Director, Data & Analytics

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RSM is looking for an experienced Hands-On Data and Analytics Strategy Director with expertise in advising clients in developing the strategic data and analytics roadmap for clients. The ideal candidate must possess a strong background in data architecture cloud computing and a deep understanding in emerging digital trends in data analytics and AI. As a Data and Analytics Director you will be responsible for developing go-to-market offerings lead delivery of rapid assessments and collaborate across RSM for developing our data and digital narrative. This role requires a unique blend of technical proficiency sales acumen and presales experience to drive business growth and deliver innovative data solutions to our clients.

Responsibilities :

Lead the growth of our Data and Analytics business though assessments strategy and roadmaps

Deliver rapid assessments to create gap analysis for the data and analytics roadmap

Work with technical architects and management consultants to develop and deliver strategy engagements

Stay abreast of emerging trends technologies and industry developments in big data cloud computing and assess their potential impact on the organization.

Develop and maintain best practices standards and guidelines for data management data governance and data security in alignment with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Collaborate with the sales and business development teams to identify customer needs develop solution proposals and present technical demonstrations and presentations to prospective clients.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists engineers business analysts and stakeholders to define project requirements objectives and timelines.

Basic Qualifications :

Bachelors degree or higher in Computer Science Information Technology Business Administration Engineering or related field.

Minimum of 10 years of overall experience in IT with at least ten years of experience in Data and Analytics

Previous experience in Data and Analytics with a consulting firm

Proven record of developing and delivering data and analytics strategy assessments across multiple clients and converting strategy recommendations to larger delivery engagements

Advanced understanding of various data platforms tools and cloud capabilities available to support data modernization

Experience of leading digital transformation though data analytics AI and GenAI

Excellent communication presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Proven sales record of building a large sales pipeline through technical solutioning for RFPs and proactive client outreach

Experience with data governance assessments and delivery

Proven record of managing executive relationships with senior client stakeholders and technology partners

Ability to travel (25%) as needed to client sites for sales meetings and project engagements.

Preferred Qualifications :

Advanced understanding of dataOps MLOps and FinOps

Previous experience as a data architect

Professional certifications in cloud computing

Proven track record on building a consulting practice

Strong domain knowledge of any Industry

Education / Experience :

Bachelors degree in MIS CS Engineering or equivalent field.

Masters degree is CS or MBA is preferred.

Advanced Data and Cloud Certifications are a plus.

At RSM we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our offer flexibility in your schedule empowering you to balance lifes demands while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at does not tolerate discrimination and / or harassment based on race; colour; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and / or gender expression); sexual orientation; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past current or prospective service in the Canadian uniformed service; Canadian Military / Veteran status ; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation.

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At RSM an employees pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including but not limited to education skills work experience certifications location etc. As such pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range : $130000 - $221000

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Adobe Analytics,Data Analytics,SQL,Attribution Modeling,Power BI,R,Regression Analysis,Data Visualization,Tableau,Data Mining,SAS,Analytics

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 130000 - 221000