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We actively contribute to developing the organization’s analytical capacities by ensuring the usage, modernization and continuous improvement of the SAS ecosystem. As Team Leader, SAS Platform, you manage a specialized team that is in charge of developing, using and optimizing the analytics platforms under your responsibility. You mobilize your team around common goals and ensure the delivery of effective, secure solutions that are in line with the needs of business partners. Through your motivational leadership, you promote talent development, continuous improvement and results attainment. You also play a key role in coordinating activities with various contributors to ensure the stability, development and adoption of platforms that support analytical capacities, artificial intelligence, data science and data valorization. More specifically, you will be required to :\nMobilize, develop and support a team of professionals specializing in data and analytics platforms.\nPlan, coordinate and prioritize team activities to make sure that operational objectives are met and to ensure quality service delivery.\nEnsure the availability, performance, stability and security of the platforms under your responsibility.\nCollaborate with business partners, technology teams, architecture teams and suppliers to ensure that platforms are updated seamlessly.\nHelp modernize and optimize the SAS ecosystem, including the adoption of new technological capabilities.\nEnsure the application of best practices in operations, continuous improvement, governance and data management.\nTrack operational performance indicators and implement required actions to ensure quality service delivery.\nFoster a climate of collaboration, innovation, learning and individual development within the team.\nParticipate in capacity planning and risk management activities, and help resolve complex issues.\nMonitor trends and best practices related to analytics platforms, data and cloud computing technologies.\nPlan and align team activities based on management priorities. \nDistribute work and ensure optimal use of the team’s capacity. \nMonitor the progress of work, deadlines dependencies and issues.\nProvide close leadership and maintain a good team dynamic.\nProvide a clear and concise overview of the team’s activity status.\nWhat we offer*\nCompetitive salary and annual bonus\n4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year\nDefined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement\nGroup insurance including telemedicine\nReimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment\n*Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.\nWhat you bring to the table\nBachelor's degree in a related field\nA minimum of eight years of relevant experience in data platforms, analytics or information technology\nPlease note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered \nExperience in managing or coordinating specialized teams\nExperience in using, developing or supporting data or analytics platforms \nKnowledge of French is required \nStrong motivational leadership skills to help promote performance, talent development and teamwork\nStrong ability to communicate, collaborate and influence\nKnowledge of cloud computing environments and analytics platforms\nKnowledge of data governance, security and management practices\nCommunicates effectively, Develops talent, Directs work, Teams, Work processesEquity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility\nAt Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.\nIf there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. 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