applicants may be tested
The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits
Up to 1 temporary full-time positions up to 11 months with a possibility of extension for another 7 months in accordance with Article 18.02 of the Collective Agreement
Hours of Work: 33.75 hours per week
Salary Range: Salary Range: $54.155 - $69.110 (Hourly)
Recruitment Consultant: KE/SB
Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.
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Classification Title: Strategic Planning Analyst IIIPosting Date: Nov 02, 2026
Closing Date: Nov 16, 2026 11:59:00 PM (ABT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Temporary Full-time
Union: CSU 52
Department: Financial Services
Work Location(s): Century Place, 12th Floor, 9803 - 102A Avenue Edmonton T5J 3A3
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