Sr Manager, Digital Innovation

BC Hydro

Burnaby, CAN

Full Time

Manager

Hybrid

5 days ago

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About the Role

BC Hydro seeks a Senior Manager of Digital Innovation to lead AI strategy and deliver AI-enabled solutions. The role manages a team of 15, establishes AI governance, and drives M365 value realization.

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Responsibilities

Lead the execution and continuous evolution of the digital innovation strategy and roadmap
Identify emerging AI tools and trends that can unlock new business value
Champion a culture of experimentation, rapid prototyping, and continuous improvement
Evaluate and prioritize digital initiatives based on impact, feasibility, and alignment with business goals
Oversee the M365 platform to maximize business value and enable adoption of new capabilities
Ensure platform is secure and aligned with architectural standards
Lead management, professional, and unionized staff to ensure alignment with digital innovation goals
Collaborate with business leaders to understand needs and co create digital solutions
Manage vendor relationships and evaluate external partners, tools, and technologies
Establish KPIs and success metrics for digital initiatives
Track and manage AI costs and realization of expected business benefits
Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements

Requirements

7+ years in technology, digital, or AI leadership roles with experience implementing digital innovation initiatives
Strong knowledge of AI, machine learning, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP), automation, and emerging digital technologies
Experience managing AI solutions as products, including lifecycle management from ideation through sustainment
Understanding of data management, quality, and governance practices to support reliable and responsible AI deployment
Knowledge of ethical AI practices, including fairness, transparency, and responsible use of AI in regulated environments
Ability to anticipate trends, assess business value, make data driven decisions, and balance short term results with long term strategy
Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, prioritize initiatives, and deliver measurable outcomes on time and within budget
Experience managing budgets, forecasting costs, tracking value realization, and making investment recommendations for digital initiatives
Strong collaboration skills with the ability to influence business leaders, technical teams, and external partners
Track record of building high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams; skilled in coaching, mentoring, and fostering innovation
Exceptional ability to explain complex technical concepts in clear, business friendly language
Bachelor's degree in technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

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About the job

This role is accountable for advancing BC Hydro’s AI strategy by delivering AI enabled solutions that drive measurable business value and improved outcomes.
Reporting to the Director of Digital Innovation, Platforms and Analytics, the role leads a team of approximately 15 employees and contractors.
The Senior Manager, Digital Innovation provides both technical and strategic leadership to identify, prioritize, and respond to demand for AI solutions.

Digital Innovation & Strategy

Lead the execution and continuous evolution of the digital innovation strategy and roadmap.
Identify emerging AI tools and trends that can unlock new business value.
Champion a culture of experimentation, rapid prototyping, and continuous improvement.
Evaluate and prioritize digital initiatives based on impact, feasibility, and alignment with business goals.

Platform Leadership

Oversee the M365 platform to maximize business value and enable adoption of new capabilities
Ensure platform is secure and aligned with architectural standards.

Leadership & Collaboration

Lead management, professional, and unionized staff to ensure alignment with digital innovation goals and priorities.
Collaborate with business leaders to understand needs and co create digital solutions.
Manage vendor relationships and evaluate external partners, tools, and technologies.
Communicate progress, insights, and recommendations to the Director of Digital Innovation, Platforms and Analytics and key stakeholders.

Governance & Performance

Establish KPIs and success metrics for digital initiatives
Track and manage AI costs and realization of expected business benefits.
Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements.
Manage budgets, resource planning, and operational processes for the digital innovation portfolio.

Culture and Values

Embody our culture and values.
Encourage a growth mindset and continuous learning.
Champion diversity, equity, and belonging in all interactions.

What you bring

Proven Leadership Experience: 7+ years in technology, digital, or AI leadership roles, with experience implementing digital innovation initiatives.
Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of AI, machine learning, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP), automation, and emerging digital technologies.
AI Product & Lifecycle Management: Experience managing AI solutions as products, including lifecycle management from ideation through sustainment, continuous improvement, and value optimization.
Data & AI Governance: Understanding of data management, quality, and governance practices to support reliable and responsible AI deployment.
Responsible AI Awareness: Knowledge of ethical AI practices, including fairness, transparency, and responsible use of AI in regulated environments.
Strategic & Analytical Skills: Ability to anticipate trends, assess business value, make data driven decisions, and balance short term results with long term strategy.
Execution & Delivery Focus: Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, prioritize initiatives, and deliver measurable outcomes on time and within budget.
Financial Acumen: Experience managing budgets, forecasting costs, tracking value realization, and making investment recommendations for digital initiatives.
Relationship & Stakeholder Management: Strong collaboration skills with the ability to influence business leaders, technical teams, and external partners.
People Leadership & Team Development: Track record of building high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams. Skilled in coaching, mentoring, and fostering innovation.
Communication & Presence: Exceptional ability to explain complex technical concepts in clear, business friendly language.
Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree (Master’s or MBA) is considered an asset.

What we offer

A comprehensive benefits package
A minimum of 15 paid vacation days
A lifetime pension
Flexible work model, depending on your role type
Training and development courses

Work model

This position is working under a Hybrid model with a minimum of 3 office days per week.

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