Business Intelligence Manager

Linamar Corporation; Guelph; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Career advancement

Sustainability initiatives

Community discounts

Job summary

Linamar Corporation is seeking a Manager, Enterprise Data to lead the Mobility Group's enterprise data strategy, governance, integration, quality, security, and lifecycle management. You will oversee the Microsoft Fabric data platform and steer data initiatives across ERP, manufacturing, and cloud systems.

The role requires 7–10 years in enterprise data management, strong leadership, and experience in a manufacturing environment with ERP exposure (IFS preferred).

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of progressive experience in enterprise data management, data engineering, analytics, or information systems.
• Experience managing enterprise-scale data platforms and data integration initiatives.
• Experience developing and implementing data governance frameworks.
• Experience leading technical teams and cross-functional projects.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment is required.
• Experience working with ERP systems is required. (IFS Preferred)
• Experience integrating manufacturing and OT data.
• Microsoft Fabric, Azure, Power Platform, or related certifications.
• Experience implementing enterprise data catalogs and lineage solutions.
• Familiarity with AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics platforms.
• Experience supporting finance, operations, and manufacturing reporting requirements in a global environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the enterprise data strategy, operating model, and roadmap to support reporting, analytics, AI, and business operations.
• Lead enterprise data initiatives and serve as the subject matter expert for data management practices, partnering with business and technology leaders to drive a data-driven culture.
• Lead the acquisition, integration, and management of data from ERP, manufacturing, business, cloud, and external systems.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable data pipelines and enterprise data architectures.
• Own and administer the Microsoft Fabric platform, including data warehouses, lakehouses, semantic models, and supporting services.
• Ensure platform performance, scalability, reliability, and operational excellence while enabling efficient data consumption across the organization.
• Establish and maintain data governance frameworks, standards, and policies related to data ownership, quality, privacy, retention, and usage.
• Lead data quality, master data management, security, access control, and compliance initiatives to ensure accurate, secure, and trustworthy enterprise data.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Data Engineers while establishing technical standards and best practices.
• Manage enterprise data project portfolios, priorities, resources, risks, vendors, and stakeholder communications to deliver business value.

Skills

Data governance

Data engineering

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Analytics

ERP systems experience

Manufacturing experience

Azure/Microsoft Fabric

AI/ML familiarity

Education

University degree in Computer Science/Information Sciences

6 years equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Azure

Power Platform

IFS ERP

Job description

Job Summary

The Manager, Enterprise Data is responsible for leading the Mobility Group's enterprise data strategy, governance, integration, quality, security, and lifecycle management. This role ensures trusted and accessible data is available to support business operations, reporting, analytics, AI, and strategic decision-making. Working closely with business and technology leaders, the Manager oversees enterprise data initiatives, data engineering resources, governance standards, and the ongoing development of the organization's Microsoft Fabric data platform.

Responsibility

Develop and execute the enterprise data strategy, operating model, and roadmap to support reporting, analytics, AI, and business operations.

Lead enterprise data initiatives and serve as the subject matter expert for data management practices, partnering with business and technology leaders to drive a data-driven culture.

Lead the acquisition, integration, and management of data from ERP, manufacturing, business, cloud, and external systems.

Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable data pipelines and enterprise data architectures.

Own and administer the Microsoft Fabric platform, including data warehouses, lakehouses, semantic models, and supporting services.

Ensure platform performance, scalability, reliability, and operational excellence while enabling efficient data consumption across the organization.

Establish and maintain data governance frameworks, standards, and policies related to data ownership, quality, privacy, retention, and usage.

Lead data quality, master data management, security, access control, and compliance initiatives to ensure accurate, secure, and trustworthy enterprise data.

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Data Engineers while establishing technical standards and best practices.

Manage enterprise data project portfolios, priorities, resources, risks, vendors, and stakeholder communications to deliver business value.

Academic/Educational Requirements

University degree or College Diploma in the field of computer science, information sciences, or related field and/or 6 years equivalent work experience.

Certifications in Microsoft, ITIL, or other relevant applications are considered an asset.

Required Skills/Experience

7-10 years of progressive experience in enterprise data management, data engineering, analytics, or information systems.

Experience managing enterprise-scale data platforms and data integration initiatives.

Experience developing and implementing data governance frameworks.

Experience leading technical teams and cross-functional projects.

Experience within a manufacturing environment is required.

Experience working with ERP systems is required. (IFS Preferred)

Experience integrating manufacturing and operational technology (OT) data.

Microsoft Fabric, Azure, Power Platform, or related certifications.

Experience implementing enterprise data catalogs and lineage solutions.

Familiarity with AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics platforms.

Experience supporting finance, operations, and manufacturing reporting requirements in a global environment.

What Linamar Has to Offer

Competitive Compensation

Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.

Opportunities for career advancement.

Sustainability Counsel

Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.

Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration.

With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.

Job Info

• Job Identification 14490
• Job Category Leadership
• Degree Level University
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Days
• Vacancy Status This is an existing vacancy