Senior Strategy Manager, Data Analytics & AI

Location: 

Toronto, ON, CA Calgary, AB, CA Vancouver, BC, CA Qu?bec, QC, CA Ottawa, ON, CA Montréal, QC, CA Burnaby, BC, CA Edmonton, AB, CA

Req ID:  42984
Jobs by Category:  Technology Solutions
Job Function:  Technology
Status:  Full Time
Schedule:  Regular

Join our team and what we'll accomplish together

 

TELUS is on a mission to revolutionize organization outcomes through insights, data and AI. Our Data Strategy & Enablement team, in the Chief Information Office, is at the forefront of this transformation. We're a high-octane team of innovators, building the foundations and capabilities for a data-driven future.


We are on a continuous journey for driving TELUS into a world-class leader in data driven organization, doing so by delivering analytics capabilities, unified scalable platforms, advanced AI tooling and a digital growth mindset culture. We are entrepreneurial, fun and passionate, believers that so much more is possible and can be achieved by creating value and great outcomes for our customers, team members, communities, and environment. 


Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for AI and technology? We're seeking a Senior Strategy Manager to join our team and help shape and drive TELUS' AI journey. This is a fast-paced, high-impact and visibility role for a self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment and will work alongside brilliant minds and teams to develop and execute a data and AI strategy that drives unparalleled value for our customers.


As a senior member of the team, you will play a key part in developing and driving data and AI maturity across TELUS. Using your passion for technology, communications and creativity, you will drive the awareness of multiple transformation efforts and promote the vision and behaviors to accelerate our transformation, translating technical lingo and complex ideas into engaging, easy to understand content decision makers. You will work across the organization to drive adoption of analytics and AI solutions for tangible business outcomes and AI maturity. Along the way, there will be a ton of opportunities for both personal and professional development while developing long-lasting relationships within the TELUS family. 
 

What you will do

  • Support the acceleration of data and AI strategy across the enterprise to enable the organization in meeting its strategic and financial objectives
  • Devise a plan across all business units to proactively drive adoption of responsible AI and analytics, fostering AI maturity with measurable improvements and change management
  • Conceptualize and implement robust processes to streamline AI demand with delivery teams in an efficient and effective manner
  • Demonstrate strong understanding of technology, data science and AI landscape with the ability to drive points of views, strategic thinking and impact 
  • Evaluate AI capabilities from a product centric lens for re-usability and scalability by connecting the dots among initiatives across products and business units
  • Lead storytelling in executive leadership forums with presentations, articles and communications to provide visibility and drive decision making
  • Lead annual strategy exercise and business planning with senior leaders including material creation (business cases, executive presentations) and coordination across teams and units

What you bring

 

  • Maturity in identifying and driving strategic initiatives, anticipating interdependencies and impacts up and down streams
  • Exceptional communication, collaboration and relationship building skills
  • Compelling storytelling and presentations skills to executive audiences
  • Infectious positive and collaborative attitude while working across cross functional teams even in in stressful or pressured situations
  • A proven track record of independently driving complex projects from inception to completion in a fast-paced environment, delivering results under tight deadlines
  • Passion for technology and AI with agility in your way of thinking and working
  • Financial modeling and business planning
  • Flexibility, accountability and openness to feedback with the ability to pivot rapidly
     

Great-to-haves

 

  • University degree in Business, Information Technology Management or Engineering; Masters degree desirable
  • 5-7 years of experience in a Management Consulting or strategy with a large organization
  • 3-5 years of experience working in Technology with senior leadership
  • Experience in developing and implementing data and AI strategies is highly desired
  • Experience defining and implementing new operating models, change management and standing up transformation efforts 
     
Salary Range:  $94,000-$142,000
Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan:  15%

Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience. In addition, TELUS offers rewarding benefits such as:

  • Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
  • Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both, based on the role's requirements
  • Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs
  • Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
  • Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills
  • And much more …

A bit about us

We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world. 

You’ll find our engaging, high-performance culture personally fulfilling, professionally challenging, and financially rewarding. We’re committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability. Your unique contributions and talents will be valued and respected here. When you join our team, you’re helping us make the future friendly.

Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.

 

 

 

 

Technology Solutions

We’re into seeing where technology can take us, so if you have ever imagined what the future of supply chain management, cybersecurity, the cloud and Internet of Things will look like, we want you to be part of the team that makes it happen.

We are honoured to be recognized

5G
TELUS’s fastest network. 5G enables a superior experience with fast downloads and richer multimedia applications

6
Innovation centres across Canada that bring our team members together with customers, partners, start ups, universities, hospitals and fellow colleagues to tackle some of the biggest technological hurdles Canada will face in the near future.

1
Million active users logging into My TELUS per month (consumer mobility).

Accessibility

TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.