Director, Information Management - Edmonton, Canada - AutoCanada Inc.

AutoCanada Inc.

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Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Director, Information Management

Location:
Edmonton, Alberta

Why you will love this job:
We have an enthusiastic and highly effective team with no end of challenging and interesting work.

Our company is a recognized national leader in business innovation and has been featured in the top 30 best performing companies on the TSX.

The company and our team are growth and innovation focused, and the expansionary mindset holds considerable potential for the right person.

Who we are looking for:

What you will do:

Lead and inspire a highperforming IM team of over 20 people, building on and enhancing the culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Maintain strong communication with stakeholders, ensuring alignment and clear understanding of data initiatives and impacts.
Drive the operationalization of analytics, integrating models and algorithms into business processes for maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
Oversee data product development and global corporate reporting initiatives.
Execute on and optimize the enterprise information architecture.
Collaborate with various departments to align data services with business goals and quarterly objectives through a value stream approach.
Supervise the Data Engineering Centre of Excellence, ensuring use of DevOps and product management principles to improve data services functionality and impact.
Champion data democratization initiatives across the organization to improve data literacy and utilization.
Lead the organization's AI readiness and implementation, optimizing operations and preparing systems and teams for AI adoption.
Monitor budget performance, track expenses, and identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements.
Support relationships with technology vendors and service providers and monitor service delivery to optimize value and ensure quality.

What you bring to the table**:

Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Business Administration or related fields. A combination of experience and education will be considered.
Minimum 10 years of experience in data management, data engineering, business intelligence and/or digital transformation, preferably in the automotive or retail sectors.
Proven leadership skills with a history of leading highperformance and innovative teams accumulated through at least 10 years of lead/management experience.
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to translate complex concepts into actionable strategies and plans.
Demonstrated experience in global corporate reporting and operationalizing analytics.
Exceptional communication skills, adept at aligning diverse workstreams with business objectives.
Experience in data pipelines, data engineering, and data management principles.
Demonstrated understanding of information architecture principles.
Experience with product management methodologies, particularly SAFe, and familiarity with DevOps practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

Industry experience in automotive retail or a related field.
Relevant certifications in data management, product management, or AI technologies.

What We Offer:

The opportunity to manage and shape an industryleading data team.
Competitive compensation package, including benefits.
Dynamic and inclusive workplace culture.
Opportunities for professional growth and impact in a leading automotive retail company.
A key role in driving digital and datadriven transformation in the automotive retail sector

Who we are:

AutoCanada is a publicly traded multi-location automotive dealership group operating in both Canada and the United States and headquartered in Edmonton.

The multi-location dealership model enables AutoCanada to serve a diversified geographic customer base providing a range of services to customers including new and used vehicle sales, financing, leasing, automotive service and repair, collision repair, and parts sales.

Founded in 2006, AutoCanada has expanded significantly and continues to grow.

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To apply, please _submit_ your resume and cover letter on the Careers _portion_ of our website._