Vice President, Data Engineering and Analytics

Vice President, Data Engineering and Analytics Acosta Services, Inc (Acosta Group) – Head of Data Engineering and Analytics Apply as Vice President, Data Engineering and Analytics at Acosta Services, Inc (Acosta Group). Description The Vice President of Data Engineering and Analytics is a strategic executive leader responsible for shaping and executing the organization’s enterprise data vision. This role oversees the full data lifecycle—from acquisition and engineering to advanced analytics and AI‑driven solutions—ensuring data is a core enabler of business growth, innovation, and operational excellence. Note: This is a hybrid role based in Mississauga/Toronto, ON. Candidates will be expected to work up to 3 days per week onsite depending on proximity to corporate hubs. Will also consider candidates from Jacksonville, FL (USA) and Lewisville (Dallas), TX (USA). Salary range: $245,000.00 - $303,000.00. Responsibilities Data Strategy & Vision Define and lead the enterprise data strategy aligned with business goals. Champion a data‑driven culture across the organization. Team Leadership Build, mentor, and scale high‑performing teams across data engineering, analytics, and data science. Foster a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive team environment. Data Architecture & Infrastructure Oversee the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and modern data platforms (e.g., data lakes, warehouses, pipelines). Ensure high availability, performance, and cost‑efficiency of data systems. Advanced Analytics & AI Drive the adoption of machine learning, generative AI, and predictive analytics to deliver actionable insights and data products. Partner with business units to identify high‑impact use cases. Data Governance & Quality Establish and enforce enterprise‑wide data governance frameworks, including data stewardship, metadata management, and quality standards. Ensure compliance with data privacy and regulatory requirements. Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate with executive leadership and cross‑functional teams to align data initiatives with strategic priorities. Translate complex data insights into clear, actionable business recommendations. Vendor & Partner Management Manage relationships with external data service providers, ensuring performance against SLAs and cost‑effectiveness. Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field. Ten (10) or more years of progressive experience in data engineering, analytics, or related domains, including five (5) or more years in executive leadership roles. Proven success in leading enterprise data transformations and delivering measurable business outcomes. Deep expertise in: Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) Data warehousing (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery) ETL/ELT tools and orchestration frameworks Programming languages (Python, SQL, R) Data visualization (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) Strong understanding of data governance, security, and compliance frameworks. Demonstrated ability to influence at all levels and communicate complex data concepts to non‑technical stakeholders. Experience managing budgets, vendor contracts, and cross‑functional initiatives. Legal and Equal Opportunity Acosta et Mosaic are the driving forces behind the most recognized and proven brands across the United States and Canada. We provide flexible services that maximize efficiency. Acosta possesses the talent and technology necessary for data‑driven strategies, scope, and relationships. Acosta and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers; we commit to accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you need accommodation, we will work with you as allowed by law. The statements above are intended to describe the nature of work performed. They are not exhaustive. Mosaic reserves the right to modify the description. By submitting your application, you accept the Acosta privacy declaration and terms of use. Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A French version of this job description is also available here: https://french.acosta.jobs/ #J-18808-Ljbffr