Manager, Data Platforms & Strategy

Semex•Guelph/Eramosa, ON

1d•CA$125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Semex / Boviteq, we believe your work should be more than just a job — it should be a meaningful part of your career journey. Our organization plays a vital role in supporting farmers worldwide through innovative genetics, technology, and data‑driven solutions that help feed the world. We foster a collaborative, values‑driven culture where people are empowered to grow, make an impact, and do purposeful work. We are seeking a Manager, Data Platforms & Strategy to lead the development and execution of our enterprise data strategy and platform capabilities. Reporting to the Director of IT, this role blends strategic leadership, data architecture, governance, and team development to enable data-driven decision-making across the organization. The role will play a critical role in shaping how data is leveraged to support innovation, operations, and business growth—partnering closely with teams across Research & Innovation, Product Development, and Business Solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, or related field
8+ years of experience in data engineering, data platforms, or analytics
5+ years leading data or technology teams
Proven success delivering enterprise data strategies and large-scale transformation initiatives
Strong expertise in: Data architecture (data lakes, warehouses, cloud platforms)
Strong expertise in: Data integration, ETL/ELT pipelines, and data modeling
Strong expertise in: Data governance, quality, and stewardship frameworks
Strong expertise in: Business intelligence and analytics enablement
Strong expertise in: ERP and cross-system data integration
Strategic thinking with strong alignment to business outcomes
Leadership and people development capabilities
Strong communication and stakeholder influencing skills
Adaptability and change leadership in evolving environments

Nice To Haves

Certifications such as DAMA/CDMP, PMP, ITIL 4, Agile, or Scrum are considered assets
Cloud certifications (Azure, AWS, or GCP) are an asset

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain enterprise data strategy, roadmap, and maturity model aligned with business objectives.
Lead quarterly/annual planning, including business case development and investment prioritization for data initiatives.
Drive adoption of data-driven decision-making across the organization, including analytics, reporting, and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning opportunities.
Define and promote data governance frameworks, standards, and policies (data quality, ownership, stewardship).
Evaluate emerging data technologies and platforms, recommending adoption where business value exists.
Oversee design and evolution of enterprise data platforms (data lakes, warehouses, integration layers).
Create scalable, secure, and high-performing data architecture supporting analytics and operational needs.
Establish and oversee data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and integration frameworks across business systems.
Build strong data quality solutions, availability, lineage, and reliability across platforms.
Maintain compliance with data governance, privacy, and security standards.
Partner with application, ERP, and integration teams to ensure seamless data flow and interoperability.
Lead and mentor data engineering team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Manage resource allocation, hiring, and professional development for team members.
Set clear performance goals and ensure disciplined execution of data initiatives.
Delivery of data projects in conjunction with Project Leader, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and business outcomes.
Manage vendor relationships and external partners supporting data platforms and analytics solutions.
Other duties as required.