Join our team and what we'll accomplish togetherDescriptionThe Enterprise Analytics Platform team at TELUS is undergoing an exciting transformation. We are restructuring around a product ownership mindset, and we're building a world‑class Data Foundations function that will become the backbone of data ingestion across TELUS Health, Digital, Agriculture and the broader organization.As Manager of Data Foundations, you'll consolidate multiple Google Cloud Platform (GCP) deployments into a unified, standardized operating model. You'll own the operational transition of our data ingestion services moving from fragmented, deployment‑specific teams to a cross‑trained organization that serves the entire business. But more than a transformation program, you will be directly accountable for the reliability, freshness and correctness of production data pipelines at scale.This role is for an engineering leader who builds and runs things, not someone who facilitates others doing it. You raise the technical bar by example, reviewing architecture, improving on‑call practices, eliminating manual work through better engineering; and you develop the next generation of robust engineers on your team.What you will doPlatform Operations & Site ReliabilityAccountable for the uptime, freshness, and quality of TELUS's data ingestion layer through production system ownershipDesign and own the SRE function for Level 1 data ingestion across all GCP deployments: alert policy design, SLO definition, incident management, and on‑call operationsEliminate manual data quality checks through engineering; build automated assurance into the platform itselfDevelop PeopleBuild and lead a team of 10–13 FTEs with a cross‑training model that eliminates single‑deployment dependencies and creates engineers who can own any system, handle any incidentInvest in technical growth through coaching, stretch assignments, and mentorship—you set the standard for what good engineering looks like, and people get better because of youGuide offshore development and tier‑1 support teams,



ensuring end‑to‑end capability delivery; your success is measured by what the full team can do without youRaise the Technical BarReview and correct architectural designs across the platform; you set the standard for what good engineering looks like and your technical judgment is a quality gateEstablish and enforce best practices in IaC, pipeline design, Kubernetes operations, and streaming data patternsDrive the multi‑deployment consolidation: one operating model, one onboarding standard, one SRE function—executed with engineering rigourOnboarding & Self‑Serve ToolingBe responsible for establishing foundational data pipelines while owning the onboarding standard and self‑serve tooling to empower business units to develop their own data ingestion capabilitiesBuild and execute prioritized onboarding roadmap that reduces onboarding time to accelerate time‑to‑value for business unitsWork across multiple business units (Health, Digital, Agriculture, Telecom) to understand and support their data ingestion needsStakeholder Management & InfluenceWork across multiple business units and technical teams, building influence without formal authorityPartner with the Analytics Platform team (BI, Looker, Tableau, query platforms) to ensure seamless data flowCommunicate technical complexity to non‑technical stakeholders and translate business needs into platform roadmap prioritiesWhat you bringHands‑on experience in data engineering or platform engineering (pipelines, infrastructure, Infrastructure as Code); you can review and improve the work, not just manage itDeep experience with Kafka and streaming data movement patternsStrong GKE/Kubernetes experience with ability to review and correct architectural designsStrong grounding in alert policy design, SLO definition, incident management, and on‑call operationsProven track record managing complex technical transitions and building operational disciplineExperience consolidating or unifying fragmented systems into a cohesive operating model3+ years experience managing technical teams (ideally 8+ people) with a focus on cross‑training and eliminating silos,



and developing technical talentComfort with distributed teams and experience managing offshore or remote team membersAbility to develop technical talent and foster a culture of learning and accountabilityComfort working across multiple business units and building influence without formal authorityStrong communication skills, able to translate technical complexity for non‑technical audiencesGreat‑to‑HavesExperience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and BigQuery at scaleFamiliarity with data mesh or data platform architecture patternsExperience with product‑oriented team structures or product management mindsetsBackground in a regulated industry (healthcare, telecommunications) or experience with compliance‑driven data requirementsExperience building self‑serve platforms or developer experience (DX) improvementsExposure to agile or lean methodologies in an operations contextSalary Range: $109,000‑$202,000Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan: 20%Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, even if the posted salary range doesn't match your expectations. We're open to discussing competitive compensation packages tailored to your experience level and expertise.TELUS offers rewarding benefits, which may vary per job function, 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 familyFlexibility to work in‑office, virtually or a combination of both, based on the role's requirementsGenerous company matched pension and share purchase programsOpportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serveCareer growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skillsAccessibilityTELUS 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.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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Engineering Manager - Data Ingestion - $109,000 - $202,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Telus
📍 Winnipeg