Manager, System Applications

Catholic School Centre

Information Technology

– 5 Avenue SW, Calgary

Overall Accountability

The Manager, Systems Applications is a critical leadership position responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of Calgary Catholic’s enterprise applications. In this role, you will take a lead position in developing and implementing the district’s plan for technology and education, overseeing the strategic planning, development, and maintenance of system solutions that drive organizational efficiency. Reporting directly to the Director, Information Technology, you are more than a technical manager; you are a builder of teams, a steward of the department’s financial resources, and a key contributor to the long-term success of our educational and operational systems.

Specific Accountabilities

• Strategic Leadership : Partners with stakeholders to design and execute technology roadmaps that improve district services and align technical initiatives with organizational goals for maximum ROI.
• Team Excellence & Scaling : Leads, mentors, and evaluates a 18-member team of developers and analysts; proactively identifies skill gaps and implements professional development to keep pace with emerging technologies.
• Application Lifecycle Management : Oversees the end-to-end acquisition, development, and maintenance of system applications to enhance Calgary Catholic’s operational efficiency.
• Resource & Performance Management : Directs resource allocation across departmental tasks while setting clear objectives and performance standards for all staff.
• Technical Advisory : Serves as a subject matter expert on industry trends, providing technical guidance to internal clients on business-critical initiatives.

Qualifications

The Calgary Catholic School District is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and considers catholicity, equity, diversity, and inclusivity to be foundational to its institutional success.

The Calgary Catholic School District seeks to foster a workplace that reflects the full breadth of the communities it serves.

If selected as the successful candidate for this position, please be aware that  you will be required, as a condition of employment, to submit to the District  a police information check (PIC)  prior to your start date  . The check must  be issued at the time of the job offer or  within the  past  six months.  Please note, the cost of the police information check will be the responsibility of the candidate. NOTE : Applicants who live in Calgary can apply for Police Information Check  (PIC)  electronically by visiting the following CPS website :