Information and Common Data Environment (CDE) Manager - #187516

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

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Context

Within the Digital Workstream of the Project, the Information & CDE Manager serves as a strategic digital leader responsible for orchestrating the organization's integrated information ecosystem across a major infrastructure project. This pivotal role oversees the comprehensive Common Data Environment (CDE) - a unified ecosystem comprising BIM, GIS, EDMS, Collaboration Portal, and PMIS (Project Management Information System) platforms - ensuring seamless digital collaboration, information integrity, and compliance with international standards.

Missions/Main Duties

Integrated CDE Management

• Ecosystem Integration & Platform Orchestration: Develop and optimize an integrated CDE with standardized interfaces and data exchange for a unified project information source.
• Governance & Workflow Optimization: Implement data governance policies and create efficient cross-platform workflows with automated checkpoints.
  
  

Advanced Information Management

• Information Strategy & Schema: Align information management strategy with project goals and develop metadata schemas for effective retrieval and integration.
• Quality Assurance & Security: Use automated processes to ensure data integrity and compliance, and apply security protocols with role-based access.
  
  

Stakeholder Collaboration & Digital Adoption

• Change Management & Training: Lead digital transformation, system adoption, and provide training for effective CDE use.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Requirements Management: Act as liaison for information management practices and convert stakeholder needs into technical specifications.
  
  

Digital Innovation & Technology Integration

• Systems Integration: Integrate BIM, GIS, EDMS, and PMIS for a cohesive digital ecosystem.
• Process Optimization: Automate workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual processing.
  
  

Risk Management & Compliance

• Standards & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to project and industry standards like ISO 19650 and maintain compliance with data protection regulations.
• Audit & Risk Mitigation: Conduct audits to identify improvement areas and develop contingency and recovery plans for critical assets.
  
  

Profile/Skills

Training: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, Construction Management, or related field (Master's preferred)

Years of experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in information management, digital collaboration, or CDE implementation within complex infrastructure projects.

Technical Competencies

• Certifications & Experience: Hold professional certifications in Information Management (ISO 19650), BIM Management, or Project Management (PMP, Prince2) with experience in large-scale infrastructure projects ($100M+).
• Digital & System Integration: Knowledge of digital twin implementation, emerging technologies, and expertise in system integration, API development, and data exchange.
• Information Management & Standards: Demonstrated expertise in ISO 19650, configuring multiple information systems (BIM, GIS, EDMS, PMIS), and implementing information management protocols.
• Data Governance & Architecture: Strong understanding of data governance, information architecture, metadata management, and advanced knowledge of CDE platforms like Oracle Aconex and Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• BIM, GIS & Asset Management: Understanding of BIM environments, geospatial data management, and asset information management for Digital Twin development.
• Data Analytics & Security: Experience with business intelligence tools (MS Power BI), data visualization, and knowledge of cybersecurity principles and data protection.
  
  

Personal Qualities And Soft Skills

• Strategic Vision & Systems Thinking: Develop and implement long-term information and CDE management strategies with an understanding of complex interrelationships between information systems.
• Digital Leadership & Problem-Solving: Lead digital transformation initiatives, drive adoption, and creatively resolve complex information management challenges.
• Communication & Collaboration: Translate technical concepts for diverse stakeholders and work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Adaptability: Demonstrate flexibility in responding to changing project requirements and emerging technologies.
  
  

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.