Global Data Strategy Director

EY; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

EY-Parthenon seeks an Executive Director to lead data strategy and governance, partnering with senior leaders to implement strategic priorities. You will shape data platforms, drive insights, and collaborate with the EY-P Global Innovation Team to harness data across engagements.

You will lead procurement, vendor governance, and data asset development while aligning with global platforms and risk management. Strong leadership and global perspective are essential.

Qualifications

• Worked in a technical EY-P role for at least 5 years across multiple service offerings.
• Demonstrated high performance in the last 3 years.
• Flexible hours with international travel or calls across time zones.
• Experience working internationally.
• Experience leveraging data in engagement services.
• Experience across multiple Connected Capital Solutions.

Responsibilities

• Work with the firm Data Office and Regional Member Firms to implement the ‘Client consent clause’ into engagement agreement standard T&Cs.
• Manage data demand, budget, procurement and selection of data vendors in line with the Global EY-P Data Strategy and to enable our new Global Platform, Strategy Edge.
• Research new data and software providers to identify new and alternative data/solutions that can best meet our EY-P business needs.
• Manage the build of EY Data assets and IP and deploying these through our OneEdge Solutions.
• Work with QRM, Independence, PIA and General counsel to challenge and approve data re-use and new ways of consuming data.

Skills

Tech capabilities

Stakeholder skills

Complex info

Communication & influence

EY/EY-P knowledge

Self-starter

Adaptability

Global mindset

Job description

EY-Parthenon seeks an Executive Director to lead data strategy and governance, partnering with senior leaders to implement strategic priorities. You will shape data platforms, drive insights, and collaborate with the EY-P Global Innovation Team to harness data across engagements.

You will lead procurement, vendor governance, and data asset development while aligning with global platforms and risk management. Strong leadership and global perspective are essential.