About the role
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
POSITION SUMMARY: Our client is searching for a Manager of AI Development & Data. This role is responsible for designing and delivering scalable, technology-driven solutions while overseeing governance and execution across a portfolio of initiatives. The position ensures alignment between business objectives and modern technology capabilities, with a strong focus on Microsoft platforms, automation, and data-driven decision-making.
ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead and develop a high-performing technical team including developers, engineers, and project professionals
- Define and execute application, data, and AI strategy leveraging Microsoft technologies and aligned to business priorities
- Partner with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and architectures
- Oversee end-to-end solution design including system architecture, integrations, APIs, and enterprise platform delivery
- Provide hands-on leadership in application development including custom solutions, integrations, and enterprise systems
- Establish and enforce development standards, secure coding practices, and DevOps pipelines (CI/CD, automated testing)
- Drive adoption of modern engineering practices such as cloud-native development, microservices, and containerization
- Evaluate emerging technologies including AI/ML, automation tools, and enterprise data platforms
- Lead build vs. buy decision-making to optimize enterprise technology investments
- Establish and lead a Project Management Office (PMO) including governance frameworks, standards, tools, and reporting
- Manage project portfolio lifecycle including intake, prioritization, resource allocation, and strategic alignment
- Ensure successful execution of projects using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methodologies
- Provide executive-level reporting on portfolio performance, risks, and value realization
- Lead enterprise data initiatives including data modeling, reporting, business intelligence, and analytics
- Define and execute AI strategy including use case prioritization, model delivery, governance, and measurement of outcomes
- Act as a trusted advisor, driving adoption of enterprise solutions and digital best practices
- Ensure documentation, continuous improvement, and operational sustainability of systems and processes
ROLE REQUIREMENTS (Technical Emphasis):
- Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams across development, data, and delivery
- Advanced expertise in software engineering, application architecture, and enterprise system design
- Strong hands-on experience with modern development technologies (e.g., .NET, JavaScript/TypeScript, APIs, backend services)
- Deep expertise in the Microsoft technology ecosystem including Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI), SharePoint, and Azure services
- Strong experience with Microsoft cloud architecture including Azure services, identity and access management, and integrations
- Experience designing and delivering solutions using Microsoft 365 and Power Platform technologies
- Expertise in DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, version control, and release management
- Strong experience with data platforms including data modeling, ETL processes, and enterprise analytics solutions
- Advanced capability in business intelligence and reporting tools including dashboard development and data visualization
- Proven experience implementing AI/ML solutions including model lifecycle, deployment, and governance
- Strong knowledge of enterprise integration including APIs, middleware, and system interoperability
- Experience implementing application security and data protection best practices
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Strong communication skills with ability to influence both technical and business stakeholders
- Strategic mindset with focus on scalability, innovation, and continuous improvement REQUIRED ROLE EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:
- Post-secondary education in computer science, engineering, information systems, or related field, or equivalent experience
- Typically 10+ years of experience in software development, enterprise applications, or technology delivery
- Minimum 3+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams
- Relevant certifications in Microsoft technologies, cloud platforms, or project delivery considered an asset
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About Robert Half
Robert Half, the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connects opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for roles in finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support. Named to Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies and 100 Best Companies to Work For® lists and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity, Robert Half is the parent company of Protiviti®. Robert Half is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: RHI) and is a member of the S&P 500 index.
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About the role
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
POSITION SUMMARY: Our client is searching for a Manager of AI Development & Data. This role is responsible for designing and delivering scalable, technology-driven solutions while overseeing governance and execution across a portfolio of initiatives. The position ensures alignment between business objectives and modern technology capabilities, with a strong focus on Microsoft platforms, automation, and data-driven decision-making.
ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead and develop a high-performing technical team including developers, engineers, and project professionals
- Define and execute application, data, and AI strategy leveraging Microsoft technologies and aligned to business priorities
- Partner with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and architectures
- Oversee end-to-end solution design including system architecture, integrations, APIs, and enterprise platform delivery
- Provide hands-on leadership in application development including custom solutions, integrations, and enterprise systems
- Establish and enforce development standards, secure coding practices, and DevOps pipelines (CI/CD, automated testing)
- Drive adoption of modern engineering practices such as cloud-native development, microservices, and containerization
- Evaluate emerging technologies including AI/ML, automation tools, and enterprise data platforms
- Lead build vs. buy decision-making to optimize enterprise technology investments
- Establish and lead a Project Management Office (PMO) including governance frameworks, standards, tools, and reporting
- Manage project portfolio lifecycle including intake, prioritization, resource allocation, and strategic alignment
- Ensure successful execution of projects using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methodologies
- Provide executive-level reporting on portfolio performance, risks, and value realization
- Lead enterprise data initiatives including data modeling, reporting, business intelligence, and analytics
- Define and execute AI strategy including use case prioritization, model delivery, governance, and measurement of outcomes
- Act as a trusted advisor, driving adoption of enterprise solutions and digital best practices
- Ensure documentation, continuous improvement, and operational sustainability of systems and processes
ROLE REQUIREMENTS (Technical Emphasis):
- Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams across development, data, and delivery
- Advanced expertise in software engineering, application architecture, and enterprise system design
- Strong hands-on experience with modern development technologies (e.g., .NET, JavaScript/TypeScript, APIs, backend services)
- Deep expertise in the Microsoft technology ecosystem including Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI), SharePoint, and Azure services
- Strong experience with Microsoft cloud architecture including Azure services, identity and access management, and integrations
- Experience designing and delivering solutions using Microsoft 365 and Power Platform technologies
- Expertise in DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, version control, and release management
- Strong experience with data platforms including data modeling, ETL processes, and enterprise analytics solutions
- Advanced capability in business intelligence and reporting tools including dashboard development and data visualization
- Proven experience implementing AI/ML solutions including model lifecycle, deployment, and governance
- Strong knowledge of enterprise integration including APIs, middleware, and system interoperability
- Experience implementing application security and data protection best practices
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Strong communication skills with ability to influence both technical and business stakeholders
- Strategic mindset with focus on scalability, innovation, and continuous improvement REQUIRED ROLE EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:
- Post-secondary education in computer science, engineering, information systems, or related field, or equivalent experience
- Typically 10+ years of experience in software development, enterprise applications, or technology delivery
- Minimum 3+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams
- Relevant certifications in Microsoft technologies, cloud platforms, or project delivery considered an asset
Not the right fit? Search for Manager, AI Development and Data jobs in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
About Robert Half
Robert Half, the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connects opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for roles in finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support. Named to Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies and 100 Best Companies to Work For® lists and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity, Robert Half is the parent company of Protiviti®. Robert Half is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: RHI) and is a member of the S&P 500 index.