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Director, Data Science
from GitLab · read the original and apply on their site
Remote, Canada; Remote, United States
Our take: The real work here is turning data science into decisions executives act on, by leading managers, setting the technical and business bar, and connecting rigorous analysis to GitLab's growth.
If you light up when data stops being a report and starts changing what the C-suite decides, this is your room. You will lead managers who lead data scientists, set the bar for what great looks like, and connect statistical rigor to real growth in a consumption business being reshaped by AI. The best part is the thought partnership: shaping the questions executives should be asking, not just answering the ones they bring you.
Needs
- setting direction
- developing managers
- building exec trust
- causal inference depth
- ruthless prioritisation
- presenting to c-suite
Rewards
- shaping the questions
- measurable impact
- recommendations leaders act on
- building a leader bench
- cross-functional programs
Demands
- leading through managers
- executive presence
- making trade-offs
- pressure-testing analyses
- all-remote async work
Grows
- executive thought partnership
- reading the AI shift
- revenue-linked analytics
- mentoring leaders
- truthful feedback
Values
- analytical rigour
- accountability
- open communication
- learning culture
- high talent bar
Drains
- big-org navigation
- investment allocation
- acting on engagement surveys
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