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Acosta Group

Vice President, Data Engineering and Analytics

On site

Mississauga, Canada

Senior

Freelance

08-01-2026

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Skills

Leadership Python Tableau SQL Data Visualization Data Warehousing Data Governance Data Engineering Architecture Data Architecture Machine Learning Programming power bi Organization Azure AWS Team Leadership Marketing cloud platforms Analytics GCP Snowflake Data Science

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.

RESPONSABILITÉS

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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A French version of this job description is also available here: https://french.acosta.jobs/ | Une version française de cette description de poste est également disponible ici : https://french.acosta.jobs/

Catégorie d'emploi: Exec Salary - Admin

Type de position: Full time

Unité commerciale: Corporate

Échelle 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 matière de ventes et de marketing derrière les marques les plus reconnues et éprouvées auprès des principaux détaillants aux États-Unis et au Canada. Nous proposons des services flexibles qui maximisent l’efficacité. Acosta possède le talent et la technologie nécessaires pour élaborer des stratégies axées sur les données, la portée et les relations, afin de mettre en œuvre ces stratégies, ainsi que les outils pour surveiller, suivre et optimiser les résultats basés sur les indicateurs pour les clients et les détaillants. Acosta et ses filiales, de bonne foi, estiment que cette fourchette de rémunération affichée est la fourchette précise pour ce poste au moment de cette publication. Acosta pourrait finalement payer plus ou moins que la fourchette affichée en fonction des qualifications des candidats et des lieux. Cette fourchette peut être modifiée à l’avenir. Acosta et ses filiales sont des employeurs offrant l’égalité des chances. Nous nous engageons à fournir des aménagements pour les personnes handicapées. Si vous avez besoin d’un aménagement, nous travaillerons avec vous pour répondre à vos besoins, dans la mesure requise par la loi. Les déclarations ci-dessus ont pour but de décrire la nature générale et le niveau de travail effectué par les personnes affectées à cette classification. Elles ne doivent pas être interprétées comme une liste exhaustive de toutes les responsabilités, tâches et compétences requises du personnel ainsi classé. Mosaic se réserve le droit de modifier tout ou partie des des

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... Know more