Director IT – Data, Business Intelligence & Artificial Intelligence

La Maison Simons • Quebec, QC

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About The Position

The person in this role provides strategic leadership in maximizing the value of enterprise data and advancing Simons' analytics capabilities. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Chief Information & Innovation Officer (CIIO), this individual defines the vision, strategy, and priorities for data, business intelligence, and artificial intelligence to support informed decision-making, innovation, and business growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Intelligence, Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressive experience in Information Technology, Data, or Analytics, including at least five (5) years in a management or senior leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience in data governance, business intelligence, advanced analytics, or enterprise data platform management.
• Strong understanding of modern data technologies, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and enterprise data ecosystems.
• Experience leading organizational transformation initiatives and managing technology partners and specialized vendors.
• Proven leadership skills with a strategic mindset and the ability to influence business decisions and drive organizational change.
• Recognized for delivering business results, creating measurable value, and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both French and English.

Nice To Haves

• A Master's degree is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the organization's data management, governance, and data value strategy to ensure high-quality, trusted, and accessible enterprise data.
• Lead the teams responsible for Data, Business Intelligence, and Artificial Intelligence while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Drive the evolution of enterprise analytics platforms, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to support business decision-making and operational excellence.
• Develop and execute the organization's Artificial Intelligence roadmap by identifying opportunities to enhance operations, improve efficiency, and create measurable business value.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Chief Information & Innovation Officer (CIIO) and business leaders on data strategy, analytics, artificial intelligence, technology investments, and strategic priorities.
• Manage relationships with technology partners, specialized vendors, and service providers while overseeing departmental budgets and strengthening internal organizational capabilities.

Benefits

• Telemedicine services and an Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Comprehensive group insurance plan and Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
• Up to 40% employee discount on purchases at Simons.
• Fully equipped fitness center with locker rooms and kinesiology services.
• On-site cafeteria offering a wide variety of affordable meal options.
• And much more...

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director