Senior Manager, Data & AI Strategist

Capgemini Canada is seeking a Senior Manager, Data & AI Strategist to join our growing Insights and Data practice in Canada. Your expertise in oil/gas, telecommunication, retail and utilities would be appreciated. We’re hybrid not fully remote.

This strategic role is focused on helping clients unlock business value and agility through modern data operating models and scalable delivery frameworks. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in data strategy, operating model design, and agile transformation, with a passion for enabling enterprise-wide data-driven decision-making.

The Senior Manager will work closely with technology and business leaders to shape and implement data strategies that drive measurable outcomes. This role requires a strong understanding of product-oriented delivery models (PODs), data factory models, and the ability to lead complex transformations across diverse client environments.

Key Responsibilities Client Strategy & Advisory

• Partner with senior stakeholders to architect how data can unlock business value through the right operating model.
• Refine and implement client Data Operating Model vision, strategy, and design— including organization structure, roles & responsibilities, governance, and processes.
• Provide insights on common pitfalls in operating model transformations and develop risk mitigation strategies.

Operating Model Design & Implementation

• Shape and lead the implementation of modern data operating models, including POD-based delivery and data factory constructs.
• Set up and scale PODs to meet evolving business needs, ensuring agility and efficiency.
• Support the creation of methods and processes to embed new ways of working across client organizations.

• Transformation Leadership
• Develop actionable roadmaps for complex data transformations using Agile principles.
• Lead and coach client teams in adopting new operating models and data engineering practices.
• Mentor junior team members and foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

Strategy & Thought Leadership:

• Inspire and educate both clients and internal teams about the latest trends and innovations in data & AI technologies (Databricks, Azure, OpenAI, Mistral, etc) , positioning Capgemini as a leader in the market.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with Technology Partners and key stakeholders to ensure Capgemini remains a leading partner.
• Advance the AI & Data brand of Capgemini in Western Canada though curated media & public speaking opportunities.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in designing and implementing data operating models in large enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of Agile delivery principles and product-oriented team structures.
• Experience with data transformation programs, including roadmap development and execution.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior decision-makers.
• Familiarity with modern data platforms and cloud ecosystems (Azure, AWS, Databricks, Snowflake).

Why Join Capgemini Canada?

When you join Capgemini, you will get the support you need to shape your career in the way you would like. You will benefit from a collaborative community and be given opportunities to make a difference—for clients and society.

Everyday empowerment

Be empowered to explore, innovate, and progress in your projects, your organization, and your growth.

Shared energy

Bring your passion, enthusiasm, and individuality to work to express your uniqueness and connect for success.

Impactful experiences

Reimagine what is possible for our clients, use innovation to lead change, and champion the sustainable impact we can make on the world around us.

Life at Capgemini

Capgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career. For eligible employees, we offer:

• Collaborating with teams of creative, fun, and driven colleagues
• Flexible work options enabling time and location-based flexibility
• Company-provided home office equipment
• Virtual collaboration and productivity tools to enable hybrid teams
• Comprehensive benefits program (Health, Welfare, Retirement and Paid time off)
• Other perks and wellness benefits like discount programs, and gym/studio access.
• Paid Parental Leave and coaching, baby welcome gift, and family care/illness days
• Back-up childcare/elder care, childcare discounts, and subsidized virtual tutoring
• Tuition assistance and weekly hot skill development opportunities
• Experiential, high-impact learning series events
• Access to mental health resources and mindfulness programs
• Access to join Capgemini Employee Resource Groups around communities of interest

About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2023 global revenues of €22.5 billion.

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