Data & AI Manager
- Remote, Canada
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Original job description
Tools / Tech:
Microsoft Fabric (OneLake, Power BI, Data Factory, Synapse, Real-Time Analytics), Azure Data Services
About the Team & Impact
You will lead enterprise Data & AI transformation initiatives, helping deliver scalable, cloud-based analytics platforms. This role bridges business and technology to drive measurable outcomes using Microsoft Fabric and modern data architecture.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of Data & AI programs across planning, execution, and governance
- Build relationships with executives and key stakeholders to align on outcomes
- Translate technical solutions into business value and strategy
- Drive program governance including scope, risks, and dependencies
- Oversee Microsoft Fabric implementations and data platform modernization
- Coordinate cross-functional teams (engineering, analytics, AI)
- Facilitate executive steering committees and decision forums
- Develop adoption and change management strategies
- Monitor delivery performance using KPIs, dashboards, and reporting
- Support business development and client engagement activities
Must-Have Qualifications
Skill
Years of Experience
Level of Experience
Details / Examples
Data & AI Program Management
8+ years
Expert
Led enterprise-scale transformation programs end-to-end
Microsoft Fabric
3+ years
Advanced
Experience with OneLake, Power BI, Synapse, Data Factory
Azure Data Services
5+ years
Advanced
Cloud-native data architecture, pipelines, and analytics
Stakeholder Management
8+ years
Expert
Executive-level communication and governance
Data Platform Modernization
5+ years
Advanced
Migrating legacy systems to cloud/lakehouse models
Agile Delivery
5+ years
Advanced
Program delivery in Agile/Scaled Agile environments
Governance & Risk Management
5+ years
Advanced
RAID logs, executive reporting, program controls
Nice-to-Have
Skill
Years of Experience
Level of Experience
Details / Examples
AI/ML Enablement
3+ years
Intermediate
Aligning data readiness with AI use cases
Data Architecture (Lakehouse/Data Mesh)
3+ years
Intermediate
Modern data design patterns
Power BI
3+ years
Advanced
Enterprise reporting and dashboards
Certifications
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Azure, Fabric, PMP, Scrum Master
Consulting Experience
5+ years
Advanced
Client-facing delivery in large engagements
Preferred Certifications
- Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
PMP, Scrum Master, or equivalent delivery certifications
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead enterprise-scale Data & AI transformation initiatives and oversee the implementation of Microsoft Fabric and modern data architectures. Bridge the gap between business strategy and technical execution to deliver scalable cloud-based analytics platforms.
Requirements
Requires over 8 years of experience in Data & AI program management and stakeholder engagement, with advanced expertise in Microsoft Fabric and Azure Data Services. Candidates should have a strong background in Agile delivery and data platform modernization.
Skills
- Data & AI Program Management
- Microsoft Fabric
- Azure Data Services
- Stakeholder Management
- Data Platform Modernization
- Agile Delivery
- Governance & Risk Management
- AI/ML Enablement
- Data Architecture
- Power BI
- Cloud-native Data Architecture
- Change Management
Remote locations
- Canada
Remote locations (standardized)
- Canada
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Data & Analytics
- Technology
- Management & Leadership
- Consulting
- Software
Keywords
- Microsoft Fabric
- OneLake
- Power BI
- Data Factory
- Synapse
- Real-Time Analytics
- Azure Data Services
- Lakehouse
- Data Mesh
- Agile
- Scaled Agile
- RAID logs
- PMP
- Scrum Master
- Azure Data Engineer Associate
- Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate
- Cloud Computing
- Data Governance
- AI/ML