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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced data leader to shape operational reporting consistency, enterprise data governance & master data across the operations of a global real estate business. You will help define the core data model and governance approach across CRM, Finance, HR, PSA systems, commissions, broker performance and marketing platforms, while shaping the roadmap for consistent analytics for visualisation and AI access to allow our business to Grow. You will assess the current landscape, build on what works, and drive practical standardisation, automation and improvement over time. This is a hands-on role focused on improving how operational data points & KPI’s are defined, governed, and used across a complex global environment. Success in this role will require strong stakeholder management, sound judgement, and the ability to balance global standards with local business needs. You will report to the VP, Global Enterprise Architecture.
Responsibilities
- Review and simplify existing reporting approaches, including manual processes and Excel-based workarounds, to identify what should be standardised, retained, or replaced
- Define enterprise KPIs, reporting standards, and data governance policies that support trusted, consistent reporting
- Own the enterprise data model and core master data domains documentation
- Establish clear data ownership, stewardship, and data quality practices across CRM, Finance, HR and beyond.
- Improve source systems through structured change processes so data definitions, quality, and reporting logic are managed at source
- Lead operational analytics delivery through partners and outsourced technology teams, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and standards
- Work across regions and functions to resolve competing requirements and support practical global standardisation
Requirements
- 7–10+ years’ experience in enterprise data modelling, governance frameworks, and reporting standardisation
- Experience working in complex, global organisations with multiple stakeholders and legacy processes
- Proven ability to navigate organisational complexity and change
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities across teams and regions
- Proven ability to deliver incrementally while maintaining a clear strategic direction
- Knowledge of real estate or other asset-based businesses
- Knowledge of commission and revenue models
- Knowledge of professional services and PSA systems
- Knowledge of marketing and listing platforms
- Knowledge of regulated and auditable reporting environments
- Experience with platforms such as Salesforce, NetSuite, HR systems, and modern analytics tools including Power BI, Fabric, or Snowflake
- Exposure to AI-enabled tools such as Microsoft Copilot is advantageous
Skills
- Data modelling
- Governance frameworks
- Reporting standardisation
- Stakeholder management
- Judgement
- Global standards
- Local business needs
- Salesforce
- NetSuite
- HR systems
- Power BI
- Fabric
- Snowflake
- Microsoft Copilot
Location
- On-Site
Work Type
- On-Site
Experience Level
- 7-10+ years
About the Company
- Avison Young is a global commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm, offering transaction, management, financial and consulting services.
- We’ve designed our corporate structure to best serve our clients by enhancing collaboration across our organization.
- Real estate can have an enormous positive impact on people’s lives – and we’re in the business of making spaces and places work better for people.
- Our purpose is to create real economic, social and environmental value as a global real estate advisor, powered by people.
- We care about each other and we have each other’s backs.
- This makes Avison Young a great place to be a client, and a great place to work.
- We support the whole person and their complete wellness – economic, mental and physical – because what’s best for our business comes from our people bringing their whole selves to work.
- Avison Young has been recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for the 15th year in a row, with a Platinum Club designation!
Equal Opportunity
- Avison Young practices as an equal opportunity employer in all services locations around the world.
- We are committed to building and maintaining a workforce diverse in experience, skills and knowledge with uniformity in service excellence, commitment and integrity.
- The firm maintains a strict policy to ensure employment opportunities are equal and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, protected veteran or military service status, or any other elements protected by law.
- Avison Young welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.
- Accommodations are available upon request for candidates during the recruitment process.
- For those requiring assistance, information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
- Avison Young is committed to employing the best talent with the most fair and equitable recruitment practices.