Director of Analytics
Hybrid in San Francisco, CA
Salary: $230,000 - $270,000 base + equity
A rapidly growing startup is looking for a Director of Analytics to lead and expand a team of 15+ product and business analysts. This is a key strategic leadership role where you will shape the analytics function, provide actionable insights to drive business growth, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong business sense and proven experience working with consumer-facing online products.
What You'll Do:
- Lead and Grow the Analytics Team : Manage a team of 15+ product and business analysts, with the opportunity to grow the team further by hiring senior-level analysts and managers. Mentor team members and foster a collaborative, results-driven environment.
- Strategic Decision-Making : Shape the analytics strategy and develop key metrics for business performance. Use data to provide insights that influence product decisions, customer experience improvements, and business growth initiatives.
- Product Analytics Leadership : Partner with Product, Marketing, and Finance teams to drive analytics related to product performance, user behavior, and customer acquisition. Lead efforts to track, analyze, and optimize product outcomes.
- Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management : Collaborate closely with leadership and other departments, providing insights that align with overall business goals. Serve as a key partner in strategic discussions to ensure data-driven decision-making across the company.
- Business Sense & Consumer Product Expertise : Apply a strong understanding of business analytics to consumer-facing online products. Ensure that insights and recommendations are directly aligned with enhancing customer experience and company growth.
What We're Looking For:
- 10+ years of experience in data analytics, with 4+ years in leadership roles managing large teams. Experience managing managers is preferred
- Proven ability to manage teams of 15+ and lead hiring efforts to further expand the analytics function
- Strong business acumen and expertise in product analytics, with experience working at companies with consumer-facing online products.
- Ability to shape the analytics strategy and provide clear insights that drive strategic decision-making across the organization.
- Experience working cross-functionally, partnering with leadership and key stakeholders to provide actionable data-driven insights.
- Experience with fast-moving startups or tech companies that are rapidly scaling.
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field is required; Master’s or MBA is preferred.
If this role aligns with your experience and you’re excited about the opportunity, apply directly to the position and send your resume to Emma Spagnola at with a few words about why you'd be a great fit.