Manager, Data Science & Analytics

About this opportunity:

Cenovus’s Corporate Data & Information Technology group is looking for a Manager, Data Science and Advanced Analytics. In this leadership role, you will spearhead the development and implementation of advanced analytics solutions, using your expertise in machine learning, optimization, and data-driven decision-making. This role requires strategic collaboration across all business streams and Data & Information Technology teams to deliver innovative solutions that drive significant business value.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and inspire the Data Science and Advanced Analytics team, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery

• Cultivate a high-performing team by driving alignment, focusing on priorities, and fostering employee development through mentorship and coaching

• Lead complex data science projects and teams to develop and implement advanced analytics solutions, ensuring they align with business goals

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, data governance, data engineers, analysts, and business partners, to translate business problems into data science solutions

• Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of machine learning models, from development through deployment, ensuring scalability and performance in production environments

• Provide strategic guidance to business partners on integrating data science into their business processes to improve decision-making and operational efficiency

• Act as a leader with vision; stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and AI, and drive innovation within the team

• Mentor and develop junior data scientists, providing guidance on data science standard processes and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement

• Manage relationships with key partners, ensuring their needs and expectations are met through effective communication and collaboration

• Develop and implement a strategic vision for the Data Science and Advanced Analytics function, aligning it with the overall business strategy and goals

Who you are:

Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:

• Legally authorized to work in Canada

• Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent required

• 12+ years of experience in data science and analytics, with a consistent track record in managing and delivering complex projects within the industry

• Formal people leadership experience is an asset

• Deep expertise in machine learning, NLP, data engineering, and operations research

• Experience developing, deploying, and leading scalable machine learning solutions for business applications

• Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams and maintain relationships effectively

• Ability to communicate technical concepts and insights to both technical and non-technical partners

• Proficiency in Python or R for data science and machine learning, with experience in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud

• Expertise in MLOps, model deployment, and operationalizing machine learning at scale

• Familiarity with various business functions within the industry and experience providing tailored data science solutions

• A solid foundation in data science, operations research, or a related field

We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT November 5, 2024.

If you require accessibility assistance to complete the on-line application or otherwise apply for an open position with Cenovus, its subsidiaries and affiliates, please email careeropportunities@cenovus.com.

Internal candidates that are currently in a lower grade will be assessed based on their sustained job performance, how they demonstrate the expected organizational competency behaviors and values and in discussions with their current leader prior to resolving next steps.

Who we are:

We’re an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary with oil and natural gas production operations in Canada and the Asia Pacific region, and upgrading, refining, and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. We’re committed to enhancing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible, and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.

We've been named a Top Alberta Employer for 2024, a designation recognizing organizations leading their industries in offering exceptional places to work.

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At Cenovus, we embrace diversity of thought, experience, and backgrounds to help us make better business decisions, address our challenges, seize opportunities, and unlock innovative solutions. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel respected, valued, and engaged. We strive for a collaborative, physically and psychologically safe environment where you can be yourself, feel a sense of belonging and thrive. For more information, including details on our inclusion and diversity networks, visit Cenovus.com.

The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.

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