Data Practice Lead

Medium; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Toronto is seeking a Data Practice Lead to drive the strategic direction of data management consulting services. You will leverage your expertise in cloud engineering and client management to deliver innovative solutions. The ideal candidate has proven leadership experience in data consulting, along with a strong foundation in Azure and AWS data services. This role emphasizes relationship building and mentoring within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role within a data consulting or analytics environment.
• Design and implementation experience with Azure and/or AWS Cloud Data Services.
• In-depth knowledge of data management, analytics, and business intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Develop vision and strategy for the data practice.
• Lead development of innovative data solutions to meet client needs.
• Cultivate client relationships to ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership in data consulting

Azure Cloud Data Services

AWS Cloud Data Services

Master Data Management

Data management and analytics

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Business Analytics or Computer Science

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

Job description

As Data Practice Lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving the strategic direction of our consulting services related to data management, analytics, and business intelligence. This opportunity will allow you to utilize your unique blend of technical expertise, software and cloud engineering, and client management skills.

Electric Mind, formerly Intelliware, is a business andtechnology consulting leader in providing innovative, practical solutions driven by engineering excellence. We work differently here; you will find continuous opportunities to learn, grow, and share knowledge within your team and the expert communities at Electric Mind all while delivering excellence.

While working with teams in an Agile environment, you will be:

• Developing and articulating a clear vision and strategy for the data practice, how we go to market and make clients successful
• Leading the development and implementation of innovative data solutions to meet client needs and market demands while staying on top of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices
• Collaborating with clients to understand their business challenges and goals, and acting as a trusted advisor, providing strategic guidance and recommending data solutions that align with their objectives
• Cultivating and maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring high levels of satisfaction, and identifying opportunities for additional services
• Coaching and mentoring team members to encourage growth and development of their technical and leadership skills, and fostering a collaborative and innovative team culture
• Overseeing the end-to-end delivery of data consulting projects, ensuring completion on time, on budget, and meeting or exceeding client expectations
• Providing guidance on data modeling, analysis, visualization, and implementation of data solutions
• Monitoring project milestones, identifying risks, and implementing mitigation strategies
• Collaborating with Client Partners to identify and pursue new business opportunities
• Participating in pre-sales activities, including proposal development, client presentations, and scoping of data projects
• Contributing to the growth of the data practice through the expansion of existing client relationships and the acquisition of new clients

'Must Have' Skills/Experience

• Proven experience in a leadership role within a data consulting or analytics environment
• Design and implementation experience with Azure Cloud Data Services and/or AWS Cloud Data Services
• Design and implementation experience with Master Data Management, especially customer and reference data for financial services
• In-depth knowledge of data management, analytics, business intelligence, and related technologies
• Growth mindset and desire to learn
• Bachelor’s Degree in: Data Science, Business Analytics or Computer Science (or equivalent education/experience)

'Nice to Have' Skills/Experience

• Snowflake and Databricks experience
• Financial Services industry experience
• Sales, pre-sales, or consulting experience
• Exposure to and enthusiasm for Agile approaches
• Master’s Degree in: Data Science, Business Analytics or Computer Science (or equivalent education/experience)

For more info on Electric Mind, check out our Careers Page and Instagram.

Electric Mind is committed to diversity in the workplace. We are an inclusive employer and welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. Applicants’ needs will be accommodated during our recruitment and selection process so please advise us if you require accommodation.