Business Development Manager-Innovation & Growth

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At SaskTel, big ideas come to life. We're a team of curious thinkers, bold innovators, and problem-solvers who make technology work better for people, businesses, and communities across Saskatchewan. Bring your energy, share your ideas, and help us shape what's next. Business Development Manager-Innovation & Growth . Location: Regina or Saskatoon, SK Number of Positions: 1 Salary: $107,052 - $142,738 (based on education and experience) Type of Position: Permanent Full Time Closing Date: 11/06/2026 . GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY Initiates third-party relationships throu…

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At SaskTel, big ideas come to life. We're a team of curious thinkers, bold innovators, and problem-solvers who make technology work better for people, businesses, and communities across Saskatchewan. Bring your energy, share your ideas, and help us shape what's next. Business Development Manager-Innovation & Growth . Location: Regina or Saskatoon, SK Number of Positions: 1 Salary: $107,052 - $142,738 (based on education and experience) Type of Position: Permanent Full Time Closing Date: 11/06/2026 . GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY Initiates third-party relationships through partnerships, joint ventures, or equity investments related to Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT). Supports SaskTel’s current and future success by providing leadership for partnerships and business development opportunities related to diversification, growth, and cost management. Accountable for identifying and directing corporate opportunity assessments, recommending whether to proceed with further analysis or discontinue evaluation, negotiating with executive and senior leaders of prospective partners, securing required approvals, implementing approved initiatives, and providing ongoing management and support as required. SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES 1. Accountable for developing diversification initiatives identified through personal initiative or by the Innovation and Growth team as strategically important to SaskTel. Leads cross-functional teams from initial opportunity scoping through detailed due diligence, including business structure development, legal agreement negotiations, business case development, economic analysis, and required approvals from SaskTel’s Executive and Board of Directors, CIC and/or Cabinet. Provides analysis and final recommendations on whether to proceed with or discontinue an initiative, significantly influencing the final outcome. 2. Accountable for implementation activities including defining and managing the process for commercially launching an initiative and determining service implementation plans. Responsible for recommending market exits or investment divestitures as required. 3. Establishes, coordinates, and leads cross-functional teams to complete due diligence for key initiatives. Assessment activities typically include analyzing industry opportunities, business models, marketing strategies, technology options, and third-party involvement, and recommending an approach to SaskTel’s leadership team. Also leads third-party business relationship negotiations and recommendations. 4. Supports corporate direction by proactively identifying strategic issues that affect SaskTel’s success and developing recommendations for senior leadership in response to opportunities and threats. This includes external business opportunities, as well as initiatives focused on cost reduction, efficiency, and effectiveness. 5. Coordinates corporate initiative activities to reduce duplication and provide development direction that benefits all SaskTel business units. 6. Identifies, evaluates, and develops external investments, alliances, and partnerships that strengthen SaskTel’s competitive position. Leads strategic planning with potential customers and suppliers to develop mutually beneficial business models, negotiate agreements and contracts, and manage customer relationships. 7. Manages ongoing portfolio development by forecasting industry trends, defining marketing strategies, selecting sales channels, and identifying target markets. Maintains an aggressive, competitive, customer-focused portfolio by monitoring and analyzing current market and competitive information. 8. Leads communication of strategies, market-entry business plans, and planned initiatives through internal and external presentations. 9. Responsible for on-going development, performance management, and portfolio management decisions/recommendations of all partnerships, joint ventures, and equity investments. QUALIFICATIONS 1. Bachelor’s degree in administration/commerce, engineering, or computer science with related business experience. A combination of education and experience will be considered. 2. Demonstrated entrepreneurial aptitude. 3. Strong technical background with proven ability to manage multiple projects/opportunities concurrently. 4. Demonstrated contract negotiation experience. 5. Proven ability to identify and pursue business opportunities using a creative and innovative approach. 6. Demonstrated ability in partnership management including developing key performance indicators (KPIs) and joint business and execution plans. 7. Extensive travel is required for the role. What makes SaskTel special is our people, and the fun, connected culture we create together. Our highly engaged employees bring diverse perspectives, collaborate across teams, and turn fresh thinking into meaningful results. Experienced leaders are there to listen, coach, and champion your growth, giving you opportunities to take on new challenges, build your skills, and move your career forward. Here, you can be yourself, feel supported, and do work you're proud of alongside people who celebrate ideas, achievements, and each other. CULTURE AND VALUES Upholds foundational values of honesty, integrity and respect. Consistently demonstrates our culture: Think Big (Innovation and Courage), Make a Difference (Commitment and Community), Focus on Experiences (Simplicity and Agility), and working as OneSaskTel Team. This is an on-site position located at the location(s) above. The successful candidate must be located within the province of Saskatchewan. Out of province/country candidates must be willing to relocate. Flexible work opportunities, in province, may be available. SaskTel may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help review and assess applications. All hiring decisions are made by qualified members of our recruitment team. At SaskTel, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve. We strive to create an environment where all employees feel empowered to contribute their unique perspectives, driving innovation and creativity, while advancing our efforts as Saskatchewan's leading Information and Communications Technology provider. As one of Saskatchewan's Top Employers, we offer rewarding work, competitive salaries, comprehensive health and dental plans, pension plans, flexible work arrangements, paid time off, training & more! For more information on our benefits please click here: SaskTel's Benefits . We value diversity as a key aspect of our culture. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates to participate fully in the recruitment process. If you need any accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact us confidentially at talent.acquisition@sasktel.com.

Listed skills

• Recruitment · Preferred
• analysis · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Teams · Preferred
• Energy · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Flexible · Preferred
• Customer · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred

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