Technical Product Manager - Cloud Data and Data Governance Platforms
What you'll do
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technical Product Manager to join our Data Platforms team. As a Technical Product Manager, you will be responsible for managing our cloud data and data governance platforms, practices and helping to support activities such as data quality assessment, data cataloging, data lineage, data stewardship, data security, and data ethics ensuring their efficiency, scalability, and adherence to industry best practices. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineers, data scientists, and business stakeholders, to define product roadmaps, prioritize features, and drive the successful delivery of high-quality data management solutions.
In this role, you'll:
Lead the platform capabilities development for our cloud based data and data governance platform (Azure, IBM Cloud Pak for Data).
Define and refine the platform technical roadmap based Product Owner capabilities roadmap, stakeholder feedback, and platform evolution.
Lead / collaborate with engineering teams to translate product requirements into actionable user stories and technical specifications.
Prioritize feature development based on strategic objectives, customer needs, technical feasibility, and business value.
Drive the Agile development process by conducting sprint planning sessions, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Work closely with UX/UI designers to ensure intuitive user experiences that meet customer expectations.
Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to identify opportunities for leveraging data analytics to enhance platform functionality.
Conduct market research and competitive analysis to stay up-to-date with industry trends and identify potential areas of improvement.
Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of platform features and drive continuous improvement efforts.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration of new features or enhancements within the existing ecosystem.
Develop strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization, including sales, marketing, operations, and executive leadership.
What you bring
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
Proven experience (7+ years) in technical product management roles with a focus on cloud-based data management platforms.
Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure technologies (e.g., Azure, IBM CP4D) and their associated services (e.g., S3, Redshift).
Familiarity with data governance frameworks, data quality management principles, and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR).
Experience in Databricks, MS Power Platform and Python is an asset.
Proficiency in agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Scaled Agile Framework) and tools such as JIRA or Trello.
Solid understanding of software engineering principles with the ability to communicate effectively with technical teams.
Excellent analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to make data-driven decisions.
Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
We value flexibility. We have adopted a hybrid work model whereby employees use a combination of working in office and virtually in service of outcomes. Each leader is empowered to decide what work is best achieved in person based on the unique needs of their team.
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About Us
Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited ("CTC") is one of Canada's most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, 1,700 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! Join us, where there's a place for you here.
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.