VP, Data

Prodigy Education; Toronto; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Prodigy Education is seeking a VP of Data to shape the strategic direction of their data department. This role calls for a leader with experience across data engineering, analytics, and data science, focusing on leveraging data to drive business opportunities. You will work directly with the executive team to ensure that data practices support organizational strategy, while leading significant change initiatives within the company. Join Prodigy in making learning fun and accessible for students worldwide!

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Support for professional development and growth

Inclusive company culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading data functions in a B2C SaaS environment.
• Excellent communication skills for non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience developing data models and architectures.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the long-term data vision aligning with company goals.
• Oversee data roadmap and manage resources effectively.
• Lead innovation in data methodologies and tools.

Skills

Leadership

Data Strategy

Project Management

Data Governance

Change Management

Education

Advanced degree in Data Science, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Prodigy Education, a global leader in game-based learning, is on a mission to make every student in the world love learning. We believe learning should be as fun as playing a video game. This is central to our educational philosophy, because when you love what you do, you do it better. Visit www.prodigygame.com to learn more.

With Prodigy, kids practice standards-aligned skills in Math and English as they play our fun, adaptive learning games. All with teacher and parent tools to support their learning in class and at home.

As the VP, Data, you will set the overall direction for our data department and play a key role in embedding data at the heart of Prodigy’s strategy. Your leadership will span across Data Engineering, Data Analytics, and Data Science, driving innovation and change throughout the organization. You will work closely with the executive team to ensure that data drives strategic decisions, unlocks new business opportunities, and fosters a data-driven culture across the company. This is a pivotal role where your vision for data will help shape the future of game-based learning.

Your Impact

• Define and execute the long-term data vision and strategy, aligning it with company-wide goals.
• Lead the data teams across engineering, analytics, and data science, ensuring the successful delivery of impactful insights and business solutions.
• Drive innovation in data methodologies, tools, and industry best practices to keep Prodigy at the forefront of data advancements.
• Partner with executive leadership to influence the broader organizational strategy using data-driven insights and analytics.
• Oversee the data roadmap, managing resources effectively while ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Lead significant change initiatives, ensuring successful adoption of new tools, methodologies, and innovations.
• Ensure data practices align with internal and external compliance standards to mitigate risk.
• Build and foster a strong data-driven culture across all departments and levels within Prodigy.

About You

• Experience in leading data functions across data engineering, analytics, and data science at a strategic level for companies with multi-sided platforms, ideally in B2C SaaS.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align data initiatives with company objectives and deliver business-driven outcomes.
• Proven ability to communicate complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders and executives, translating insights into actionable strategies.
• Expertise in developing and implementing advanced data models, architectures, and best practices.
• Experience managing significant change initiatives and adopting new tools, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Strong project management skills, with a history of overseeing data roadmaps and driving cross-functional collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop diverse data teams.
• Experience building strong partnerships across departments and influencing organizational strategy with data-driven insights.
• Ability to drive compliance with data governance, privacy, and regulatory requirements.
• Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping every student in the world love learning! At Prodigy Education, your work positively impacts the lives of millions of students and teachers worldwide.
• Join a company which empowers a Growth Mindset among its team members, so you grow as we do. You’ll also work on award-winning products which harness the magic of math and power of language for students in grades 1st-8th.
• We understand that a thriving team is at the core of our success. So, on top of an inspirational mission and rewarding work, our Total Rewards Program reflects our commitment to your financial, physical, and mental well-being.
• It’s not just about the work though; it's about the culture. As the Toronto Star reports in a recent feature on Prodigy : "Prodigy’s secret sauce is that it sees its corporate culture as something that is built slowly from the ground up and is always evolving.”

Prodigy Math is used by almost one million teachers a year, and was named the most popular supplemental education platform in classrooms in the United States ! Our products have also won numerous consumer awards, including the Mom’s Choice Award, Parent and Teacher Choice Awards, and National Parenting Product Award.

Come as you are. We believe the power of our collective potential will transform education. We are building towards a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace to empower and create access and opportunity for all. We welcome applications from people from all underrepresented groups, including (but not limited to) people of any gender, age, or religion, members of the LGBTQIA2+ community, BIPOC and other underrepresented races and nationalities, people with disabilities, veterans, and anyone who may contribute to the further diversification of Prodigy Education. If you feel like you don’t have all the qualifications for this position and are willing to use your initiative to learn the rest, we’d still love for you to apply!

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Prodigy Education will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us at [emailprotected] , and we will work with you to meet your needs.