Manager, Security Identity & Projects

Job description:

The Manager is accountable to provide leadership and direction to results driven team(s) or function(s). As a member of SaskPower’s management team, this position is responsible to maximize the development, performance and engagement of staff, including directing work and providing regular performance feedback to ensure alignment with both departmental and corporate goals and objectives.

The Manager, Security Identity & Projects is responsible for the operations, administration, and financial management of the unit, under the Enterprise Security department. The Manager is ultimately responsible for all employees and contractors under the role’s supervision.  This includes Identity and Access Management as well as Security and Project and Program Management.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

- Participate in the development, implementation and management of departmental and corporate policies and programs, including the implementation and administration of financial and administrative controls

- Assist assigned staff with career planning, ensuring effective and appropriate succession planning

- Conduct and participate in planning sessions with senior management and assigned staff in order to align work objectives with departmental and corporate strategies

- Promote a proud and productive environment for all employees by fostering engagement and establishing and modelling corporate core values

- Proactively anticipate, resolve and prevent issues utilizing innovative and practical solutions

- Assist in the development and delivery of presentations to SaskPower’s Executive, Board of Directors and/or other Government committees regarding policies, programs and/or budgets

- Manage resources effectively by identifying efficiencies and best practices for the area of responsibility; focusing on industry best practices and continuous improvement

- Lead Identity and access management efforts and security strategy maintenance

- Project and program management development and on-going management

- Other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

- Degree in Business, Computer Science, or other related equivalent AND/OR;

- Related professional designation(s) and/or certification(s) AND/OR;

- Seven (7) years of related IT security administration or information security experience, or equivalent

- Strong team leader and member with the ability to select and develop staff and influence the performance of others

- Ability to impact and influence employee engagement and development, while focusing on teamwork and holding people accountable

- Results oriented thinker, with the ability to influence and manage complex and confidential issues with sensitivity and professionalism

- Ability to foster a culture focused on safety, innovation and teamwork

- Demonstrated skill in SaskPower’s competencies

- Must have a continuing record of professional development

A suitable combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered