Specialist, Data Strategy

Job Description

Lightspeed is seeking a Specialist in Data Strategy to join their Data Strategy team in Montreal. The role involves driving innovative, high-value data initiatives across the organization, focusing on the end-to-end data lifecycle with emphasis on data transformation, analytics, and data science. The Specialist will work on proof-of-concept projects to assess feasibility and potential impact, collaborating with data professionals to transition validated projects into scalable solutions.

Role Involves:

• Driving end-to-end data projects across multiple areas of the organization.
• Identifying and pursuing data projects with high potential value.
• Solving complex technical problems through proof of concept and exploratory solutions.
• Designing and executing data projects to solve specific business problems.
• Measuring the impact of projects with thoughtful techniques.
• Ensuring clear communication and alignment with stakeholders.
• Leading the development and adoption of high analytics standards.
• Developing a deep understanding of business processes and data architecture.
• Driving a culture of continuous improvement within the Data Strategy Team.
• Maintaining collaborative relationships with data professionals.
• Identifying and prioritizing strategic group initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• 5+ years of experience in data analytics, data science, data strategy, data engineering, or analytics engineering.
• Proven business acumen.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking.
• Creative mindset and strong intellectual curiosity.
• Expertise in statistical and predictive modeling, data mining, and advanced analytics techniques.
• Advanced SQL skills.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple high-impact projects.

Lightspeed offers:

• Equity for all Lightspeeders.
• 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.
• Happy hours.