Director, Data Management and Delivery (Remote)

Overview:

The Director of Data Management and Delivery will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end process of data delivery to internal and external stakeholders. This role involves defining data delivery strategies, leading a team of data professionals, collaborating with business stakeholders, and ensuring the efficiency and accuracy of our enterprise data infrastructure

• Data Strategy and Innovation:
  • Develop and implement comprehensive data delivery strategies aligned with business goalsEvaluate and implement new technologies and tools to improve data delivery processes and infrastructure
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and eliminating bottlenecks in data delivery processes
  • Establish a forward-looking roadmap for data delivery initiatives that leverage cutting-edge technologies
    
    
• Technical Leadership:
  • Provide hands-on as well as senior-level technical guidance and mentorship to a team of data analysts and data engineers
  • Strong domain knowledge and tactical experience in the Azure/MS SQL space
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks associated with data delivery projects
  • Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of robust ETL processes ensuring data is accurately extracted, transformed, and loaded
  • Experience supporting an enterprise level data infrastructure
    
    
•  Stakeholder Management:
  • Collaborate with senior business stakeholders to deeply understand their data requirements and translate them into technical solutions
  • Communicate complex data insights and solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Support the process of documenting detailed business requirements/user stories from stakeholders
  • This role requires a highly technical and experienced leader who can drive data delivery initiatives, manage complex data infrastructure, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to achieve business objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of developing and implementing comprehensive data delivery strategies aligned with business goals.
• 5 years in a leadership role focused on innovative data solutions.
• Candidate will have a strong understanding of data warehousing concepts and cloud-based data platforms, with a passion for emerging technologies. Azure experience is required.
• Proficient in Agile methodologies and project management tools, with a track record of delivering complex projects successfully.
• Ability to think strategically and drive innovative solutions that align with the company’s long-term vision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas to diverse audiences  

About HarperCollins Canada and Harlequin

Harlequin is a leading publisher of commercial fiction and narrative nonfiction. We publish more than 100 titles a month that reach audiences globally. Encompassing highly recognizable imprints that span a broad number of genres, we are home to many award-winning New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling authors. Harlequin is a division of HarperCollins Publishers, the second-largest consumer book publisher in the world. Through HarperCollins’s global publishing program, Harlequin titles are published in 17 countries and 16 languages.

Known worldwide for the quality of its list, HarperCollins Canada is the proud home of many bestselling and award-winning authors, including Esi Edugyan, Heather O’Neill, and Lawrence Hill. It is our vision to publish the best books of our generation and to work with authors over the length and breadth of their careers. Our authors are at the centre of everything we do. In addition to the Canadian publishing program, HarperCollins Canada is responsible for the sales, marketing, and publicity of HarperCollins titles from around the globe

HarperCollins Canada and Harlequin are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to equal employment opportunities. Employment decisions are based on job requirements and the skills,

knowledge, and experience of the candidate, regardless of any other factors unrelated to job performance.

We are also committed to ensuring that the accessibility needs of candidates and employees are considered and accommodated during the recruitment process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.