Manager, Data Modernization

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

Location:

500 Lake Shore Boulevard West, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2V9

When you hire great people, great things can happen. 

PC Financial offers unprecedented value to Canadians through payment products. We're a different kind of bank with a different type of team—we’re collaborative and supportive and have the freedom and responsibility to thrive. Our purpose is to make the everyday simple and better for our customers, and we strive to make every dollar worth more.

Proudly serving over 3 million customers, PC Financial continues to grow by offering payment solutions and services that reward our customers every day. As a subsidiary of Loblaws Company Inc., we share the CORE values of Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence. We are dedicated to helping Canadians Live Life Well. Join us on our journey.

Manager, Data Enablement, Payment Decision Support

The Payment Decision Support team’s mandate is to provide data services such that PC Financial can capitalize on diverse sources of data to improve our understanding of customer behaviors to optimize profitability.  The objective of this role is to drive data modernization to the cloud and provide optimized, easy-to-use and timely data based solutions.  Specifically, the Manager will be responsible for:

What you will do:

• Define data modernization strategy and lead the effort of expediting data migration to the cloud (Google Cloud Platform).
• Manage a team of 1-2 data enablement analysts, coach and guide them on career development.
• Execute on the data enablement roadmap that provides modernized and automated tool suites to enhance efficiency of internal analytical teams.
• While keeping abreast of big data technology trends, identify opportunities to improve and enhance PCF’s Business Intelligence infrastructure and cloud data adoption (tools, data sources, platforms)
• Champion initiatives to advance data capabilities across the organization, assist with developing and implementing enterprise data strategy
• Provide technical and general leadership to ensure the team is meeting SLAs while maintaining vigorous quality standards and controls
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal clients to ensure information solutions are meeting expectations and to manage data request process
• Support department wide regulatory, governance and compliance practices by participating in Data Governance Office and Business Compliance programs.

What you will need:

• University degree in Business/Commerce, Computer Science/Engineering/Analytics
• Technical know-how with: Python, Google Cloud Platform, SQL and relational databases, ETL technologies, SSRS, Tableau, Visual Studio Code, MS Azure, Spark
• Demonstration of expertise in the following domains: data solutions, data tools, big data/cloud data platforms, business intelligence/reporting, data warehouse/data mart, data governance initiatives, data strategy and transformation
• Experience with solution design and data architecture
• Progressive experience in the data and analytics domain, with management experience. Experience working with technology teams is a bonus.
• Strong technical background, past experience with medium to large scale data projects preferably in a financial service/banking setting
• Ability to successfully communicate complex problems verbally, written or via decks/presentations
• Project management know how, leadership and business acumen
• Highly organized and excellent time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work with multiple stakeholders and garner consensus
• Understanding of data science and advance analytics concepts

Come and join a winning team who demonstrates innovation, energy, creativity and vision.  We recognize the importance of a diverse workforce and we therefor encourage applications from Aboriginal Peoples, women, members of a visible minority and persons with a disability.  We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Number of Openings:

1

PC Financial recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing.  Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

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