Title: Director, Advanced Analytics
Reporting to: Chief Technology & Information Officer
Location: Victoria, British Columbia
Employee Category: Salary, Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10+ years of experience in analytics, including 5+ years leading data teams (data science and/or data engineering)
• Deep knowledge of modern data architecture, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), and data science methodologies
• Experience with Databricks is a plus
• Strong programming skills in Python, with experience using libraries such as pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, and matplotlib for data analysis, modeling, and visualization
• Previous experience in managing complex analytical and data science projects and portfolios to deliver business outcomes
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence executives and lead through change.
• Proven track record of solving complex problems, thinking creatively, and using data to tell a story to influence senior level stakeholders.
• Advanced degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, Mathematics) preferred.
  Compensation – $125,000-$145,000 CAD
  We believe in building a compensation structure that reflects the comparable market pay rate for positions at companies similar in size, revenue generation and geographic location; in addition to individual factors including seniority, performance-based merit, education/training, and experience related to scope of responsibilities.
  Paid Time Off: Accrues each pay period, totaling 15 days annually, plus nine paid holidays.
  FAM Trip: After one year of employment, eligible for one three-to-four-night stay per calendar year in an Inspirato property, subject to availability and program terms.

ABOUT US

Based in Denver, Colorado, Inspirato (NASDAQ: ISPO) is a luxury travel company providing affluent travelers access to a managed and controlled portfolio of hand-selected vacation options to ensure world-class service and certainty. Our portfolio features 100+ destinations, 350+ luxury homes, 50+ hotels and resorts, and custom travel experiences worldwide, available exclusively to our members.
At Inspirato, our mission is to inspire lasting memories and relationships by enhancing the way our members experience the world. Guided by our core values of care, courage, collaboration, and curiosity, we strive to deliver exceptional service and unique travel opportunities that create unforgettable experiences. Join us in our journey to enrich lives through meaningful connections and inspire a world of lasting memories!

We are seeking a Director of Advanced Analytics to lead our data engineering and data science functions. This role will be responsible for shaping and executing the enterprise analytics strategy, overseeing the development of scalable data platforms, and driving impactful data science initiatives across the business.

Leadership & Strategy:

• Define and execute the vision, roadmap, and strategy for the advanced analytics function, encompassing both data engineering and data science
• Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of data engineers and data scientists
• Partner with business executives and functional leaders to identify high-impact opportunities for data and AI across the enterprise

Strategic Data Thinking:

• Translate complex analytics concepts into clear, actionable insights that drive executive decision-making
• Serve as a bridge between business and technical teams, helping executives understand what’s possible with data, while guiding analytics teams toward practical and impactful solutions

Data Platform/Data Engineering:

• Guide the architecture and development of enterprise data platforms, pipelines, and governance processes
• Ensure scalable, secure, and reliable data infrastructure to support the advanced analytics and business intelligence functions

Data Science & AI

• Oversee the end-to-end development of predictive models, machine learning pipelines, and advanced analytics solutions
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to embed AI/ML and LLM-powered features into core business processes and customer-facing products
• Stay ahead of emerging AI trends and technologies and assess their applicability to business needs