Senior Manager, Data And Analytics

Reporting to the AVP & Chief Technology Officer, the Sr Manager, Data and Analytics is responsible for delivering transformative data, analytics and AI solutions supporting the priorities and longer-term strategies of the company.

NAV CANADA is in an era of technology enabled transformation. NAV CANADA's Data, Analytics and AI Strategy will improve our ability to respond to a rapidly changing and complex environment, through better data-driven analytics, decision support and data management. It will guide the development and sustainment of the technology environment and governance required to support our culture and empower our people in the achievement of our strategic direction and the management of daily operations.

This position will be responsible for establishing the plans and delivering the initiatives to successfully transition NAV CANADA through these changes.

What NAV CANADA offers you:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Diverse and inclusive workforce
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Competitive compensation and flexible benefits
• Challenging, team-oriented work environment

In this role you will:

• Have responsibility for creating and maintaining NAV CANADA’s Data, Analytics & AI Technology Vision, Strategies and Roadmaps, aligned with NAV CANADA’s Data, Analytics & AI Strategy and Operating Model.
• Research and interpret industry and technology trends that could impact the Data, Analytics and AI Vision, Strategies and Roadmaps.
• Provide leadership and accountability to successfully implement initiatives that drive business value.
• Drive technology business decisions for all investments required to fulfill the Solution Roadmaps including vendor and solution selection for software, hardware, and implementation.
• Have responsibility over the life of the solutions from initial development, through deployment and adoption, ongoing support and ultimately to end of service.

What you bring:

• Undergraduate degree in a technology related discipline or equivalent work experience
• Excellent technology management skills and system-thinking skills; including the drive to continuously educate themselves to keep up with emerging trends.
• Strong familiarity with the principles of Technology product delivery
• Experience managing managers is desirable
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in Technology, Air Traffic Management, or other relevant business
• 3-5 years of experience managing high-performing teams and projects in a Technology-enabled environment, with demonstrated experience leading through change
• Master of Business Administration or advanced Technology degree is an asset
• Significant experience with advanced technologies in the areas of Data, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence

How others describe you:

• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative and positive working relationships with business partners and employees at all levels
• Ability to inspire and influence others to achieve applicable goals
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, time-management, problem-solving, business acumen, proactive decision making and analytical skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised without fear of failure and ability to balance multiple tasks in accordance with changing deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytic and decision-making skills, with a proven ability to provide well thought out recommendations
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
• Strong negotiation skills applied both internally and externally with third parties
• Ability to be a strong team player, fully participate and prioritize team deliverables and demonstrated collaborative skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills to coach, build talent, and oversee a team of managers responsible to deliver technology solutions.

Working Conditions:

• Occasional Travel required, domestic and international
• This position may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement

The successful candidate must meet the security requirement of the position and be legally able to work in Canada.

At NAV CANADA, safety is our priority. We require pre-employment drug screening for all candidates offered positions designated as safety sensitive in accordance with NAV CANADA’s Drug and Alcohol policy.

NAV CANADA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. If you do not believe that you match every job requirement listed on this job posting, we still encourage you to apply. NAV CANADA encourages a culture of learning and growth, and recognizes that although some technical skills are mandatory, many others can be taught.

Our Company strives to create an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If you require accommodations during this competition process, please ensure that you inform the interview coordinator or hiring manager of any accommodation measures you may require. NAV CANADA will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.