Director of Data Analytics & Data Innovation Description At Blue Yonder, a Curion company, we connect brands to people. Our expertise and passionate pursuit of insights enable our clients to make informed decisions that drive meaningful impact. Our vision? Advancing the way brands connect to people to build a better future. Our core values: Integrity, Resiliency, Accountability, Curiosity, and Collaboration.Location/Travel RequirementsWhile location-flexible, this role requires regular working hours from8:30 a.M. – 5:30 p.M. GMTto support teams in multiple time zones.While this position is primarily remote, candidates must be able and willing to travel approximately once per quarter for team meetings.Role OverviewTheDirector of Data Analytics & Data Innovationis responsible for thestrategy, execution, and evolution of insights data and analytics capabilities at Curion/Blue Yonder. This leader owns analytics delivery for client research projects, sets standards for data quality and methodologies, and drives innovation in analytics, automation, and AI‑enabled tooling.This role provides direct leadership to tworegional analytics managers, while overseeing a broader team of analysts across multiple countries and time zones, ensuring consistent excellence in client deliverables (tabulations, advanced analytics, insights) while continuously modernising Curion’s analytics platforms, processes, and talent.The ideal candidate combinesdeep hands‑on market research analytics expertise, robust people leadership, and a forward‑looking mindset aroundAI, automation, and advanced modelling .In order to apply for this role, please fill out the application form below. Thank you for your interest.Key ResponsibilitiesHelp define and execute thedata & analytics strategysupporting Curion/Blue Yonder’s research offerings and growth objectives.Serve as theanalytics authority (SME)for internal stakeholders.Partner with executive leadership, research leaders, and operations to ensure analytics capabilities align with business strategy and client needs.Establish ascalable global operating modelfor analytics (regional teams, shared services,



centres of excellence).Client Delivery & Advanced Analytics ExcellenceServe as the escalation point for complex analytical and data quality issues, providing hands‑on guidance and resolution.Join client‑facing meetings and presentations to explain advanced analytics approaches, interpret results, and provide expert advisory guidance to clients and internal stakeholders.Own and overseeanalytics delivery for company clients, ensuring accuracy, methodological rigor, and on‑time execution.Provide executive‑level oversight and guidance on advanced analytical approaches including Conjoint Analysis, MaxDiff Analysis, TURF Analysis, Penalty Analysis, Advanced statistical modelling and segmentation.Ensure analytics outputs (tabulations, models, reports, visualisations) meet Curion/Blue Yonder’s highest quality standards.Lead and developregional analytics managers and senior analystsacross multiple countries and time zones.Build, mentor, and scale aworld‑class analytics organisation .Establish career paths, skill frameworks, and training programs for analysts and analytics managers.Foster a culture ofcontinuous improvement, accountability, collaboration, and innovationacross geographies.Manage global resource planning, workload balancing, and capacity forecasting.Standards, Quality & Operational ExcellenceDefine and enforcestandards, best practices, and documentationfor: Data processing and validation, Tabulation structures, Coding practices, Advanced analytics methodologies.Drive consistency in data quality, reproducibility, and auditability across all regions.Continuously evaluate and streamline analytics workflows to improve efficiency, accuracy,



and scalability.Oversee the use of internal and contract resources to ensure cost‑effective delivery.Co‑Lead (with SVP, Technology) Curion’sanalytics innovation roadmap, including experimentation and adoption of: AI‑enabled analytics tools, Automation of data processing and tabulations, Advanced modelling and insight acceleration techniques.Act as a strategic AI and analytics business partner, collaborating closely with innovation and technology functions to drive business value through AI, advanced analytics, and automation initiatives.Research, test, and implementnew platforms, software packages, and methodologiesthat improve speed‑to‑insight and competitive differentiation.Partners with technology, IT, and research leaders to responsibly integrate AI while maintaining data integrity and client trust.As directed, assist in research and implementation of client‑facing data product offerings.Qualifications RequiredBachelor’s degree inComputer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Analytics, or related field, or equivalent industry experience.8+ yearsof progressive experience in data analytics withinmarket research, including hands‑on analytics delivery.4+ years of people leadership experience, including managing managers and/or distributed teams.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, pivot tables, lookups).Strong understanding of market research methodologies; sensory preferred.Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.Preferred / DifferentiatorsExperience leadingmulti‑country analytics teams .Experience with tabulation tools.Demonstrated success drivingprocess standardisation and analytics transformation .Hands‑on curiosity and experience withAI‑enabled analytics tools .Strong executive communication and presentation skills.For Curion/Blue Yonder’sDirector of Data Analytics & Data Innovationposition, we offer a starting salary between£65-75,000per annum based on the qualifications and experience of each individual. Curion/Blue Yonder offers a benefits package for this position which includes:26 days holiday (plus

📌 Director Of Data Analytics & Data Innovation - £65,000 - £75,000 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 Blue Yonder
📍 Toronto