Senior manager, data & analytics

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Montreal, (Quebec, Canada), is seeking talent to fill the position of Senior Manager, Data & Analytics. This job is full-time permanent.

Reporting to the Director, Mill Apps, Data & Analytics, Wood Products Applications, the Senior Manager, Data & Analytics leads a multidisciplinary team responsible for Data Management, Analytics, Reporting, and Data Platforms.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the evolution of Domtar's Data & Analytics function. The successful candidate will act as a trusted partner to business leaders and technology teams to transform data into tangible business value while developing a highly skilled and high-performing team.

You will have the opportunity to influence how data is used to support today's business decisions while helping build the capabilities of tomorrow.

Description of the role

As the leader of a North American team of Data Management, Analytics, Reporting, and Data Platform professionals, you will be responsible for delivering and evolving Domtar's Data & Analytics services.

You will work closely with business leaders and technology teams to help the organization derive greater value from its data, improve decision-making, and support business priorities.

This role combines leading a team of approximately ten (10) Data professionals, ensuring operational support of live solutions. You will contribute to strengthening Data Management, Governance, Analytics, and Data Literacy practices while ensuring the delivery of reliable, high-value services to business users.

What You’ll Do

Data Management, Analytics & Service Delivery Leadership

• Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of Data Management, Analytics, and Reporting services.
• Ensure business users have access to trusted, accessible, and high-value data.
• Evolve Data & Analytics services and practices to support the organization's changing needs.

Team Leadership and Operational Effectiveness

• Lead, coach, and develop a North American team of Data Management, Analytics, Reporting, and Data Platform professionals.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and operational excellence.
• Support workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, and knowledge sharing.

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Value Realization

• Partner with business and technology leaders to identify opportunities to create value through data and analytics.
• Promote the adoption and effective use of Data & Analytics capabilities across the organization.
• Help improve decision-making by providing reliable information, insights, and analytical support.

Data & Analytics Capability Development

• Contribute to the evolution of Data Governance, Data Management, Analytics, and Data Literacy practices.
• Help identify and develop the capabilities required to support Domtar's future Data & Analytics ambitions.
• Explore opportunities to leverage advanced analytics and emerging AI capabilities to create business value

Your Competencies

Key Competencies

• Accountability and execution excellence with the ability to prioritize, deliver results, and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities, including coaching, talent development, performance management, and succession planning.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders across business and technology functions.
• Strong business acumen with a focus on delivering measurable business value.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and consensus-building skills.
• Ability to balance operational excellence with continuous improvement and capability development.

Data & Analytics Knowledge

• Good understanding of Data Management, Data Governance, Reporting, and Analytics practices.
• Familiarity with modern Data & Analytics platforms and technologies.
• Understanding of emerging Analytics and AI capabilities and their business applications.

Your Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Analytics, or a related discipline.
• More than 10 years of experience in Data, Analytics, Business Intelligence, or Data Management-related roles.
• Experience managing Data, Analytics, or Business Intelligence services, including service delivery, user support, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and developing talent.
• Experience working closely with business and technology leaders to support decision-making and organizational priorities.
• Experience with Data Governance, Data Management, Reporting, or Analytics practices.
• Experience with modern Data & Analytics platforms and technologies (e.g., Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, AWS).
• Understanding of emerging Advanced Analytics and Artificial Intelligence capabilities and their business applications.
• Strong communication, influencing, and collaboration skills.
• Bilingualism (French and English), both written and spoken, to effectively collaborate with teams and business partners across North America.

Assets

• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or forestry environment.

What we are offering

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• At least three weeks of vacation and three floating holidays a year from the first day of work, depending on your experience
• Full range of group insurance from the first day of work
• Telemedicine services
• Defined-contribution pension plan with generous employer participation from the first day of work
• Employee and family assistance program
• Education assistance program
• Hybrid workplace: in-person and remote work
• Work environment based on respect, inclusion and diversity
• Office accessible by public transit

(*) English bilingual: If listed, this qualification is required since this function requires regular verbal and/or written interaction with customers, partners and/or our American subsidiaries.

Domtar is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. We form a dynamic team whose diverse backgrounds and wealth of perspectives are one of the keys to our success. We offer an inclusive, rewarding and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills.

To learn more about our company, consult the Domtar Company Web Site and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter.

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