About this role
Dayforce is a global human capital management (HCM) company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, with operations across North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and the Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) region.
Our award-winning Cloud HCM platform offers a unified solution database and continuous calculation engine, driving efficiency, productivity and compliance for the global workforce.
Our brand promise - Makes Work Life Better™ - Reflects our commitment to employees, customers, partners and communities globally.
About the opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Sr. Director of Enterprise Data and AI Platform to lead the strategic direction, design, and execution of our global enterprise data and AI capabilities to support our business functions such as Sales, Marketing, Finance, HR, Customer success, support and services, legal etc. This role will be responsible for architecting and maintaining our modern data estate, enabling advanced analytics and machine learning on Azure Data Lake, driving data needs for enterprise reporting, and leading the strategy, platform selection, and implementation of Agentic AI capabilities.
The successful candidate will manage a diverse global team—including direct reports, managers, and external partners—and oversee platform architecture, data engineering, and vendor relationships. This role is both highly strategic and hands-on, demanding deep technical expertise, cross-functional leadership, and a passion for data-driven innovation.
This role will report to VP, Enterprise Data, analytics and governance.
What you'll get to do
Enterprise Data Leadership
- Lead and grow a global data and AI engineering team
- Set strategy for enterprise data architecture and engineering
- Oversee execution of large-scale, complex data initiatives
Agentic AI Strategy & Implementation
- Lead platform selection, POC, and buildout of Agentic AI capabilities
- Define long-term AI strategy and drive innovation
- Build and Lead the AI Platform COE
- Oversee the design, development, and deployment of machine learning models and AI solutions that address key business challenges.
Modern Data Platform & Architecture
- Design and manage Azure-based data platforms (Data Lake, Synapse, Data Factory, Data Fabric)
- Own data pipeline, data product, and asset delivery
- Align platform architecture with business goals and roadmaps
Analytics & Intelligence Enablement
- Partner with business leaders to enable data-driven decisions
- Support advanced analytics, ML, and real-time enterprise reporting
Governance, Security & Standards
- Define and enforce data governance and security practices
- Ensure data availability, protection, and SLA performance
Architecture & Vendor Management
- Participate in architecture governance (ARB) and enterprise IT strategy
- Manage platform budgets and third-party vendor relationships
Skills and experience we value
- Expertise in modern data stack and infrastructure: Azure Cloud, Data Lake/Warehouse/Mesh, Data Fabric, data integration tools, Power BI, Tableau.
- Proven leadership of Data & ML Engineering/Analytics in global environment.
- Deep understanding of ML operations (MLOps) practices, including model monitoring, retraining, and lifecycle management.
- Strong expertise in machine learning techniques, statistical modeling, and AI technologies, with hands-on experience in deploying models at scale
- Hands-on experience with AI techniques such as natural language processing, computer vision, and deep learning (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face).
- Experience building cross-functional enterprise data warehouses for business analytics.
- Strong background in AI/ML technologies, with familiarity in Agentic AI platforms such as Replit, Vercel etc
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies, particularly SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework).
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, budgets, and vendor relationships.
- Strong business partnership and change management skills.
- Skilled at cross-functional collaboration and aligning delivery with enterprise priorities.
- Advanced degree in computer science, data science, machine learning, or a related field is a plus.
- 10+ years of experience in Enterprise data and AI leadership roles.
What’s in it for you
Dayforce is fueled by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace ALL individuals and what makes them unique. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment.
We encourage individuals to apply based on their passions.
Dayforce encourages personal and professional growth. We offer excellent time away from work programs, comprehensive wellness initiatives and recognition through competitive pay and benefits.
With a commitment to community impact, including volunteer days and our charity, Dayforce Cares we provide opportunities for you to thrive both in your career and personal life. Our focus is not just on your job but on supporting you to be the best version of yourself.
Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate’s experience, skills, budget and location. Our company is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.
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Other facts
About Dayforce
Dayforce makes work life better. Everything we do as a global leader in HCM technology is focused on improving work for thousands of customers and millions of employees around the world. Our single, AI-powered people platform for HR, payroll, talent, workforce management, and benefits equips Dayforce customers to unlock their full workforce potential and operate with confidence. To learn how Dayforce helps create quantifiable value for organizations of all sizes and industries, visit dayforce.com.
What you'll do
- Lead the strategic direction, design, and execution of global enterprise data and AI capabilities. Manage a diverse global team and oversee platform architecture, data engineering, and vendor relationships.
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