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Program Manager - Sales Technology

Program Manager - Sales Technology

WestJetCalgary, AB
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$150,000.00 yearly
Job description

Employment Type : Full-time Regular

City : Calgary, AB (YYC)

Posting Open Date : 10 / 03 / 2023

Posting Close Date : 10 / 17 / 2023 (Please note the posting will close at 11 : 59pm MST )

Why WestJet :

Every WestJet journey has the potential to enrich lives; a career with us is no exception.

WestJet arrived on the Canadian airline scene in 1996 and changed the industry for the better. We made air travel more affordable for Canadians and now we're going global.

Join us and love where you're going.

Remote Work :

This position is eligible for remote work, within Canada, under our mobile workforce program.

The Program Manager - Sales Technology will be supporting the vision and development of WestJet's B2B partnerships through solution driven technology, data, and applications. This role is integral to our data transformation journey. This position will act as a champion for WestJet's Sales team, supporting the design, development, and execution of the sales technology roadmap in partnership with internal and external stakeholders. As the successful candidate, you'll harness a mix of project management skills, a passion for problem solving, and approaching data from an end-user perspective as the go-to on the Sales team for technology projects. You will be responsible for creating insights into business problems to meet and exceed the company goals. This Program Manager will be empowered to apply independent thinking with a solution-driven mindset while working collaboratively with others.

Key deliverables include :

  • Develop and execute on the sales technology roadmap, acting as a SME by ensuring internal stakeholders have the tools and information necessary to support decision making
  • Represent the Sales team as a project lead on technology projects, ensuring timely and effective communications throughout the process
  • Manage financial risk through the creation of defined processes, and documentation to ensure that accuracy and timeliness of partner incentive payments
  • Develop automated systems to integrate a wide range of data sources for creative insights into business problems and to align performance with the company's strategic goals
  • Develop and implement systems and technology to produce decision support tools that enable leaders and system practitioners to take strategic action in a dynamic competitive environment
  • Represent the business unit on large cross-business unit projects, proactively identifying potential risks or issues to the business and several plausible solutions to each risk / issue
  • Develop innovative solutions, incorporating data science in business processes and solutions.

Experience and qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience working with enterprise data
  • Excellent communication, presentation skills and a unique ability to bridge the gap between executive technical, and front-line audiences
  • Highly motivated, organized with the ability to work autonomously and within a team
  • Solid understanding of the underlying theory and principles of data science and artificial intelligence would be an asset
  • Understanding of database management systems, data warehousing, online analytical processing (OLAP) and ETL (Extract, transform, load) framework
  • Proficiency or working knowledge of SQL, R, Python, Shiny, VBA, or Snowflake
  • Highly self-motivated and willing to proactively take on leadership roles within projects
  • Airline experience would be considered a strong asset

    • The benefits of being a WestJetter :

    WestJet provides all WestJetters with a competitive total rewards package. On top of that, we offer :

  • A fun and friendly culture with colleagues who work together to win
  • Travel privileges for you and your family, effective from your start date
  • Savings and Benefit programs that are flexible to meet your specific needs

    • Think we are a fit? Apply now!

    About WestJet Group of Companies

    Together with WestJet's regional airline, WestJet Encore, we offer scheduled service to more than 100 destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe and to more than 175 destinations in over 20 countries through our airline partnerships.

    Our Safety Promise

    At WestJet, the safety and security of our people and our guests is a core value and at the heart of what we do. As safety and security is a shared responsibility, it is expected that you will use safe work practices to ensure your well-being and the safety of others.

    WestJet recognizes that the use of Alcohol and Drugs can adversely impact a safe work environment and the well-being of others including guests, suppliers and the public, as well as place WestJet's operations at risk. All roles that are identified as safety sensitive are required to pass a Pre-Employment Alcohol and Drug Test as per WestJet's Alcohol and Drug Policy.

    Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

    We embrace what makes us each unique, and what makes us uniquely WestJet. WestJet is committed to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility and if you require accommodation during the selection process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest in WestJet; however, only those candidates who are selected will be contacted.

    For more information about everything WestJet, please visit WestJet.com.

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