Manager, Data Strategy & Activation

Reporting to the AVP, Data Capability & Activation, the Manager, Data Strategy & Activation will help shape and execute the enterprise data strategy by aligning business priorities with data investments, leading intake and prioritization processes, and maintaining the enterprise data roadmap.What you'll do
Drive Data Strategy Execution - Partner with business and technology leaders to develop and maintain the enterprise data roadmap. Develop executive-level recommendations on priorities, sequencing, dependencies, and investment decisions. Translate business objectives into data capabilities, technology requirements, and actionable initiatives. Own Intake & Prioritization - Lead the intake, assessment, and prioritization of enterprise data and analytics requests. Facilitate stakeholder workshops to gather requirements and define desired business outcomes. Bridge Business and Technology - Act as the key liaison between business stakeholders and data, architecture, engineering, governance, and analytics teams. Roadmap & Portfolio Management - Build visibility into roadmap priorities, dependencies, risks, and milestones, supporting governance and executive reporting. Thought Leadership - Provide strategic recommendations that improve data activation, accessibility, trust, and business value.What you bring
4+ years of experience in consulting, data strategy, data transformation, enterprise architecture, analytics, product management, or a related field.Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related discipline.Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving both business and technology stakeholders.Experience building roadmaps, conducting business analysis, and managing enterprise priorities.Strong technical understanding of data architecture, data platforms, governance, analytics ecosystems, and cloud-based data solutions.Exceptional stakeholder management, facilitation, and executive communication skills.Proven ability to think strategically, influence without authority, and navigate ambiguity in complex environments.We’re always looking for great talent! In addition to competitive pay, we offer:Comprehensive benefits and retirement programsPerformance incentivesContinuing Education ProgramsOther perks to support your well-beingCareer growth opportunities and product discountsOur typical hiring range is between $80,000.00 and $131,000.00 per annum. Salary decisions are also dependent on other factors such as your experience, job-related knowledge, skills and competencies, market location, industry benchmarks, internal equity and other role-specific requirements. We're committed to attracting top talent. For critical roles, the compensation offering will be reviewed to ensure alignment with market rate and conditions and the unique value you bring to the role.#LI-AG2 We may use artificial intelligence tools as part of our recruitment process to assist in the initial screening of resumes. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters.About Us
Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”) is one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, over 1,600 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, including total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees.Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging!Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.Accommodations
We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.We are one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With world-class owned brands and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies, we are continually innovating with purpose: to excite and serve Canadian customers from coast-to-coast. We are connected to communities, big and small, from coast-to-coast, offering products and services that reflect the diverse nature of every one of them. From sports to outdoors, automobiles to homes, we know and understand life in Canada like no other retailer can. We are always on the lookout for curious, creative people who are able to navigate and excel in a rapidly evolving retail environment. If you’re ready to take on new challenges – be it in digital, IT, marketing, data & analytics, merchandising, or one of the many other roles we have – there is a place for you here.
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