VP of Data Technologies

Position: VP of Data TechnologiesLocation: MontrealAbout the OpportunityWe are partnering with a global organization dedicated to advancing medical information and innovation. The company's mission is to empower healthcare professionals and their supporters through technology-driven data, analytics, and education.As the Vice President, Data Technologies, you will lead the strategy, design, and execution of enterprise-wide data systems — transforming raw data into actionable insights that drive business decisions and client value. You will oversee a talented team of data engineers, architects, and BI professionals, shaping the future of data and analytics for the organization.Key Responsibilities:Strategic Leadership- Develop and execute the organization's enterprise data technology roadmap, aligning with business goals and vision.- Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of data professionals, including data engineering, architecture, and BI/reporting teams.- Oversee performance management, hiring, and development for a team of 14, including 3 direct reports.- Partner closely with executive leadership to define priorities, cost-saving initiatives, and technology investments.- Present data-driven strategies and insights to senior stakeholders in a polished, business-focused manner.Data Platform & Architecture- Own the full lifecycle of data systems — from ingestion and transformation to warehousing, analytics, and reporting.- Design and optimize scalable, secure, and high-performance data architectures on AWS and Snowflake.- Implement robust ETL/ELT pipelines (e.g., dbt, Fivetran) for reliable and governed data flows.- Oversee data modeling, concept design, and metadata management.- Ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance across all environments.Business Intelligence & Reporting- Lead the development of advanced dashboards, reports, and self-service BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker).- Standardize KPIs and metrics organization-wide to enable consistent reporting and performance tracking.- Promote data literacy and a culture of analytics-driven decision-making across departments.- Partner with business stakeholders to translate technical solutions into measurable business outcomes.Qualifications & Experience: - 10+ years of experience in data architecture, engineering, or data platform leadership.- Proven success managing enterprise data ecosystems from ingestion to business intelligence.- Deep understanding of data modeling, warehousing, and analytics best practices.- Experience in defining technology roadmaps and executing data transformation strategies.- Skilled at leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with executives, engineers, and non-technical stakeholders.- Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to explain complex concepts clearly.- Experience managing budgets and driving measurable cost efficiencies.- Media, healthcare, or pharmaceutical industry experience is a strong asset.- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field.Strong technical expertise in:- AWS Cloud Services and Snowflake- Modern ETL/ELT tools (e.g., dbt, Fivetran)- BI platforms (Power BI, Tableau, Looker)Nice-to-Have:- Experience with customer data, activity data, or healthcare practitioner data.- Familiarity with pharma or healthcare communications environments.- Strong understanding of data governance, privacy, and compliance frameworks.Compensation & Benefits:- Base salary: $190,000 - $250,000- Performance bonus: up to 10% (average 5-10%)- Health & dental coverage from day one- RRSP matching: 3%- 3 weeks' vacation- 100% remote work (Ontario and Quebec only)Please send your resume in Word format to Maria Essaouari at maria.essaouari@quantum-qtr.com.REFER A HIRE AND EARN $1,000! For more details, click here. Conditions apply.OUR VIRTUAL DOORS ARE OPEN! We're also bringing the interviews to you by various web applications, virtually! Contact us today for your next opportunity. CNESST permit numbers: AP-2000414 & AR-2000415