Optiom Inc.

Manager Data Architecture - Calgary, AB

Calgary, Alberta

Sponsorship not specified$15k-$120kDetected 8 days ago

PythonSQLSnowflakeAWSAzuredbtData AnalysisData EngineeringData VisualizationStatisticsCRMForecastingLeadershipMentoring

About the role

Define the data models and integration patterns that connect our core insurance, CRM and contact-centre systems through consistent, governed data contracts.

Design and maintain our target data architecture - a governed cloud data platform (Snowflake) and curated data products such as Customer 360 and Partner 360.
Lead the data management function - master data management, data quality, governance, lineage and retention - so the numbers leadership reviews agree across sales, claims, finance and service.
Lead the analytics and BI function - deliver trusted, self-serve Power BI reporting for Sales, Claims, Operations, Finance and Service.
Partner across the business to translate questions into governed data products, and enable forecasting, retention analytics and AI-ready data.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship, and build internal data capability.
Originating in British Columbia in 2008 and now headquartered in Calgary, we deliver dependable protection through a national network of more than 330 dealerships and 900 broker offices, with over 600,000 policies sold to date.
Own the data foundation behind our shift to a customer- and partner-centric way of operating.
Build-and-scale mandate across three brands and a national dealer and broker network.

6+ years in data architecture, data engineering, or analytics leadership, including hands-on data modelling (dimensional and semantic) - not solely dashboard production.
Experience establishing data governance, MDM and data quality controls in a regulated environment.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data / Information Management, Engineering, Statistics or a related field - or equivalent demonstrable experience.
Familiarity with API-gateway integration, canonical data contracts, and contact-centre data (e.g., Amazon Connect).
What you bring 6+ years in data architecture, data engineering, or analytics leadership, including hands-on data modelling (dimensional and semantic) - not solely dashboard production.
Ownership of a modern cloud data platform (Snowflake strongly preferred
Azure or AWS equivalents considered) and current ELT / transformation practices.
Proven delivery of enterprise business intelligence (Power BI preferred) to senior leadership.
Strong SQL
Python an asset.
A clear communicator who can translate between technical and business audiences.
Bonus points for
Insurance, financial services, MGA, warranty or premium-financing data experience.
Snowflake with dbt, Microsoft Fabric, or Azure Data Services.
Certifications such as DP-600, PL-300, SnowPro, CDMP (DAMA) or TOGAF.

Employer-supported professional development and certifications
Apply directly through Indeed with your resume.
We review every application and will be in touch with candidates selected to move forward.
Optiom is an equal opportunity employer.
If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Optiom uses AI tools to assist with initial application screening.
All final hiring decisions are made by Optiom's human hiring team.
We thank all applicants for their interest

Optiom Inc. is a specialty vehicle replacement insurance MGA and a wholly owned subsidiary of Aviva Canada. Originating in British Columbia in 2008 and now headquartered in Calgary, we deliver dependable protection through a national network of more than 330 dealerships and 900 broker offices, with over 600,000 policies sold to date. We pair the entrepreneurial energy of a specialty MGA with the strength and credibility of one of Canada's largest and most trusted insurers.
Why you'll want to join
Backed by Aviva Canada - enterprise-level resources in an entrepreneurial setting.
Optiom Inc. is a specialty vehicle replacement insurance MGA and a wholly owned subsidiary of Aviva Canada.
We pair the entrepreneurial energy of a specialty MGA with the strength and credibility of one of Canada's largest and most trusted insurers.
Specialty niche - deep expertise in Canadian specialty vehicle-warranty insurance and premium financing.
Growth toward senior data and architecture leadership.
Employer-supported certifications and professional development.
Hybrid work model based in our Calgary office (open to Calgary-based candidates only).
We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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