Director, Data Solutions

quadreal

Toronto

On-site

CAD 150,000 - 180,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

QuadReal Property Group seeks a Director, Data Solutions to lead the Data Solutions team within the Enterprise Data & Analytics function. You will own data modelling and BI delivery across the Enterprise Data Platform and partner with finance, IT, and leadership to translate complex requirements into trusted data products.

You will build a high-performing team, set technical standards, manage multiple cross-functional projects, and communicate the business value of data governance and analytics

Qualifications

10+ years in data and analytics, including 4+ years leading and developing teams.
Hands-on engineering and BI expertise with data models and BI solutions; set standards and review complex work (dbt, SQL, Python, DAX).
Strong command of a modern data stack including MS Fabric, dbt, Azure Data Factory, Power BI.
Track record delivering cross-functional projects including finance and corporate reporting initiatives.
Experience evaluating and managing consulting partners and technology vendors.
Ability to translate business requirements into data and analytics solutions for senior stakeholders.
Degree in computer science, engineering, accounting, or similar.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop the Data Solutions team of analysts and BI developers.
Own delivery of data models and BI products on the Enterprise Data Platform.
Translate business/finance requirements into well-scoped solutions and manage multiple projects.
Partner with Platform & Integrations and Data Governance to deliver end-to-end outcomes.
Define and enforce standards for data modelling, analytics, and BI development.

Skills

leadership

stakeholder management

cross-functional collaboration

communication

data storytelling

Education

Degree in computer science or engineering or accounting

Tools

dbt

Power BI

MS Fabric

Azure Data Factory

SQL

Python

DAX

Job description

About QuadReal Property Group

QuadReal Property Group is a global real estate investment, development and operating company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Its assets under management are $98.5 billion. From its foundation in Canada as a full-service real estate operating company, QuadReal has expanded its capabilities globally for investments in equity and debt in both the public and private markets. QuadReal invests directly through operating platforms in which it holds an ownership interest and via programmatic partnerships.

QuadReal seeks to deliver strong investment returns while creating sustainable environments that bring value to the people and communities it serves. Now and for generations to come.

QuadReal: Excellence lives here.

www.quadreal.com

Role Description:

The Director, Data Solutions is a senior leadership role accountable for the data modelling, analytics engineering, and business intelligence capabilities within QuadReal's Enterprise Data & Analytics (ED&A) function. Reporting to the Vice President, ED&A, this role leads the Data Solutions team and owns the data modelling and BI layers of the Enterprise Data Platform (EDP).

The Director leads through people and delivery, and brings credible engineering and BI depth to the role. They build and develop a high-performing team of Data Analyst Leads, analytics engineers, and BI developers, set the direction and technical standards for the function, and translate business needs into trusted data and analytics solutions.

This role suits a technical leader who has come up through engineering or BI and now leads teams, and who excels at cross-functional collaboration, senior stakeholder communication, and project delivery. The Director can clearly articulate the value of the EDP, analytics, and data governance and quality to the business.

Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & People Development (30%)

Lead, coach, and develop the Data Solutions team, including Data Analyst Leads, analytics engineers, and BI developers.
Set objectives, manage performance, and support career growth across the function.
Structure and resource squads to deliver the data modelling and BI roadmap.
Act as the escalation point and senior technical advisor for the Data Solutions team.
Build a culture of engineering excellence, continuous learning, and quality-first thinking.

Solution Delivery & Roadmap (25%)

Own delivery of data models and BI products on the Enterprise Data Platform (MS Fabric, dbt, Apache Airflow, and Power BI).
Translate business and finance requirements into well-scoped, prioritized solutions.
Manage delivery across concurrent projects, balancing scope, timeline, quality, and cost.
Partner with the Directors of Platform & Integrations and Data Governance to deliver end-to-end outcomes.

Stakeholder Engagement & Business Value (25%)

Build trusted relationships with senior business, finance, and IT stakeholders.
Translate technical concepts into clear business language and articulate the value of the EDP, data governance and quality, and information management.
Represent Data Solutions in cross-functional forums, steering committees, and prioritization discussions.

Technical Standards & Vendor Accountability (20%)

Define, enforce, and uphold standards for data modelling, analytics engineering, and BI development across all Data Solutions squads.
Review and validate technical designs for major initiatives, ensuring architectural soundness and alignment with enterprise patterns.
Evaluate proposals from consulting partners and technology vendors; hold vendors accountable for quality and delivery.
Champion data quality, documentation, and alignment with data governance best practices, supported by Microsoft Purview.

Experience and Qualifications:

Required Experience

10+ years in data and analytics, analytics engineering, or business intelligence, including 4+ years leading and developing teams.
Hands-on engineering and BI expertise, with direct experience building data models and BI solutions and the technical depth to set standards and review complex work (dbt, SQL, Python, DAX)
Strong command of a modern data stack, including: MS Fabric, dbt, Azure Data Factory, Power BI.
Track record leading teams and delivering complex, cross-functional projects, including finance and corporate reporting initiatives.
Experience evaluating and managing consulting partners and technology vendors.
Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into data and analytics solutions for senior stakeholders.
Degree in computer science, engineering, accounting, or similar.

Preferred Experience