Specialist, Data Strategy

Summary

Join Lightspeed's Data Strategy team as a Specialist, driving innovative data initiatives across the organization. This full-stack role encompasses the entire data lifecycle, from initial concept to implementation and impact measurement. You will focus on high-impact proof-of-concept projects, collaborating with data professionals to transition successful projects into scalable solutions. Responsibilities include identifying and pursuing valuable data projects, solving complex technical problems, designing and executing data projects using quantitative methods, and measuring project impact. You will also ensure clear communication with stakeholders and lead the development of high analytics standards. The role requires strong collaboration and communication skills, along with a deep understanding of business processes and data architecture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
• 5+ years of experience in roles involving data analytics, data science, data strategy, data engineering, or analytics engineering
• Proven business acumen to understand organizational goals and align data initiatives with strategic objectives
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking
• Creative mindset and strong intellectual curiosity to identify high-impact, underexplored opportunities for data-driven projects
• Expertise in statistical and predictive modeling, data mining, and advanced analytics techniques
• Advanced SQL skills for querying and managing relational databases
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R for data manipulation and analysis
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Looker , Tableau , or Power BI )
• Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Google Cloud , Azure , or AWS )
• Strong understanding of data modeling, ETL processes, and data pipeline development
• Familiarity with modern data transformation tools such as dbt or Dataform
• Experience with version control, collaboration, and workflow management (e.g., Github )
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, mentor team members and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple high-impact projects

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end data projects across multiple areas of the organization, focusing on proof-of-concept projects with high potential impact
• This is a full-stack data role—from discovery and hypothesis development to data exploration, modeling, implementation, and impact measurement
• Identify and pursue data projects with high potential value for the organization through immersing yourself in specific areas of the business
• Solve complex technical problems through proof of concept, exploratory solutions
• Independently design and execute data projects to solve specific business problems with rigorous quantitative methods, often starting with complex underlying data
• Measure the impact of your projects with thoughtful / creative techniques
• Ensure clear communication and alignment with key stakeholders to drive successful outcomes, engaging and informing the stakeholders through compelling data narratives and visualizations
• Lead the development and adoption of the highest analytics standards and methodologies among the Data Office and across the organisation
• Develop a deep understanding of our business processes, systems, and underlying data architecture
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement within the Data Strategy Team, identifying areas for optimization and driving initiatives to enhance data processes, systems, and quality
• Maintain collaborative relationships with data professionals across the organization
• Demonstrate professional empathy by actively listening to stakeholders, understanding their needs, and building strong relationships across technical and non-technical teams
• I dentify and prioritize strategic group initiatives that should be supported by the Data Office as part of its evolving roadmap, leveraging the experience you’ll gain working with the business

Benefits

• Join a growing team and help us move to the next level
• Amazing benefits & perks, including equity for all Lightspeeders
• Constant development of both your skill-set and business acumen with limitless growth opportunities
• Lots of autonomy, flexible work culture
• Innovation time to explore and learn at work
• Shaping the company by joining cultural & technical committees
• Tons of growth opportunities into technical or people management roles
• Opportunity to join a fast-paced, high-growth company
• Opportunity to learn, expand your skill set, forge wonderful relationships and make your mark within the diverse and inclusive Lightspeed family, a true Canadian tech success story
• Lightspeed equity scheme (we are all owners)
• Flexible paid time off and remote work policies
• Health insurance
• Contributions to your pension plan - RRSP
• Health and wellness benefit of $500 per year
• Paid leave and assistance for new parents
• Mental health online platform and counseling & coaching services
• Training opportunities to grow your skills and career
• Volunteer day
• Fully stacked kitchen (hot and cold beverages, meals served)
• Happy hours to build your relationships with colleagues after work