Manager, Data and Digital Innovation

Socket.dev; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Fleetway seeks a Manager, Data and Digital Innovation to guide data management, governance, and digital transformation across CMDM and IDE functions. You will lead cross-functional teams, align digital initiatives with client and regulatory requirements, and ensure the organization leverages modern data environments.

The role focuses on strategic leadership, stakeholder collaboration with IT and industry partners, and driving an evolving digital future through best practices and people

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in data management, digital transformation, or related fields.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Experience developing data governance or enterprise information management strategies.
• Experience with integrated data environments or enterprise technology initiatives.
• Experience delivering customer-focused technical publications or information management in technical/industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, production, and delivery of technical documentation and data products ensuring quality and compliance.
• Provide leadership for CMDM, document management, and IDE activities.
• Develop and execute data management, governance, and digital innovation strategies.
• Identify and implement digital technologies to improve efficiency and service delivery.
• Govern IDE adoption and data-centric business processes including S1000D.

Skills

Data management

Digital transformation

Technical leadership

S1000D knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

S1000D

IDE

Job description

The Manager, Data and Digital Innovation provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for Fleetway's Technical Publications, Configuration and Data Management (CMDM), and Document Management functions. The role is accountable for developing and executing Fleetway's data management and digital innovation strategies, ensuring the organization leverages modern technologies, integrated data environments, and industry best practices to meet client, regulatory, and corporate requirements.

Reporting to the Senior Management Team, the Manager leads Fleetway's Digital Innovation Agenda, including the implementation and governance of integrated data environments (IDE), digital transformation initiatives, and the adoption of industry standards such as S1000D. The Manager serves as the key liaison with J.D. Irving Information Technology and other corporate and industry partners, ensuring digital solutions are aligned with Fleetway's business objectives and customer needs.

The Manager is also responsible for the performance, development, and succession planning of departmental personnel, ensuring the team possesses the skills and capabilities required to support Fleetway's evolving digital future.

If you're passionate about leveraging data, technology, and digital innovation to drive organizational success, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, production, and delivery of technical documentation, data products, and information management services, ensuring quality, accuracy, and compliance with customer and contractual requirements.

• Provide leadership and oversight for Technical Publications, Configuration and Data Management (CMDM), document management, and integrated data environment (IDE) activities.

• Develop and execute Fleetway's data management, governance, and digital innovation strategies, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, customer requirements, and industry best practices.

• Identify, evaluate, and implement digital technologies, tools, and processes that improve operational efficiency, business performance, and service delivery.

• Lead the implementation, governance, and continuous improvement of integrated data environments and data‑centric business processes, including the adoption of industry standards such as S1000D.

• Collaborate with clients, corporate partners, J.D. Irving Information Technology, and industry stakeholders to deliver innovative data management and digital solutions.

• Provide strategic guidance and subject matter expertise on technical publications, information management, digital transformation, and data governance initiatives.

• Support organizational change management, workforce readiness, training, and user adoption associated with new technologies and digital tools.

• Develop business plans, resource strategies, and workforce plans to support current and future operational requirements.

• Lead, mentor, and develop team members while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related technical discipline.

• Equivalent combination of technical diploma, education, and relevant experience may be considered.

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in data management, digital transformation, engineering information management, technical publications, information technology, or related fields.

• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams.

• Experience developing and implementing data governance, digital transformation, or enterprise information management strategies.

• Experience working with integrated data environments, digital engineering tools, or enterprise technology initiatives.

• Experience managing customer deliverables within a technical, engineering, defense, marine, or industrial environment.

• Experience leading organizational change and business process improvement initiatives.

Assets

• Knowledge of S1000D, configuration management, and technical publications.

• Experience within marine, defense, engineering, or related industries.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is considered an asset.

We're committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Fleetway is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented groups, and we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to thrive.

We encourage applicants to self-identify if they belong to an underrepresented group, as part of our commitment to equitable hiring practices and fostering a truly inclusive workforce.

If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know—we're happy to help.