Data & Analytics Engineering Manager

THE TEAM

The mission of the Engineering Enablement Department our platform organization is to provide the composable building blocks unified foundations and operational guardrails that empower teams to assemble world-class engineering data and AI solutions at scale.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Aritzia is growing and our Engineering Enablement team is growing with it. This is a unique opportunity to be the talent anchor of our Platform organization the team responsible for building the technical foundation that powers Aritzia. As an Engineering Manager you will own the talent lifecycle for a team of high-performing engineers from hiring and onboarding to performance calibration and career development. You will build high-trust teams ensuring they are staffed skilled and psychologically safe while driving organizational health and operational excellence. With the skills you gain in this role the opportunities are endless from a rewarding career in Technology to continued growth and development with Aritzia.

THE ROLE

As the Engineering Manager you will:

• Lead and advance our people through end-to-end people leadership across the 10 areas of management: Planning Hiring Onboarding Evaluating Developing Engaging Scheduling Compensating Transitioning and Mitigating
• Ensure the team can execute against priorities by maintaining operational health (capacity quality sustainable pace) and partnering with Tech Leads and TPMs on planning sequencing and delivery
• Align individual performance and career planning with departmental goals while partnering with TPMs on capacity planning to ensure the right headcount and skill mix are available to execute the roadmap
• Cultivate a collaborative environment centered on open communication fostering fearless feedback and blameless retrospectives to drive continuous improvement
• Ensure teams are properly staffed and skilled to execute against product mandates while coaching teams on DORA metrics (velocity & stability) to remove blockers and improve throughput
• Partner with Tech Leads to apply DORA and SPACE to balance delivery and sustainability: improve throughput and stability (DORA) while monitoring engagement and cognitive load (SPACE) using staffing scope and operational improvements to prevent burnout

THE QUALIFICATIONS

The Engineering Manager has:

• A commitment to learn apply champion and enrich Aritzias Values and Business and People Leadership principles
• The skills to collaborate strategically with cross-functional partners in the pursuit of shared business outcomes
• Excellent communication skills to translate technical concepts for stakeholders and make decisions under pressure
• The ability to translate high-level strategy into clear expectations and accountability for the team (outcomes responsibilities growth plans) partnering with Tech Leads and TPMs on execution
• A dedication to quality and investing in results and new business opportunities that add value
• Proven skills education and/or applicable certifications in:
  • Demonstrated strength in people management applied specifically within a technical context
  • Experience using metrics (DORA/SPACE) to improve throughput and team health
  • Skilled in navigating interpersonal conflict managing burnout risks and fostering psychological safety to maintain high-trust squads in high-pressure environments
  • Sufficient understanding of modern software engineering (Cloud DevOps Data AI) to evaluate performance hire top-tier technical talent and coach engineers
  • Proficiency in operational health reporting utilizing data to identify capacity bottlenecks resource allocation needs and systemic friction
• A sense of urgency and ability to prioritize important work
• An understanding and a passion for the industry in which we operate

THE COMPENSATION

The typical hiring range for this position is $100000-$150000 CAD per year. The final agreed upon salary may vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge skills and experience. Additionally this position may be eligible for bonus.

We are always looking for top talent. If your qualifications differ from those listed above the scope of work and final agreed upon salary may be adjusted to reflect your individual qualifications.

Aritzias Everyday Luxury compensation package goes beyond the base salary with endless growth and recognition opportunities through our pay-for-performance philosophy. With comprehensive benefits aspirational workspaces and elevated employee perks and experiences we provide it all.

THE PERKS

Some of the industry-leading benefits you will receive working at Aritzia:

• Product Discount Maybe youve heard of our famous product discount Or our exclusive private shopping events You have now.
• A-OK Commissary & Café Everyday Luxury dining exclusive to Aritzia. Our in-house bistro and café is a private oasis where employees can enjoy curated subsidized Everyday Luxury dining.
• The SET Our in-office fitness studio and gym with state-of-the-art equipment custom-created classes and optional personal training. Open 7 days a week works out well.
• Aritzia Virtual Wellness Because your health happiness and safety matter 24/7 resources to support you in your wellbeing goals be it physical mental social or financial.
• Aspirational Workplace Our offices are specially designed to be spaces of creativity productivity and inspiration. Theyre also dog friendly. Woof.
• Amenities Additional amenities include a private parents room shower facilities with elevated complementary conveniences bike rooms and more.
• The Extras We also offer a multitude of other perks like dry-cleaning hotel and restaurant discounts self-care promos and on-site medical care.

ARITZIA

Aritzia is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive diverse and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race ethnicity citizenship creed place of origin religion sex gender identity gender expression sexual orientation family status marital status disability age and any other protected characteristic.

Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture Team.

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