
Head of Data
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Job Description
We are seeking a Head of Data to build and scale our data function, ensuring that our data infrastructure, analytics, and insights drive mission-critical decisions across the company. This role is responsible for both Analytics Engineering (ensuring robust data pipelines and systems) and Analytics (deriving insights and supporting strategic decision-making).
Reporting directly to the CFO, this leader will work cross-functionally with product, marketing, operations, finance, and the executive team to ensure our data systems are seamlessly integrated and that data is at the core of every decision we make.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and implement a comprehensive data strategy – Establish a clear roadmap for data infrastructure, analytics, and insights to align with business objectives.
- Own and optimize data architecture – Ensure our data systems are well-connected, scalable, and reliable, enabling seamless flow of accurate, timely data across the organization.
- Lead both Analytics Engineering & Business Analytics – Oversee data pipeline development, modeling, and warehousing while also driving insights through analysis, experimentation, and reporting.
- Enable a data-driven culture – Get hands-on with SQL and analytics, identifying key trends and turning raw data into actionable insights that drive product, marketing, and operational decisions.
- Shape and track company-wide goals – Build deep relationships with senior leadership, proactively anticipating data needs, defining KPIs, measuring progress, and delivering insights and strategic recommendations that drive decision-making.
Build and scale a high-impact data team – Hire, mentor, and develop a team of analytics engineers and data analysts, ensuring the team evolves with the company's needs.
Requirements
- 10+ years of data experience, including at least 5 years leading teams across technical and advisory skillsets.
- Strong technical expertise in SQL, data modeling, and data visualization tools.
- Experience in Analytics Engineering (building data pipelines, ETL processes, data warehouses) and Analytics/ Business Intelligence (reporting, A/B testing, predictive modeling).
- A track record of successfully connecting data systems to create a single source of truth across an organization.
- Experience leading and scaling data teams in high-growth, fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with stakeholders across product, marketing, operations, finance, and executive leadership.
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to translate complex data concepts into actionable business insights.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance plans with BlueCross BlueShield, 95% paid by employer
- 401(k) with company match, and environmentally responsible investment options
- Flexible PTO plus 12 company holidays, and additional paid days for sick leave, etc (including sustainability or social justice volunteer events)
- Generous fully paid parental leave for both birth parents and non-birth parents
- Fully employer paid disability and life insurances
- Wellness and fitness reimbursements
- Monthly stipends for cell phone use and commuting costs
- Onsite snacks, weekly catered lunch, and (of course) unlimited Bevi ... plus composting and terracycling, too
- Happy hours, team-building events, bagel breakfasts, Hero awards - and more!
We're excited about supporting career growth and would love to be part of your professional journey. We know that talent comes in many forms, and we value individual accomplishments, specialized knowledge, and genuine passion over just checking boxes on a requirements list. If any of our positions interest you, please apply! Our recruiting team will contact you about next steps if we'd like to move forward together.