Analytics Solution Designer

Job Description

The Analytics Solution Designer will work extensively with JDI business leaders to guide them through their analytics and data roadmaps. As such, the successful candidate must have a thorough technical understanding of the analytics and data management domains coupled with strong business analysis and leadership skills.

Under general direction from the Director of Data Strategy and Architecture, the Analytics Solution Designer is responsible for discovering, synthesizing, and analyzing information from a variety of sources within the enterprise to recommend the best solutions. Critical to this role is understanding the actual stakeholder needs—which frequently involves investigating and clarifying their expressed goals—to determine underlying issues and causes, as well additional optimization, and alignment opportunities.

The solution designer’s ability to create a technical vision from business goals allows them to act as a catalyst for change within the enterprise, in turn delivering more value to the organization. They consider implications to the business when applying new technology to existing environments, fostering seamless alignment between solutions.

The Analytics Solution Designer plays a critical role in aligning data solutions with the current and future needs of the enterprise. They can recommend, contribute, and facilitate the delivery of complex solutions that enable the achievement of business goals. The Analytics Solution Designer is also a mentor to up-and-coming analytics resources and works to further improve JDI’s standards for the architecture and delivery of data and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization in leveraging analytics and data technology to drive business outcomes
• Align analytics and data vision, strategy, roadmaps, and execution with business objectives
• Identify and select the appropriate information system solutions with consideration for functionality, data, security, integration, infrastructure, and performance against business objectives
• Stay abreast of applicable business solutions and industry trends pertaining to data and analytics
• Manage delivery of smaller analytics and data initiatives; Provide technical oversight for larger initiatives Contribute to the identification of future projects
• Facilitate group workshops and meetings with senior business and IT leaders
• Build relationships with key business and IT stakeholders
• Estimate cost, and prepare business cases for IT data and analytics solutions, considering infrastructure, licenses, development, and support
• Provide coaching and mentoring to team members and colleagues
  
  

Qualifications

• 5+ years of success in complex deployment projects involving design, implementation, and support of distributed data and analytics systems
• Experience leading and coaching diverse teams
• University degree or relevant college diploma
• Collaborative with a sense of ownership and desire to get things done
• Customer-focused, results driven team player
• At home in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism, accuracy and detail
• A well-rounded communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders at various organizational levels
  
  

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Team

The belief that what people experience matters more than technology is part of our foundational core. We also believe that our ability as a team grows exponentially when we share success. These centering values – some of our non-negotiables - guide our decisions and inform how we show up daily. Join a team that aims to simplify the path forward and inspire commitment.

With over 380 employees centralized in Saint John, Fredericton, Dieppe and Halifax, we offer the opportunity to create real value by helping people and businesses work smarter.  JDI IT supports the entire J.D. Irving Limited group of companies which means we offer opportunities and experiences across a wide breadth of IT areas, businesses and industries. As a member of the JDI IT team, you will be a key player in enabling the business to win by overcoming obstacles and “getting it done”!

We believe in the power of diverse teams and invest in continuous professional growth. We are seeking naturally curious change makers looking to join a collaborative and motivated team. Come help JDI IT Raise the Bar!