Job Specifications
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 our office environment in Mississauga/Toronto, ON. Candidates will be expected to work as much as 3 days per week onsite depending on proximity to corporate hubs.Will also consider candidates from Jacksonville, FL USA and Lewisville (Dallas), TX USA.
RESPONSABILITES
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.
Les 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.
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Categorie d'emploi: Exec Salary - Admin
Type de position: Full time
Unite commerciale: Corporate
Echelle salariale: $245,000.00 - $303,000.00
Company: Acosta Services, Inc
Req ID: 11696
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About Us: Acosta et Mosaic sont les forces motrices en matiere de ventes et de marketing derriere les marques les plus reconnues et eprouvees aupres des principaux detaillants aux Etats-Unis et au Canada. Nous proposons des services flexibles qui maximisent l'efficacite. Acosta possede le talent et la technologie necessaires pour elaborer des strategies axees sur les donnees, la portee et les relations, afin de mettre en oeuvre ces strategies, ainsi que les outils pour surveiller, suivre et optimiser les resultats bases sur les indicateurs pour les clients et les detaillants. Acosta et ses filiales, de bonne foi, estiment que cette fourchette de remuneration affichee est la fourchette precise pour ce poste au moment de cette publication. Acosta pourrait finalement payer plus ou moins que la fourchette affichee en fonction des qualifications des candidats et des lieux. Cette fourchette peut etre modifiee a l'avenir. Acosta et ses filiales sont des employeurs offrant l'egalite des chances. Nous nous engageons a fournir des amenagements pour les personnes handicapees. Si vous avez besoin d'un amenagement, nous travaillerons avec vous pour repondre a vos besoins, dans la mesure requise par la loi. Les declarations ci-dessus ont pour but de decrire la nature generale et le niveau de travail effectue par les personnes affectees a cette classification. Elles ne doivent pas etre interpretees comme une liste exhaustive de toutes les responsabilites, taches et competences requises du personnel ainsi classe. Mosaic se reserve le droit de modifier tout ou partie des descriptions
About the Company
Acosta Group fuses storied expertise, unmatched connectivity and advanced insight to accelerate brand growth - everywhere you sell. Our collective of the most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies is reimagining how people connect with brands at every point in the consumer journey. Comprised of Acosta, ActionLink, CORE Foodservice, CROSSMARK, Mosaic, Premium Retail Services and Product Connections, Acosta Group understands and anticipates evolving consumer needs, fueling accelerated performance to connect tomorr...
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