Manager, Data & Analytics

JOB DESCRIPTION
Midland Transport is currently seeking a Senior Analytics Lead in Moncton, NB. The Manager, Data, Analytics & Reporting is responsible for leading Midland's enterprise analytics, reporting, and data governance capabilities, ensuring data is accurate, trusted, and consistently used to drive business performance. Operating at the intersection of business and technology, this role standardizes reporting, enforces governance, and delivers insights tied to operational and financial outcomes. This is a critical role in Midland's transformation, building the foundation required to scale analytics, enable performance management, and support future advanced capabilities.
Midland is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:
• A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs
• Health & wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs
• Maternity leave top-up program (if applicable)
• RRSP matching program
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development as well as 24/7 access to online curated learning
• Growth and progression opportunities within Midland and the larger network of the JD Irving group of companies
• Hybrid Work Schedule (if applicable) to provide you the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per week
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develop and execute the analytics roadmap, aligning priorities with business objectives and enterprise strategy.
• Partner with business leaders to turn key questions into actionable insights that improve performance, service, capacity, and revenue.
• Establish and govern enterprise reporting standards, KPI definitions, and a trusted single source of truth.
• Lead data governance, stewardship, quality, and data management practices to ensure accuracy, integrity, and consistency.
• Manage and develop analytics and data management teams, fostering accountability, capability growth, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the delivery of reporting, dashboards, and analytics solutions that provide timely, accurate, and business-focused insights.
• Lead the execution of data and analytics initiatives, prioritizing work based on business value and measurable outcomes.
• Support AI enablement by ensuring data readiness, governance, performance measurement, and adoption tracking are in place.
• Act as a trusted analytics partner across business, technology, and transformation teams, driving alignment and data-informed decision-making.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Post-secondary education in Business, Data Analytics, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8-10 years of progressive experience in analytics, data management, business intelligence, or related leadership roles.
• Proven leadership experience managing analytics teams and driving data-focused initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights.
• Deep understanding of reporting, performance measurement, data governance, and data management best practices.
• Experience with business intelligence tools and modern data platforms, with Power BI experience preferred.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with the ability to drive organizational change.
Assets (Preferred)
• Relevant industry, analytics, data, or project management certifications.
ABOUT US
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
ABOUT THE TEAM
At Midland, we're not just moving freight - we're building the next generation of transportation. We've been one of the most trusted carriers in Canada and the United States for over 55 years. We are driven by superior quality service, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. We're investing in technology to deliver measurable customer-focused solutions, and we're also committed to sustainability and growth.
Joining Midland means becoming part of a dynamic company that values safety, continuous improvement, and results. Our employees are the driving force behind our success, and we're proud to foster a workplace where talent thrives, ideas are valued, and careers are built for the long haul. Whether on the road or in a service centre or office, every Midland employee helps build lasting relationships with our customers. We're looking for motivated and skilled people who want to contribute to our high-performing team and be part of a business that is growing, evolving, and setting the standard in transportation and logistics.
Let's drive success together.