Innovation And Ai Strategy Lead

Job description: Innovation and AI Strategy LeadAs Innovation and AI Strategy Lead, you will drive the design and delivery of analytics and AI/ML services built on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Your mission is to harness the power of Google Cloud to create sustainable competitive advantage across all MTY brands. You will serve as a subject matter expert for MTY and a lead collaborator with key digital partners, ensuring our technology investments translate into business growth, operational efficiency, and exceptional customer experiences.
The MTY Group is a family whose heart beats to the rhythm of its brands and its employees.
Over the past 40 years, EXCELLENCE, ENTHUSIASM and INNOVATION have led us to success.
Today, we continue to look for talented professionals who want to work for a company that will offer them opportunities for growth and many rewarding experiences.
MTY offers its employees dynamic, unique and valuable professional experience.
3 weeks of vacation
5 days of flexible sick leaves
$2000 reimbursement for professional certifications and continuing education requirements
Half-day Fridays year-round
Company health and dental plans, with an additional $300 personal wellness expense account
Employee assistance program with access to mental health, legal, and financial counseling services
Employee profit-sharing plan with employer contribution
Monthly company-wide recognition awards
Company social events, including webinars, town halls, and team activities
Casual dress code
Free parking at the office
Key Responsibilities
Partnership Management: Serve as the strategic business lead for MTY’s relationship with Google Cloud and delivery partners, setting joint priorities, governing execution, and ensuring partners deliver measurable value across MTY brands.
AI & ML Strategy: Define and help lead MTY’s AI/ML roadmap by identifying, prioritizing, and shaping use cases such as customer personalization, supply chain optimization, demand forecasting, marketing effectiveness, reporting/insights, and new revenue streams, leveraging GTM, BigQuery, Vertex AI, and the broader ecosystem (e.G., Databricks + Mosaic AI).
Digital Governance & Enablement: Contribute to company standards for digital and AI initiatives, and transfer knowledge to internal teams—ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, compliant, and cost-effective across MTY’s portfolio.
Innovation: Stay ahead of industry and technology trends;
engage with the broaderecosystem (e.G., Google, Databricks, and emerging AI vendors) to bring innovative ideas, prototypes, and best practices back to MTY.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with IT Infrastructure, Data, and Business teams to ensure cloud/AI products and services align to business needs, are adopted effectively, and drive measurable outcomes.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
8+ years of experience in technology, digital, and/or innovation roles, with a proven track record of driving innovation and business results.
Hands‑on experience with Google Cloud Platform and a strong understanding of the broader data and AI ecosystem.
Deep understanding of building and operating analytics and AI/ML solutions on GCP, including services such as BigQuery, Vertex AI, Customer Engagement Suite (CCAI), and related analytics and integration tools.
Experience managing strategic relationships with technology partners and vendors.
Experience with project management software (e.G., Microsoft Project, Asana, Jira, Wrike).
Proficient with Database and data manipulation software (e.G., Power BI, SQL, Databricks, Azure, Big Query).
Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills, with keen attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence executive stakeholders.
Strategic thinkers with the ability to think creatively and solve complex problems.
Strong focus on quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
Preferred QualificationsExperience in retail, food and beverage, or a related industry.
Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon a background check, including a criminal record check.
The majority of our clients and a large proportion of our employees are outside Quebec.
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