Data Ops Team Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Europe.

📋 Description

• Oversee and guide the Operations sub-team, which consists of one Forest Engineer and two Geodata Analysts.

• Establish priorities, delegate tasks, monitor progress, and ensure timely, high-quality outcomes.

• Serve as the primary liaison for the Certification and External Relations teams regarding certification matters.

• Manage incoming inquiries, clarify requirements, align expectations, and coordinate timelines.

• Participate in external discussions with project developers, auditors, and partners as necessary.

• Track team capacity, delivery progress, and roadblocks, keeping the Director of Engineering informed.

• Foster team member development and encourage accountability within the group.

• Design and oversee the processes for intake and triage of incoming requests.

• Continuously enhance processes, workflows, and tools to boost efficiency.

• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and documentation.

• Identify operational challenges and implement practical solutions.

• Monitor the operationalization of methodologies, dependencies, obstacles, and next steps.

• Collaborate with Data Engineering and R&D teams on methodology operationalization.

• Provide operational insights on methodology feasibility, data needs, and implementation hurdles.

• Keep stakeholders updated and prioritize operationalization efforts.

• Assist with operational tasks during peak workloads or when the team needs to overcome obstacles.

• Review outputs and perform quality checks on data and calculations.

• Actively contribute to improvements in team processes, workflows, and documentation.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as Data Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, Project Management, or a similar area.

• A minimum of 4 years of professional experience, including demonstrated experience in coordinating or managing a small technical team.

• Proven experience in team leadership or management.

• Strong skills in project management.

• Capability to manage multiple concurrent requests, prioritize effectively, and ensure timely delivery.

• Excellent communication skills for interacting with both technical team members and non-technical stakeholders.

• Experience in designing and enhancing processes, workflows, and operational practices.

• Background in the carbon or climate sector, especially related to certification processes, is a plus.

• A technical background in geospatial data, remote sensing, or data engineering is advantageous but not mandatory.

• Familiarity with Python, GIS tools, or data pipelines is beneficial.

• Experience with project management and documentation tools such as Notion is a plus.

• Proficiency in English is required.

• Leadership mindset with the ability to motivate, support, and hold a team accountable.

• A structured and organized approach to tasks.

• Proactive problem-solving skills.

• Strong stakeholder management capabilities.

• Hands-on approach to tasks.

• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a fully remote environment.

• Adaptability to changing environments.

• Must include the square root of 81 at the bottom right of the CV.

🏝️ Benefits

• Enjoy a fully remote work setup - operate from anywhere that inspires you and aligns with your lifestyle.

• Be part of a collaborative, multicultural workspace.

• Benefit from flexible working hours and autonomy.

• Engage in a culture driven by curiosity and growth, with opportunities for learning, innovation, and problem-solving.

• Receive a company laptop.

• Access a comprehensive health insurance plan.

• Obtain a remote work pass.