Manager Innovation

2 months ago


Mississauga Ontario CW, Peel region, Canada Jace Holdings Ltd. Full time
Manager Innovation & Strategy Partnership

Requisition ID: 184285
Career Group: Corporate Office Careers
Job Category: Technology Strategy & Innovation
Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%
Job Type: Full-Time
Country: Canada (CA)
Province: Ontario; Alberta; Nova Scotia
City: Mississauga / Calgary / Stellarton

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.

Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team We currently have a full-time opportunity for a Manager Innovation & Strategy Partnership. This role can be based out of one of our main offices including: Stellarton, NS; Mississauga, ON; Alberta, AB.

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:

As a Manager Innovation & Strategy Partnership with Sobeys, you will:

  • Spearhead efforts to identify, assess, and apply future technologies to drive innovation within our organization.
  • Identify emerging technologies and trends relevant to Sobeys' business objectives, and share insights with relevant leaders.
  • Evaluate the potential business impact and feasibility of adopting emerging technologies through rigorous assessment and analysis.
  • Lead the design and execution of proof of concepts (POCs) to validate the applicability of new technologies within Sobeys' operational framework.
  • Collaborate with key technology and business stakeholders to identify gaps, success criteria and metrics for POCs and define a realistic implementation path.
  • Build a culture of technology innovation and continuous improvement by creating an innovation hub for cross-functional collaboration.
  • Provide guidelines on technology best practices and standards for sustainment and maintenance of new technologies.
  • Build and nurture relationships with technology vendors, startups, and industry partners to stay abreast of innovation trends and opportunities.
  • Prepare and present findings, indicative costing, recommendations, and progress to leadership to gain alignment.
  • Takes ownership of the new technology from identification through pilot lifecycle, working with teams they do not have direct authority over.
  • Fosters a culture of innovation and technology awareness across CTAO.
  • Stays current on innovative and emerging technology advancements.
  • Ensure emerging technologies are captured in the overall technology strategy (with Manager of Strategy).
  • Communicate technology advancement research and POC outcomes to CTAO team (with Planning and execution lead).
What you have to offer:

Your experience and resume will show us:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology or related advanced degrees preferred.
  • A minimum of 5 years of proven experience in technology assessment, proof of concept development, establishing technology standards within a large technology enterprise.
  • Hands-on and practical experience with experimental technology and frameworks including cloud, data and analytics.
  • Passion for innovation and staying abreast with technological advancements.
  • Ability to envision and articulate real world application of technology.
  • Retail or consumer goods industry experience is an asset.

Note - All offers are subject to the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

At Sobeys we require our teammates to have the ability to adhere to a hybrid work model that requires your presence at one of our office locations at least three days per week. This requirement is integral to our commitment to team collaboration and the overall success of our office culture.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which varies by role and is designed to help our teammates to live better – physically, financially and emotionally.

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.

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