Job Vice President Data Management in Toronto

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

Location:

500 Lakeshore Blvd. West, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2V9

At Loblaw, we help millions of Canadians get through their best days, worst days, celebration days, and every day. Through our innovation and quality products, we’re here for our friends, neighbours, family members and colleagues.

We succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us.

We’re looking for adaptable people who are thrilled to join us in our goal of helping Canadians Live Life Well®. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. We promote leaders at every level and support our people to follow their passion.

At Loblaw, we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture and achieve our business objectives. We believe to deliver on these business objectives and provide amazing customer experiences we need people to model our values and Blue Culture principles. Individuals who can be authentic, build trust and make connections!

Overview

As the Vice President, Data Strategy & Measurement Science, you will own the development and implementation of data-driven solutions for our business and clients. You will report to the SVP & Managing Director of Loblaw Media and will work closely with Loblaw Digital, Enterprise Technology & Analytics and other members of the executive team to develop the Data Strategy & Measurement Science function for Loblaw Media. You will have ownership of the end-to-end vision, strategy, and execution of our data strategy for our Retail Media, Marketing, Agency, Data and Loyalty product portfolios.

What you will do:

• Develop, lead, deliver and be responsible for the Data & Measurement Science strategy from a business and value-creation perspective via thought leadership, collaboration, influence, and enablement

• Build, mentor and coach an extraordinary group Data & Measurement professionals

• Lead with strong business sense to translate big data capabilities and next generation information management solutions into business outcomes that align back to divisional strategies and support real-time decision making

• Partner with business leaders, understand strategy/processes, seek out innovation to drive solutions for internal users and external customers

• Define the measurement and data activation strategy for digital experiences and campaigns

• Work directly with senior clients to understand their objectives and translate them into meaningful data strategies

• Communicate complex analytics concepts and insights to clients in a clear and concise manner, and provide recommendations for action

• Find opportunities for automation and efficiency gains across digital marketing campaigns and experiences

• Creatively solve problems, improve processes, and design methodically

What you have:

• Passion for leading, building and managing a diverse and dedicated team of data focused talent

• 15 + years within the marketing industry measuring digital campaigns with a consistent record of delivering measurable results

• 10+ years in the measurement or data industry including leading and developing teams

• 8+ years in data and analytics in a large cross functional organization

• Strong knowledge of analytics, loyalty, media strategy, in addition to a strong customer focus & orientation

• Expertise in digital analytics tools and the ability to turn data into insights

• Leader with business insight to translate big data capabilities and next generation information management solutions into business outcomes that align back to strategies and support real-time decision making

• Ability to collaborate with other leaders, understand business strategy, processes, and looks for innovative solutions to drive business solutions

• Experience in defining roles and responsibilities, mentoring, and leading a team with varied strengths in a highly matrixed organization with ability to influence

• Success at balancing speed needed in a start-up with the collaboration required in large Fortune 500 firms

• Work locations include HQ in Brampton and our Toronto office at Lakeshore & Bathurst

Loblaw recognizes Canada’s diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

Loblaw is committed to sustainability by sourcing products with integrity and making a positive difference in the community. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

Employment Type:

Full time

Type of Role:

Regular

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.