Manager, Data Enablement

Requisition ID: 39231 

Organization

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, decolonization, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

Main Purpose and Function
The Manager, Data Enablement is responsible and accountable for the delivery and ongoing management of a new cloud-based data management solution which provides cleansed, organized, curated, and consumable data across all City of Vancouver data domains. 

The Manager is also responsible for supporting the Technology Leadership Team (TLT) in executing strategic initiatives such as the implementation and ongoing management of an Innovation Lab which will explore the use of ML/AI and Data Science, implementation and ongoing management of a full Integrated Data Platform, Master Data Management and Data Integration Services.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Data Engineering and Solution Architecture:

• Oversees the development and implementation of data engineering and solution architecture strategies for the City of Vancouver.
• Develops and manages the ongoing technical strategy, capability framework, for Data Architecture in partnership with the Enterprise Architecture team. 
• Designs, implements, and manages the data architecture and management of the City's data ecosystem, ensuring that all data and technology systems are up-to-date, secure, and in compliance with relevant regulations.
• Develops, implements, and manages data governance technology that supports the processes and procedures managed by the Analytics Enablement team.
• Identifies opportunities to leverage data to drive value and work with Analytics Enablement and City Departments to implement these strategies.
• Develops and implements strategies to improve ongoing data quality and accuracy using technical solutions.
• Identifies and evaluates new data engineering and solution architecture technologies that can be used to drive value for the City.
• Communicates with stakeholders at all levels of the organization regarding data engineering and solution architecture initiatives.

Data Enablement Technology

• Ensures the integrated data platform can effectively execute on data management processes such as integration, orchestration, transformation, data modeling, data layer security, and object oriented security. 
• Develops and maintains data pipelines and data warehouses.
• Ensures that all data and technology systems are up to date, secure and in compliance with relevant regulations.
• Manages the deployment of machine learning models and algorithms.
• Identifies and evaluates new data enablement technologies that can be used to drive value for the City.
• Ensures that all data and technology systems are up-to-date, secure, and in compliance with relevant regulations.
• Communicates with stakeholders at all levels of the organization regarding data enablement technology initiatives.

Data Science, Machine Learning, and AI Lab

• Creates a data science, machine learning, and AI lab in our environment.
• Works with data scientists and machine learning engineers to develop, test, and deploy models and algorithms.
• Identifies and evaluate new data science, machine learning, and AI technologies that can be used to drive value for the City.
• Collaborates with departments to identify opportunities to leverage data science, machine learning, and AI to drive value for the City.

Management and Leadership

• Manages a team of five resources.
• Manages the recruitment process and facilitate new employee onboarding.
• Oversees performance management and provide coaching and feedback to support employee growth.
• Maintains effective communication with employees and address any performance or conduct issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Provides leadership, guidance, and mentoring to team members, fostering and supporting their professional development and guiding their career planning conversations to set them up for success.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• 10+ years of experience in data management, data warehousing, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing a team.
• Master’s degree in Data Science and/or Mathematics would be considered an asset.
• Experience with cloud-based infrastructure and related technology such as Azure.
• Experience with data integration, orchestration, transformation, data modeling, data layer security, object oriented security models and integration with Azure AD.
• Experience with data science, machine learning, and AI technologies. 
• Experience with data architecture and strategic solutions with awareness of best practices associated with data lakes, data warehousing and data hubs.
• Experience with DataOps or DevOps methodologies
• Experience in strategic technology planning and execution.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of data management, data science, and data security.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and trends in data enablement
• Knowledge of DevOps delivery models and their implementation for data and analytics (DataOps).
• Strong leadership and communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to create a fair and equitable environment.
• Ability to lead teams and deliver solutions.
• Ability to problem-solve and to understand new business models and domains.
• Ability to influence others effectively and positively in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Ability to foster and support professional development of team members and guide career planning conversations to set them up for success.
• Ability to create collaboration amongst component teams and motivate towards a common goal.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities with a keen sense of accountability and commitment to end-user advocacy.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts and team members to provide advice, information, and assistance.
• Ability to translate among the languages used by executive, business, IT, and stakeholders.

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 – 4 days a week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite.  At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

The City’s COVID-19 vaccination policy is currently suspended and as a result, vaccination against COVID-19 is not required at this time. However, should circumstances change and the City deem it necessary to re-introduce such policy, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing your duties.

Business Unit/Department: IT, Digital Strategy & 311 (1070) 

Affiliation: Senior Exempt 

Employment Type: Regular Full Time 

Position Start Date: October, 2023

Salary Information: Pay Grade RNG-111: $116,696 to $153,560 per annum

Application Close: September 29, 2023

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion. 

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