Title: Director - Strategy, Data & AI
We are CDAI—the data and artificial intelligence engine of Compass Group North America. We design and deliver custom, in-house solutions tailored to the unique complexities of food service and hospitality. Our work is grounded in strong data foundations, layered with AI to enhance forecasting, streamline operations, and enable better, faster decision-making across Compass Group. With deep integration into the business and a commitment to white-glove service, CDAI empowers associates, clients, and customers through innovative, future-forward technologies.
Job Summary
At Compass Data & AI, our mission is to create extraordinary experiences at the intersection of hospitality and technology. CDAI is seeking a strategic, visionary, and impact-driven Director Strategy, Data & AI to join our growing team. This individual will be responsible for shaping and executing our enterprise-wide AI strategy, ensuring every CDAI initiative is innovative and aligned with real business needs.
The Director Strategy, Data & AI will act as the bridge between business, data, and emerging AI technology, translating possibilities into plans and vision into value
Now, if you were to come onboard as our Director Strategy, Data & AI, we’d ask you to do the following for us:
- Identify high-value opportunities: Engage with business stakeholders across functions to uncover opportunities where AI can deliver operational efficiency and enhance decision-making.
- Define and lead Data and AI strategy: Partner with senior leadership to develop a clear roadmap for enterprise AI adoption, ensuring alignment with Compass Group’s business objectives.
- Drive innovation and experimentation: Champion bold thinking and bring forward solutions that keep Compass Group at the forefront of the industry.
- Translate complex concepts: Communicate AI strategy, capabilities, and impact clearly to executives, clients, and non-technical stakeholders.
- Foster collaboration: Partner closely with data science, AI and business teams to deliver scalable, impactful solutions.
- Measure impact: Define KPIs, monitor performance, and ensure CDAI initiatives deliver measurable business value.
Think you have what it takes to be our Director Strategy, Data & AI? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role:
- 10+ years of experience in technology strategy or digital transformation.
- Proven ability to engage stakeholders, translate needs, and deliver measurable outcomes.
- Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and executive influencing skills.
- Ability to balance complex business needs with technical feasibility for prioritization and impact.
- Deep curiosity and a passion for innovation, experimentation, and making an impact with data and AI.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or similar, or MBA.
Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.
For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact PeopleHub@compass-canada.com for further information.
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