WestJet

Manager, Strategic Insights

WestJet$95K — $115K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Psychology, Social Sciences, Statistics, or Economics; Master's degree is a plus.
  • 7+ years of experience in market research, customer insights, employee insights, or strategic analytics.
  • 3+ years of experience in a leadership or mentorship role.
  • Proven experience managing multiple research programs simultaneously.
  • Strong background in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, including survey design and data analysis.
  • Familiarity with Medallia, Qualtrics, or other CX insights platforms required.
  • Experience in customer experience measurement; airline or travel industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a high-performing Strategic Insights team by managing workload and coaching members.
  • Oversee execution of enterprise research and listening programs aligned with business priorities.
  • Translate complex data into actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
  • Collaborate with business leaders to address key challenges through insights.
  • Drive continuous enhancement of research methodologies and insight delivery efficiency.

Benefits

  • Competitive total rewards package including flexible savings and benefit programs.
  • Travel privileges for you and your family starting from your first day.
  • A vibrant culture that promotes teamwork and collaboration.
Full Job Description
This position requires in-person collaboration up to five days a week. This arrangement is subject to change based on business requirements.

Role Overview:

As a Manager on WestJet's Strategic Insights Team, you will play a crucial role in understanding and improving the guest experience across WestJet. You will lead the day-to-day delivery of WestJet's Strategic Insights function by overseeing enterprise research, measurement and insight generation across guest, member, employee, brand and digital experience. This role ensures delivery of high-quality, actionable insights that inform strategic decisions while developing team capability.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead a high-performing Strategic Insights team by setting priorities, managing workload, coaching team members and fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and evidence-based decision making.
  • Oversee the delivery of enterprise research and listening programs, ensuring insight initiatives are executed with methodological rigor, on time, and aligned to business priorities.
  • Translate complex quantitative and qualitative data into clear, actionable recommendations that influence strategic decisions and improve guest and employee experience.
  • Partner with business leaders across the organization to identify insight needs, provide strategic consultation, and ensure research addresses key business challenges and opportunities.
  • Drive continuous improvement of the Strategic Insights function by advancing research methodologies, standardizing best practices, leveraging technology and AI, and improving the efficiency and impact of insight delivery.


Qualifications & Experience:

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Psychology, Social Sciences, Statistics, Economics
  • Master's degree is considered an asset.


Experience/Qualifications

  • 7+ years leading market research, customer insights, employee insights or strategic analytics.
  • 3+ years leading/mentor people
  • Experience managing multiple research programs simultaneously.
  • Executive presentation experience.
  • Strong qualitative and quantitative research background.
  • Experience with Medallia, Qualtrics or other CX insights platforms
  • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in survey design, data analysis, and qualitative research methods.
  • Experience with customer experience measurement.
  • Experience with employee research is considered an asset.
  • Airline or travel industry experience is considered an asset.


The benefits of being a WestJetter:

WestJet provides all WestJetters with a competitive total rewards package. On top of that, we offer:

  • A fun and friendly culture with colleagues who work together to win
  • Travel privileges for you and your family, effective from your start date
  • Savings and Benefit programs that are flexible to meet your specific needs


Think we're a great fit? Apply now!

About WestJet

WestJet is a Canadian airline founded in 1996. It began as a low-cost alternative to the country's competing major airlines. WestJet provides scheduled and charter air service to more than 100 destinations in Canada, the United States, Europe, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. WestJet is currently the second-largest Canadian air carrier, behind Air Canada, operating an average of 777 flights and carrying over 66,130 passengers per day. WestJet is a public company with more than 14,000 employees, and is not part of any airline alliance. It operates three variants of the Boeing 737 Next Generation family, as well as Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
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