Director of Data

7 days ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Apex Systems Full time $150,000 - $250,000 per year

Title: Director, Data & Analytics

Overview:

We are seeking a seasoned leader to direct the enterprise Data & Analytics (D&A) program and own the AI roadmap for a large-scale transformation. This leader will validate architecture decisions, ideate new possibilities with data, and guide a multidisciplinary team in building the foundation for our client.

Key Responsibilities:


• Define and drive enterprise-wide D&A strategy aligned with digital transformation initiatives.


• Validate and optimize architecture/tooling decisions from a junior migration team to ensure long-term best practices.


• Oversee data ingestion pipelines, medallion architecture, governance, and cataloguing.


• Ensure observability and continuous data quality monitoring across cloud and SaaS integrations.


• Lead and mentor a team of architects, governance/literacy specialists, engineers, and data scientists; identify capability gaps and scale resources as needed.


• Own and advance the AI roadmap, including biometrics, digital twins, predictive maintenance, and IoT sensor applications.


• Partner with business units, airlines, regulators, and vendors to deliver scalable solutions and pilot innovations in an "innovation hub" environment.


• Drive ethical and responsible use of data, AI, and analytics, ensuring governance and regulatory compliance.


• Evaluate emerging technologies, manage POCs, and develop vendor partnerships.

Requirements:


• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, IS, or related (Master's in Analytics/AI or MBA preferred).


• 10+ years of progressive leadership in data/analytics, with proven success leading enterprise-wide strategies and transformations.


• Hands-on experience with Azure, Databricks, and Microsoft Fabric, including on-prem to cloud migrations.


• Strong technical fluency in SQL, Python, Hadoop/NoSQL, and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau).


• Experience implementing CI/CD, SDLC best practices, and modern data management (Data Mesh, medallion architecture).


• Knowledge of observability tools, data catalogues, and governance frameworks (Unity Catalog or similar).


• Track record of delivering AI/analytics innovation (biometrics, IoT, predictive maintenance, digital twins).


• Product thinking with data: able to ideate on what's possible, not just execute defined use cases.


• Experience partnering with government/regulatory bodies and managing external vendors.


• Certifications: CAP and ITIL required; CDAO, CDMP, CET preferred.

For any issues applying please share your resume with Carrigan at and reference Director of Data & Analytics

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