Airport Technology and Innovation Manager
We offer progressive employment practices and a great work environment. This is an exempt position that offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
Posting Information:
- Posting Number: CK53397P
- Position Title: Airport Technology and Innovation Manager
- No. of Staff Required: 1
- Position Type: FT
- Position Groups: Management and Exempt
- Division: Airport (DV105)
- Department: Airport Operations Management (DP109)
- Branch: Airport Operations Management (BR109)
Purpose of your Position: The Airport Technology and Innovation Manager is responsible for overall development and implementation of the Airport technology and innovation strategies including the ongoing management, operation, maintenance, restoration, replacement and renewal of all technology equipment, systems, and related processes. The incumbent designs and implements a strategic vision of an Airport of the Future, including how technology and innovation will transform the business in the areas of passenger self-service, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, digital transformation, operational efficiencies, and related fields.
Key Responsibilities:
- Management of airport specific systems and specialized technologies:
- Leads the development, implementation, monitoring, and improvement of the Airport facility in the areas of information and operational technology (OT) frameworks including policies, procedures, standards and related performance, risk, and security management.
- Develops, implements, and maintains life cycle inventory strategies and plans for all technology hardware, software, licensing, and preventative maintenance of Airport specific systems.
- Ensures the common use terminal equipment and related common use passenger processing systems are reliable and available, enhancing the passenger experience by maintaining critical operation and readiness for airline use.
- Negotiates and oversees relationships and contractual support agreements with external third-party providers with a focus on delivery of service in alignment with formalized service level agreements (SLAs).
- Airport innovation strategy:
- Drives the development, implementation and ongoing support of the organization’s innovation strategy.
- Executes collaboratively and cross functionally with industry stakeholders to identify opportunities for innovation that will enhance the passenger journey.
- Leads ongoing research of emerging digital and business trends.
- Identifies and develops new collaboration pilot program opportunities with Airport stakeholders and industry regulators.
- Provides strategic direction in support of current and future operations:
- Analyzes the existing infrastructure capacity to meet the present and future demands of the Airport.
- Collaborates and provides strategic and technical direction on the implementation of capital infrastructure programs.
- Advises on industry, regulatory, and legislative compliance in support of privacy and cyber security.
- Develops, monitors and maintains Airport technology capital and operating budget.
- Cyber Security and Disaster Recovery:
- Leads the development and enforcement of the Airport’s cyber security measures.
- Develops, implements, and provides continuous testing and assessments associated with cyber security.
- Develops, implements, tests, and maintains the Cyber Disaster Recovery Plan.
- Reviews capital programming initiatives and construction plans for cyber security recommendations.
- Communication and Consultation:
- Develops briefing notes and reports for presentation to senior management.
- Represents the Airport by providing leadership and technical expertise at various meetings.
- Manage Budget:
- Operating budget: Responsibility: up to 1.5M Primary
- Capital budget: Responsibility: up to 2M Primary
Knowledge and Skills:
- Post secondary degree in computer science or related discipline supplemented with a minimum of eight (8) years of progressively more responsible experience.
- Considerable experience managing complex environments including vendor management and budget management.
- Strong understanding of all Airport systems and dependencies.
- Proven experience as a technology subject matter expert working in major airport projects.
- Project Management Professional certification is an asset.
- Available for after-hours emergency incident management.
- A valid BC Class 5 driver’s license and satisfactory driving record is required.
- Successful candidates will be required to consent to a Canadian Criminal Record Check.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC).
Compensation:
This exempt position offers a salary range of $127,000 – $148,000, employer-paid comprehensive benefits, an earned day off program, competitive paid vacation and one of Canada’s top pension plans.
Application Process:
Please attach copies of your education/membership(s) as "other documents".
Posting Date: 09/04/2024
Closing Date: 09/30/2024
Work Location: KELOWNA INT'L AIRPORT
Documents Needed to Apply:
Required Documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Driver's Abstract
Optional Documents:
- References
- Other Document 1
- Other Document 2
- Other Document 3
- Other Document 4
Supplemental Questions:
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