VP, Data in Homeoffice bei Bitly

At Bitly, we believe in the power of the link or scan - to start a conversation, build a relationship or grow a business. Our mission is to turn every interaction into a catalyst for connections. It’s what motivates us to help people share, promote and engage everywhere on the Internet. We do this by being relentlessly product-focused, fostering the free-flowing exchange of ideas, and inspiring people around the world to dream up new ways of using Bitly.

The Role

Bitly is looking for a Vice President of Data to develop and deliver a Data Platform that drives the business forward. Data is the lifeblood of our business and this is a cross-functional role where you will be focused both on the vision for how Data can be architected to propel Bitly into the future as well as the execution of that vision into deliverables articulated in a roadmap. You will work closely with your colleagues and teams to plan, build, and extend data warehouses that help the company answer questions on metrics such as but not limited to product usage, conversion, churn and revenue.

What You'll Do

• Work with key stakeholders to understand their needs and articulate a vision for an internal data platform that serves those needs
• Develop a long term strategy for executive dashboards as well as self-service reporting layers that answer key business questions
• Integrate various sources of data into a holistic data foundation upon which business insights can be built
• Lead a team of engineers as well as analysts to ideate on and build data pipelines and warehouses that bring the vision and strategy to reality
• Be a thought partner with senior leadership in Product, Engineering, GoToMarket, Sales, and Finance to look ahead multiple quarters and guide the direction of the Data teams to address not just current but also anticipate future needs
• Recruit, manage, mentor, and grow a talented team of data engineers, BI analysts, and data modelers

Who You Are

• You are a seasoned leader with a demonstrated track record of articulating Data strategy and building strong cross-functional teams and relationships.
• Ideally you have worked at or at working at a company with over $100MM in annual revenue.
• You are curious and are eager to explore various perspectives and slices of looking at data to uncover key business insights.
• You are able to strike the balance between executing on a roadmap with predictability as well as handle ongoing/ad-hoc requests needed to drive time-sensitive business decisions.
• You are a good people manager who can inspire teams and marshal them towards a vision and execute on it.
• You are a strong collaborator with excellent communication skills.
• You are familiar with relevant tools and technologies in Data, Analytics, and Business Intelligence and have the drive to stay up-to-date with ongoing changes and advancements
• You have an agile mindset and are responsive to immediate business needs and balance them with the long term vision
• Prior experience in a SaaS business and familiarity with conversion, churn, MRR, and ARR
• Prior experience in a global company with more than one line of business

US Employee Benefits

• Competitive Salary + Stock Options
• Comprehensive and competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance (all LGBT friendly)
• 401k with up to 4% employer match
• One Medical membership: Doctors you can text, call or email 24/7 and receive access to expert insurance guidance
• Wellness reimbursement program
• Partial cell phone service reimbursement
• Voluntary LegalShield for legal services and IDShield for identity theft protection
• Unlimited vacation, personal time, and flexible work from home policies
• Full support for remote work during COVID-19, including a $500 home office and separate WiFi stipend
• Generous parental leave policies; maternity and parental leave for growing families
• Budget for professional development opportunities, including courses and conference attendance
• Snacks, drinks, and weekly catered lunches (when our offices reopen)
• Company sponsored volunteering opportunities (when it is safe to do so)

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