Staples Canada · 2 months ago
Sr. Manager, Data & Business Intelligence
Staples Canada is a business-to-business company that connects with various businesses to provide tailored products and services. The Sr. Manager of Data & Business Intelligence will lead the design and optimization of data pipelines while managing a team to enhance decision-making processes through actionable data initiatives.
E-CommerceInformation TechnologyOffice Supplies
Responsibilities
Lead the design and optimization of scalable data pipelines and architecture using platforms like Snowflake, BigQuery, and relational databases
Translate business priorities into actionable data initiatives that improve access, accuracy, and visibility of key sales metrics
Manage and mentor a team of data engineers, BI developers, and analysts, fostering professional growth and high-quality delivery
Collaborate with Product, Commercial, Operations, and IT teams to define requirements and deliver solutions that enhance decision-making
Establish and enforce data governance frameworks and quality assurance practices to guarantee reliable analytics
Develop and monitor KPIs, dashboards, and metrics that measure operational performance and sales effectiveness
Implement automated reporting systems to streamline delivery of sales and operational metrics
Support AI and advanced analytics initiatives, partnering with research teams to integrate new models and scale infrastructure
Present analytical findings and recommendations to senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders
Drive continuous improvement by evaluating new technologies and analytical tools to enhance data agility and reduce manual effort
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Analytics, Data Science, Business, Marketing, or related field; or equivalent work experience
8+ years of data engineering, business intelligence, or analytics roles
Expertise in SQL, data modeling, and relational database management
Hands-on experience with Snowflake, BigQuery, and traditional RDBMS systems
Proficiency with BI and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker
Proven ability to develop and optimize ETL/ELT data pipelines for performance and scalability
Strong understanding of data governance, metadata management, and data quality principles
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple concurrent initiatives
Strategic, analytical thinker with a data-driven approach to problem-solving
Strong leadership and coaching skills, with a proven track record of developing high-performing teams
Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities; able to influence at all levels
Highly organized and detail-oriented, adept at managing multiple initiatives simultaneously
Business acumen to align data initiatives with commercial objectives
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Experience with R, Python, dbt, or Airflow for advanced data orchestration and transformation
Familiarity with cloud-based architectures (AWS, GCP, Azure) and their data services
Knowledge of AI/ML integration, model deployment support, and advanced analytics pipelines
Experience implementing data governance frameworks and enterprise data catalogs
Strong project management background, including Agile or hybrid methodologies
Prior experience in sales operations analytics, such as forecasting, territory planning, or performance reporting
Benefits
Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)
Online and Retail Discounts
Company Match 401(k)
Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs
And more!
Company
Staples Canada
STAPLES Canada is a company that sells office supplies, technology and equipments.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
Ottawa Business Journal
2025-12-13
Canada NewsWire
2025-12-02
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