IT Project Manager 2 - Data & Analytics Lead

IT Project Manager 2 – Data & Analytics Lead

BC Hydro – Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/week)

No. of positions: 1

About the job: At BC Hydro, we’re transforming how analytics powers our business, our customers, and our communities. As our Data and Analytics Lead, you’ll be at the heart of this journey—driving innovation, building agile teams, and unlocking the true potential of our data. This is your chance to make a real impact, working with cutting‑edge platforms like Microsoft Fabric and SAP BDC, and collaborating with passionate experts across the enterprise. If you thrive in dynamic environments and love turning complex challenges into business breakthroughs, we want to meet you!

What you’ll do

• Lead with Vision: Own the delivery and evolution of analytics solutions that touch every corner of our business—from smart metering to customer service and beyond.
• Build the Future: Champion our shift to modern platforms, streamline architecture, and lay the groundwork for AI and machine learning.
• Empower Teams: Form and guide agile, product‑oriented PODs—cross‑functional teams that move fast and deliver real value.
• Drive Change: Collaborate with business and IT leaders to set priorities, solve problems, and maximize technology investments.
• Coach & Inspire: Mentor analytics practitioners, foster experimentation, and build a culture of continuous improvement.
• Partner for Success: Forge strong relationships with vendors, partners, and internal teams to accelerate outcomes.
• Champion Governance: Implement frameworks that ensure data is trusted, accessible, and ready for action.

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, business, engineering or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to engage diverse stakeholder groups and lead cross‑functional agile teams.
• Proven strategic leadership in Data and Analytics with 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience; utility sector experience preferred.
• Proven expertise in data discovery, modelling, AI, including data science workflows, analytics tools, and solution architecture.
• Strong knowledge of data sourcing, preparation, quality, and governance.
• Familiarity with ethical, privacy, and regulatory considerations in analytics deployment.
• Solid foundation in IT systems and enterprise architecture.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver complex analytics solutions.
• Self‑starter with high results orientation and the ability to quickly make decisions.
• Strong knowledge of modern analytics platforms (Microsoft Fabric and SAP BDC is preferred).

What we offer

• A minimum of 15 paid vacation days
• Flexible work model, depending on your role type
• Training and development courses
• For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.

What else you should know

• This role reports to the Technology Group and supports BC Hydro’s enterprise architecture strategy.
• The Enterprise Analytics team employs a hybrid DevOps operating model that supports both full‑service and self‑service delivery, ensuring flexibility to meet the diverse needs of all business units.
• Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete an online leadership assessment as part of the interview process.

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How to apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications online at https://app.bchydro.com/careers/current_opp.html or click ‘Apply’.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Information Technology, Project Management, and Analyst

Industries: Utilities

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