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Data Lead
Apply Digital
Canada
Posted on Oct 10, 2024
ABOUT APPLY DIGITAL
Apply Digital is a global digital transformation partner for change agents. Leveraging expertise that spans Business Transformation Strategy, Product Design & Development, Commerce, Platform Engineering, Data Intelligence, Change Management, and beyond, we enable our clients to modernize their organizations and deliver meaningful impact to the business and to their customers. Our 650+ team members have helped transform global companies like Kraft Heinz, NFL, Moderna, Lululemon, Games Workshop, Atlassian, and The Very Group. Visit applydigital.com to learn how we can unlock your company’s potential.
LOCATION: Apply Digital is hybrid/remote friendly. The preferred candidate should be based in Canada, working in hours that align to ET (Eastern Timezone).
THE ROLE:
Apply Digital is seeking an experienced Data Lead to spearhead our data initiatives and drive our team to new levels of performance. This position requires a unique combination of technical mastery and strategic leadership. The successful candidate will possess deep expertise in data engineering, MarTech, and analytics solutions, with a strong focus on Customer Data Platforms (CDP) and data warehouse technologies. You will be responsible for guiding the Data team, interfacing with clients to deliver data-driven strategies, and managing end-to-end data solution implementations.A proven track record in integrating data across multiple cloud platforms and media channels, activating data for marketing effectiveness, and aligning cross-functional teams through innovation is essential. Familiarity with data science or advanced analytics is a strong advantage.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a team of data resources in designing, creating, and maintaining scalable data pipelines, architectures, and analytics solutions.
- Integrate data with media platforms by leveraging Customer Data Platforms (CDP) to enhance client capabilities.
- Liaise with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders as the primary data engineering liaison to define project data requirements and technology stacks.
- Translate complex business requirements into technical specifications, ensuring the team's solutions align with client needs.
- Foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and the adoption of data engineering and analytics best practices.
- Ensure the team's solutions utilize Cloud services effectively by optimizing data architectures for performance and scalability.
- Champion the development and implementation of data architecture frameworks, standards, and principles, covering modeling, metadata, security, and reference data.
- Oversee data security and compliance measures to ensure all data handling aligns with company policies and regulations.
- Promote continuous learning within the team, staying ahead of emerging technologies and methodologies in data engineering and analytics.
Requirements:
- A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- At least 7 years of experience in data engineering, analytics or measurement with a proven track record of leading data teams.
- Expertise in Analytics solution, SQL, ETL, data warehousing technologies, and extensive hands-on experience with Cloud services.
- Demonstrated experience in data modeling, analysis techniques, and implementing data management best practices.
- Experience with data activation on media platforms using data integrations and Customer Data Platforms (CDP).
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead client-facing discussions and presentations.
- Previous experience in a client-facing role, with a strong understanding of Data Analytics practices.
- Experience in data science or advanced analytics.
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LIFE AT APPLY DIGITAL
When you feel safe and healthy, you can bring your best self — and ideas — to the team. In addition to a remote office set-up budget, annual celebrations, and parental leave top-ups, here are a few benefits we offer to support your well-being:
Great projects: Broaden your skills on a range of engaging projects with global brands and important work for causes we care about.
An inclusive environment: We’re truly committed to building a culture where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels welcome. So come as you are.
Learning opportunities: We offer generous training budgets, including partner tech certifications, custom learning plans, workshops, mentorship, and peer support.
Generous vacation policy: Work-life balance is key to our team’s success, so we offer ample time away from work to promote overall well-being.
Customizable benefits: Tailor your extended health and dental plan to your needs, priorities, and preferences.
Flexible work arrangements: We work in a variety of ways, from remote, to in-office, to a blend of both.
Apply Digital is committed to building a culture where differences are celebrated and everyone feels welcome. That’s why we value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are recognized and valued.
For more information, visit the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by emailing us at careers@applydigital.com.
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