It’s not a package. It’s a promise®.As Canada’s leading integrated freight, package, and logistics provider, we’ve been helping promises get where they need to be for more than 60 years. How does the magic happen? The journey starts with you. The places we go, the elements we brave, the promises we deliver - it’s all possible because of our people. So, whether you’re looking to build new skills, make an impact in your community, or inspire your team, we go there for you.DescriptionThe Senior Manager, Data Services & Platform is a newly established leadership role within the Data, Governance & Analytics (DG&A;) Hub at Purolator. This role owns two connected capabilities that form the technical backbone of the D&A; organization: Data Services (architecture and engineering) and Platform Services (optimization and operational support of enterprise data platforms).This role provides dedicated ownership for platforms, architecture, and engineering by establishing the technical standards, scalability, and sustainability that the rest of the D&A; Hub and its Spoke partners depend on. The role reports to the Senior Director, Enterprise Data & AI Strategy, and leads a team of Data Architects, Data Engineers and Data platform owners and support teams.ResponsibilitiesData Architecture & EngineeringDevelop and maintain the enterprise data & AI architecture blueprint, aligned to Purolator's D&A; strategy and AI-first principlesDesign and standardize data ingestion, transformation, and distribution patterns across source systems and analytical platformsLead the build and evolution of data pipelines on AWS (Glue, Step Functions, S3) and Azure Data Factory, ensuring reliability, observability, and testabilityDefine data modelling standards in conceptual, logical, physical, and canonical data models for Finance, Operations, and Customer domainsOversee the SAP BDC semantic layer POC and guide integration architecture between SAP S/4 HANA and enterprise Agentic BI/analytics platformsEnsure engineering practices are reusable, well-documented, and aligned with the governed Data Product lifecycleCollaborate with Data Governance on metadata management, lineage, and data quality integration within the architectureOwn the semantic model layer tabular models, DAX(Data Analysis Expressions) at enterprise scale, calculation groups, row-level and object-level security, incremental refresh and Direct Lake, as the single source of consumption semantics for enterprise Power BISet DAX standards, semantic model version control, and CI/CD promotion, using Fabric deployment pipelines and XMLA endpoint governanceDefine and enforce a certified-dataset strategy that eliminates scattered Power BI dataset copies across business unitsPlatform Management & OptimizationOwn the operational health and performance of key D&A; platforms and AI components: Azure Fabric, Azure Power BI (tenant administration, capacity optimization, gateway management), AWS (Glue, Redshift, S3, IAM), Ataccama DQ/MDM modules, and related toolingDefine and execute platform roadmaps including migration, upgrade,



and consolidation initiatives.Establish and enforce platform governance: access controls, cost management, usage monitoring, and SLAsLead Dev Ops and CI/CD implementation for data platform deployments, ensuring consistent and repeatable release managementManage relationships with platform vendors and negotiate technical support arrangements in partnership with Procurement and Vendor ManagementDrive ITS collaboration on infrastructure, cloud provisioning, network, and security requirements for data platforms and AI componentsGovern Microsoft Fabric capacity, CU sizing, workload balance, and auto-scale policies across Finance, Operations and Customer workspacesOwn Power BI tenant governance end-to-end: workspace hygiene, gateway estate, deployment pipelines Dev-Test-Prod, endorsement (Certified / Promoted) and Copilot enablementRationalise dataflows and datamarts against a Fabric-first target state as part of the Qlik Exit and legacy BI modernizationAdditional ResponsibilitiesPeople LeadershipLead, coach, and develop a team of Data Architects and Data Engineers, setting clear goals, performance expectations, and growth pathsBuild team capability in modern cloud data engineering, platform operations, and AI-ready architecture patternsFoster a culture of standardization, documentation, and engineering excellence within the teamCollaborate closely with Delivery Management, Data Governance, and Analytics teams to ensure the technical foundation supports business outcomesStakeholder & Cross-Functional EngagementAct as the primary technical liaison between the D&A; Hub and ITS (Infrastructure, Cloud, Security) teamsRepresent the Data Services & Platform tower in D&A; Steer Co and portfolio planning forumsSupport Finance, Operations, and other Spoke partners in understanding platform capabilities and architectural directionContribute technical input to business cases, RFPs, and SOW evaluations for data platform investmentsEducationA post-secondary degree or diploma in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.ExperienceRequired8+ years of progressive experience in data engineering, data architecture, or data platform management3+ years in a people leadership role (manager or senior manager level) with direct reportsDemonstrated expertise in cloud data platforms AWS (Glue, S3, Redshift, Step Functions) and/or Azure (ADF, Power BI, ADLS)Familiarity with data governance platforms such as Ataccama (or similar: Alation, Collibra, Informatica)Hands-on experience designing and building enterprise-scale data pipelines and integration architecturesStrong background in data modelling conceptual, logical,



and physical across operational and analytical contextsPractical experience with platform administration: Power BI tenant management, capacity planning, performance optimizationTrack record of driving platform standardization, Dev Ops enablement, and release management in a data contextStrong stakeholder communication skills able to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiencesExpertise in Microsoft Fabric Semantic Models such as tabular modelling, DAX at enterprise scale, calculation groups, row-level and object-level security, incremental refresh, Direct Lake and composite models5+ years leading enterprise Power BI development - canonical semantic models, deployment pipelines, XMLA endpoint governance, gateway estate and Copilot-enabled analyticsDemonstrated experience defining and enforcing a certified-dataset strategy across multiple business domainsPreferredExperience with SAP integration architectures (S/4 HANA, BW, BDC, ODP) and semantic layer designExposure to BI migration initiativesUnderstanding of Data Ops and MLOps practices and toolingExperience in logistics, supply chain, or parcel delivery industry environmentsRelevant cloud certifications: AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Data Engineer Associate, or equivalentMicrosoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate (DP-600) and/or Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300)Familiarity with Ataccama, Fabric Data Activator, One Lake shortcuts and cross-cloud mirroring (Semantic Models, One Lake, Direct Lake, DAX, XMLA)Experience running BI rationalisation programs (dataset consolidation, workspace re-organisation, endorsement rollout)Language Requirement: Proficiency in English is required for this position due to the frequent communications that must be conducted in English with various stakeholders. This requirement is justified by the nature of the responsibilities and operational needs.POSTING DETAILSLocation: 530 - CorporateWorking Conditions: Office EnvironmentReports to: Senior Director Data & Artifcial Intelligence---Purolator is an equal prospect employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all qualified applicants and provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.Purolator complies with Canadian law in all recruitment practices. During pre-screening, we may use an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool, supported by human oversight, to efficiently manage tasks such as resume screening and candidate matching, enabling our team to connect with qualified candidates faster.Personal information is used solely for recruitment and managed in accordance with privacy legislation. For AI-related inquiries only, contact Talent COE@. To apply, visit our Careers Page.We recognize that employees and their families are essential to our success. We strive to provide a safe, healthy, and supportive workplace, ensuring the right people have the tools they need to thrive.Every day at Purolator is an opportunity to connect with colleagues, customers, and communities to make a positive impact. Learn more about our values at .

📌 Senior Manager, Data Services & Platforms Job Details | Purolator (Mississauga)
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