Groupe Dynamite Inc. Senior Manager, Data Analytics

Job Details OverviewGroupe Dynamite Inc. (GDI) is a Montréal-based, public company of integrated omni-channel brands, designing and distributing accessible, trend-forward fashion for women since 1975.Our mission of "Empowering YOU to be YOU, one outfit at a time" is brought to life through the GARAGE and DYNAMITE banners and represents the consumer-centric core of GDI's long-standing success as a leading retailer in North America.Today, GDI operates nearly 300 stores across Canada and the United States, as well as shoppable brand experiences at Garageclothing.com and Dynamiteclothing.com.Job Summary:We're looking for a Senior Manager, Data Analytics to lead a high-impact team of over 10 Data Analysts, Data Engineers, and Analytics Engineers supporting company-wide BI reporting and deep insights generation. This role blends strategic leadership and hands-on execution, with a 30:70 ratio of individual contributor to management responsibilities, and requires strong technical acumen and experience managing teams in fast-paced environments. The ideal candidate is passionate about the retail industry and thrives on in-person collaboration, spending at least four days a week in our vibrant office engaging with their team, stakeholders, and peers. You'll report directly to the Senior Director of Data, Analytics, and AI, helping shape the future of data-driven decision-making across the company.Responsibilities:Lead and mentor a high-performing team, instilling modern data principles and engineering excellence while fostering a culture of ownership, experimentation, and continuous improvement;Define and execute a forward-looking analytics roadmap that leverages automation and robust documentation to solve complex problems and scale self-serve analytics across the enterprise;Conduct structured performance evaluations, establish clear KPIs, and create professional development plans to elevate team capabilities and accountability across analytics and data engineering disciplines;Work with the Data Governance Manager and Senior Database Administrator to enforce robust data governance, security, and compliance standards across analytical workflows, ensuring integrity and trust in our data;Partner with stakeholders across IT, digital marketing, planning, allocation, sales operations, finance, and logistics to align on business goals and define meaningful, outcome-driven metrics;Lead your team beyond traditional reporting by driving data-informed decision-making and delivering actionable insights and strategic recommendations;Design and optimize scalable data models and pipelines using Python, DBT, and Snowflake;Enable high-performance analytics, query tuning, and the adoption of modern BI platforms like Sigma or equivalent.Qualifications:Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field;8+ years of experience in data analytics or science, with at least 3 years in a managerial capacity;Advanced expertise in Python and SQL for data manipulation and analysis;Hands-on experience with Snowflake, DBT, and Sigma or similar BI tools for data modelling and visualization;Strong communication skills, with the ability to actively participate in cross-functional meetings and present findings and recommendations to senior leadership;Proven ability to lead and mentor cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making;Demonstrated success in developing and executing analytics roadmaps aligned with business objectives;Familiarity with JIRA;Strong understanding of data governance, security, and compliance standards to ensure data integrity and trustworthiness;Familiarity with retail industry metrics and operations is a plus;Comfortable working in a fast-paced setting and available to work on-site 4 days a week.At GDI, you will be part of a growing organization that understands the importance of investing in people and offers you:A comprehensive compensation package that includes performance-driven bonuses;A group retirement savings program with employer matching;Flexible group insurance with personalized coverage that meets your needs;An employee discount at Garage and Dynamite;Exclusive private sample sales;A flexible vacation policy;And moreGDI has been repeatedly voted one of Montréal's Top Employers and one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People.Our promise...No day will be like the last-we aim to be better today than we were yesterday. We are committed to employment equity.Candidates that are retained will be called for an interview.#LI-NR1