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Workada; Montreal (administrative region); Remote; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Highspring seeks a Head of Data & AI Platform to lead strategy, evolution, and operational excellence of a global Data & AI Platform. This senior role defines long-term vision, drives enterprise-wide AI adoption, and builds the foundation for advanced analytics and AI initiatives.

You will oversee a multi-level org of managers and technical experts, align platform investments with priorities, and partner with executives to deliver measurable business outcomes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in data/AI, platform engineering, or related tech disciplines.
• 5+ years leading managers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven experience building and operating enterprise technology platforms.
• Success leading digital transformation and AI adoption in large orgs.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the enterprise strategy for a global Data & AI Platform.
• Lead and develop a multi-level organization of managers, architects, engineers, and specialists.
• Establish platform roadmaps, priorities, service evolution, KPIs and business outcomes.
• Drive enterprise adoption of data and AI capabilities with stakeholders across the business and tech.
• Build capabilities for agentic AI, advanced analytics, ML, and future AI innovations.
• Ensure platform security, scalability, reliability, and global integration.
• Influence enterprise tech decisions and align cross-functional teams around investments.
• Develop strategic relationships with cloud providers, vendors, and partners.
• Represent the organization at industry events and with strategic partners.
• Monitor emerging technologies to guide long-term platform evolution.

Skills

Data architectures

Cloud platforms

MLOps

Executive leadership

Job description

Highspring is a next-generation consulting and professional services firm. We deliver modern, agile, and forward-thinking solutions to our clients across North America. We work with some of the most innovative organizations across industries to help them drive transformation, accelerate innovation, and unlock business value through technology. At Highspring, we believe in empowering our people, fostering leadership, and delivering measurable impact.

The Opportunity

Highspring is seeking a Head of Data & AI Platform to lead the strategy, evolution, and operational excellence of a global enterprise Data & AI Platform. This is a senior leadership role responsible for defining the long-term vision, driving enterprise-wide adoption of data and AI capabilities, and building the technical foundation required to support advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and next-generation digital initiatives.

As the leader of a multi-level organization of managers and technical experts, you will oversee platform strategy, capability roadmaps, service delivery, and business outcomes while partnering closely with executive stakeholders to align platform investments with organizational priorities.

What You’ll Do

• Define, communicate, and execute the enterprise strategy for a global Data & AI Platform while ensuring alignment with executive technology priorities.
• Lead and develop a multi-level organization consisting of managers, architects, engineers, and technical specialists.
• Establish and manage platform roadmaps, portfolio priorities, service evolution, KPIs, and measurable business outcomes.
• Drive enterprise-wide adoption of data and AI capabilities through strategic partnerships with business and technology stakeholders.
• Build the foundational capabilities required to enable agentic AI, advanced analytics, machine learning, and future AI innovations.
• Ensure the platform remains secure, scalable, reliable, and integrated across global operations.
• Influence enterprise-level technology decisions and align cross-functional teams around platform investments and priorities.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with cloud providers, technology vendors, and industry partners.
• Represent the organization externally through industry events, executive presentations, and strategic partner engagements.
• Monitor emerging technologies and industry trends to guide long-term platform evolution and innovation.
• Resolve complex issues, balance competing priorities, and ensure delivery remains aligned with strategic objectives.
• Champion operational excellence, service reliability, continuous improvement, and innovation across the platform ecosystem.

What You Bring to the Table

• 10+ years of experience in data, analytics, artificial intelligence, platform engineering, or related technology disciplines.
• 5+ years of experience leading managers and multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Proven experience building, scaling, and operating enterprise technology platforms.
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise digital transformation and AI adoption initiatives across large, complex organizations.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior business and technology leaders.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and organizational development skills.
• Experience managing complex technology portfolios, investments, and strategic initiatives.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive decisions.

Core Skills Required

• Deep expertise in modern Data & AI architectures.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms, data lakehouses, streaming technologies, and distributed systems.
• Experience with MLOps, AI/ML platform capabilities, and emerging agentic AI frameworks.
• Knowledge of enterprise security, governance, compliance, privacy, and risk management practices.
• Ability to translate business objectives into scalable technical capabilities and operating models.
• Experience driving platform performance, reliability, scalability, and cost optimization.
• Expertise in organizational change management and technology adoption.
• Strong vendor management and strategic partnership experience.
• Ability to align technology strategy with measurable business outcomes.

Our Stack

The environment may include technologies and platforms such as:

• Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS, and/or Google Cloud)
• Data Lakehouse Architectures
• Streaming and Event-Driven Data Platforms
• Machine Learning and MLOps Tooling
• Enterprise Data Governance Frameworks
• AI and Generative AI Platforms
• API and Integration Technologies
• Modern Analytics and Business Intelligence Solutions

Why Join Highspring?

• Influence strategic technology decisions at the executive level.
• Work alongside talented consultants, architects, and technology leaders.
• Drive innovation in one of the fastest-growing areas of enterprise technology.
• Access continuous learning, leadership development, and professional growth opportunities.
• Contribute to high-impact programs that shape the future of data and AI adoption.

By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.

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