Data Lead

About Boards:

Boards is a rapidly expanding business platform that has garnered over 2 million users and boasts a stellar reputation with thousands of enthusiastic reviews, maintaining a remarkable 4.9-star rating on both Apple and Android app stores. Positioned to address substantial market opportunities, Boards is backed by prominent global investors, including Bessemer and other top-tier venture capital firms. Our company is operated by a dynamic and highly efficient global team, and our product is designed to eliminate critical friction points for business owners, catering to everyone from direct sales agents, solopreneurs to small and medium-sized enterprises.

About this Role:

Boards seeks a visionary Head of Data to lead our data strategy and enhance business decisions through data-driven insights. This dual role is perfect for someone who thrives in a startup environment, passionate about managing both processes and people, and adept at using data to shape the future of our growing platform.



Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and lead the data strategy, aligning with Boards' long-term goals.
• Hands-On Role: Actively participate in data projects, particularly in the initial stages of systems, infrastructure and process development.
• Data Governance and Infrastructure: Establish robust data governance and scalable architecture.
• Analytics and Insights: Drive product, GTM and business strategy development through high-level analysis.
• KPIs and Metrics: Define and manage key metrics and performance indicators 
• Team Management: Manage a BI developer and expand the team as needed.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ensure data insights integration across leadership, R&D, product, and GTM teams.
• Reporting Systems: Maintain advanced reporting systems and dashboards.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years in data analysis in a SaaS/B2C environment, with 3+ years in leadership.
• Expertise in SQL, Python, Bigquery and familiarity with data management technologies including ETL and cloud services.
• Proficiency with tools like Tableau and PowerBI.
• Familiarity with product and marketing analytics platforms like mixpanel
• Ability to uncover deep insights and translate complex data into actionable strategies.
• Experience with tools like Piwik, Tag Manager, and FB Pixel.
• Proven success of using data and insights to consult senior leadership 
• Strong skills in leading teams and managing stakeholders.
• Statistical or Data Science Background - a huge plus