Senior Software Development Manager – Data Fabric, Datasets & Products

Senior Software Development Manager Data Fabric, Datasets & Products

Client : Telecom

Terms : Permanent Role

Location : Hybrid 3 days in office : must be located within one of the following Canadian cities :

• Ontario : Toronto Mississauga Ottawa
• British Columbia : Vancouver
• Manitoba : Winnipeg
• Nova Scotia : Halifax
• Quebec : Montreal

The Senior Software Development Manager Data Fabric, Datasets & Products, will manage and direct the work for a team of software development architects.

This team collaborates and works closely with cross-functional stakeholders to drive the creation of data products that create value for our customers and our internal Business Units.

These products include multiple facets surrounding the architecture of data systems and products, including data as a service, data lakes and storage, data ingestion, data engineering and data AI and algorithms, which further involves the innovation on how data can help solve customer problems or create frictionless, personalized experiences.

Paramount in the role is maintaining alignment between business objectives and the underlying technical data solutions your team defines to serve the business needs.

Key Responsibilities :

• Build a high-performing team in the design and development of Data Fabric, Datasets, product strategy, and execution plan that aligns with business objectives and supports our organization's needs
• Guide market and customer insights research, technology, and trends to identify customer needs, define opportunities and build business cases
• Develop an internal diagnostic of current data capabilities and formulate a vision for the creation and oversight of a combination of current and new systems and technologies to provide next-gen data
• management product solutions
• Drive a solution roadmap working in collaboration with Delivery teams, Product teams
• Manage stakeholder and executive education and communication
• Identify, negotiate, and secure (build, buy, partner) COTS systems with strategic partners to build and maintain an industry-leading ecosystem
• Cultivate a whole lifecycle approach to evolving our portfolio of capabilities from ideation, development, launch, growth, harvest, and retirement
• Coach, mentor and guide direct reports to develop their capabilities to think strategically and execute plans
• Establish, implement, and monitor work structures and program management practices

Qualifications :

• 10+ years of experience in data-related product management, enterprise architecture design, information technology services, data science, consulting, or related disciplines, with at least four years of directly supporting teams
• Purpose-driven leadership with proven ability to inspire, motivate and support the development of team members to achieve excellence in the goals of our team members, customers, and business.
• A strategic mindset with strong technical, business, and financial acumen; focused on the big picture and strategy while effectively managing diverse, dynamic, competing priorities.
• Deep understanding of IT industry solutions and frameworks and extensive experience in guiding and implementing enterprise architecture practices
• Practical collaboration skills and attention to detail, including the ability to influence and provide thought leadership at all levels of management, cross-functionally and externally, and to represent the company in commercial discussions and negotiations
• Understanding of solution technologies regarding productivity, information technology, cloud services and cloud computing and AI, especially in areas involving data monetization or personalization
• Able to develop integrated solutions and knowledge of how to integrate and optimize multiple end-to-end value chains
• Program management skills the ability to drive the team to shared goals, set and meet timelines
• You bring a variety of methods to management : Agile practice (SAFE or others), Lean Startup, Systems Thinking and Visual management techniques.
• Passion for learning and innovation; solutions-oriented with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Courage and conviction in the face of complex problems and upending current paradigms
• A working knowledge of Telco technology and architecture is an asset.
9 days ago