Technical Manager

“If you have a track record of leading high-performing technical teams in a startup or tech environment, we’re looking for a leader who thrives on technical coaching, championing team growth, and building top-tier AI and ML learning content. Join us in shaping the next generation of technical AI training.”

• Adam Danyleyko | Product Owner, Training

Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) is one of Canada’s three main institutes for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, our world-renowned researchers drive fundamental and applied research at the University of Alberta (and other academic institutions), training some of the world’s top scientific talent. Our cross-functional teams work collaboratively with Alberta-based businesses and organizations to build AI capacity and translate scientific advancement into industry adoption and economic impact.

The Technical Manager is a force multiplier for Amii’s mission, driving technical excellence and rigor within the Training Team. This role strategically leverages deep expertise in applied AI, technical quality assurance, and people leadership to build and empower a high-performing team of ML Educators. By rigorously validating content and standardizing technical best practices, the Technical Manager ensures that educational programs are cutting-edge, accurate, and impactful for learners across industry, post-secondary institutions, and the broader ecosystem.

This work directly advances the AI literacy journey of our audience, enabling them to confidently and responsibly deploy ethical solutions aligned with the mission of ‘AI for good and for all.’ Reporting to the Product Owner, Training, the Technical Manager serves as a key subject‑matter leader within the Training Team, responsible for the technical and people‑management functions essential to Amii’s AI literacy mission.

This role provides support through deep subject‑matter expertise, robust people management, and the oversight of technical resource allocation and project execution. The Technical Manager is ultimately accountable for ensuring the technical accuracy of all ML training content, accuracy of the portfolio assets remains current, high-quality, and is delivered effectively. This position is vital for scaling the technical capability of the ML Educator team and ensuring the reliability of Amii’s world-class training programs.

The position focuses on achieving excellence in three main accountabilities:

• Establishes and leads an internal technical Community of Practice (CoP) for ML Educators to share knowledge, discuss complex technical challenges, and standardize best practices across all content
• Provides regular, structured technical mentorship and coaching for the team of ML Educators, focusing on advanced ML concepts, instructional best practices, and technical teaching methodologies
• Identifies, recommends, and approves relevant technical training, certifications, and conferences to proactively ensure the team’s skills drive cutting-edge thought and are aligned with Amii’s strategic focus
• Fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment within the ML Educator team, promoting knowledge sharing, peer learning, and continuous technical skill development
• Reviews and validates all incoming technical training requests to accurately define the necessary scope, technical resource requirements, and realistic delivery timelines in alignment with established best practices for content development
• Determines and assigns ML Educators to projects based on their specific technical expertise, current workload, and professional development objectives
• Oversees and tracks project progress against defined…