Data Analytics Team Lead - Public Transportation

We are seeking a Data Analytics Team Lead to manage and deliver data analytics projects in the public transportation sector. This role combines hands-on analytical work with team leadership, managing and mentoring a team of analysts while delivering advanced analytics that generate meaningful business, operational, and strategic insights - including spatial based insights that are central to transportation planning and operations.
The ideal candidate is both a strong individual contributor and an effective people leader, with deep analytical and technical expertise, including geospatial/GIS analysis, and the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 4 data analysts, ensuring high-quality delivery and supporting professional growth, perform hands-on data analysis and guide the team in solving complex analytical problems
Delivering business, operational, and strategic insights derived from data analysis, including geospatial based analysis
Own end-to-end analytical workflows - from data ingestion and modeling to visualization, mapping, and client delivery
Serve as a trusted partner to the client, building strong working relationships, understanding evolving business needs, and translating them into analytical solutions.
Support the professional growth of team members through coaching, mentoring, knowledge sharing, and analytical guidance.
Develop analytical solutions using Python, SQL, Excel, Power BI, and GIS/mapping tools
Collaborate with business and technical clients across the organization
Drive adoption of AI-powered analytics, automation, and scalable data solutions.