Head of Data

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Take complete ownership of Mood's data function from start to finish

• Lead the data team while being actively involved in technical tasks

• Transform data into actionable insights that enhance profitability

• Prioritize projects based on their impact on revenue, costs, and risks

• Establish and oversee data-request intake processes, including ranking, priorities, trade-offs, and capacity management

• Manage BigQuery, Dataform models, and data ingestion pipelines

• Oversee dashboards and analyses that inform business decisions

• Control the in-house attribution model, incrementality tests, and server-side conversion-tracking data

• Collaborate with Marketing to ensure effective measurement as tracking protocols evolve

• Maintain data quality prior to its inclusion in reports or decision-making

• Regulate access for personnel and AI agents, particularly concerning sensitive customer information

• Drive customer segmentation and lifecycle analytics, including email strategies

• Make informed build-vs-buy decisions and optimize the costs associated with the data stack

• Reconcile orders and revenue across Shopify, ERP systems, and Finance

• Assist in inventory aging and demand planning using reliable data sources

• Create certified metrics within the semantic layer for consistent application across dashboards, analysts, and the internal data bot

• Collaborate with the Head of Finance on reconciliation, inventory management, demand planning, and data stack expenses

• Work alongside the CEO on revenue and cost-related decisions

• Partner with teams in analytics, data engineering, analysis, contractors, Marketing, Operations, and sales channels

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 8 years of experience in data or analytics, with at least 3 years in a leadership role within a data function or team

• Proficient in SQL with hands-on experience within the past two years

• Experience working in a contemporary cloud data warehouse environment

• Skilled in building data models using dbt, Dataform, or similar frameworks

• Experience in constructing data pipelines

• Daily hands-on engagement with AI tools for data tasks, including coding and code review

• Familiarity with appropriate AI code review processes and access control measures

• Proven track record of data initiatives influencing revenue or cost decisions with measurable outcomes

• Experience in making well-founded build-vs-buy decisions and achieving cost reductions in tooling or infrastructure

• Ability to effectively communicate with executives and manage upwards

• Capability to distill complex analyses into clear visuals and concise recommendations

• Proficiency in working with attribution, experimentation, dashboards, and data infrastructure

• Strong problem-solving skills based on first principles

• Ability to lead a small team while remaining technically engaged

• Nice to have: experience in regulated industries such as hemp/cannabis, alcohol, or supplements

• Nice to have: analytics experience in e-commerce, DTC, or similar consumer businesses

• Nice to have: experience with Shopify event tracking, particularly with a headless storefront

• Nice to have: expertise in identity stitching, attribution, MMM, or incrementality testing

• Nice to have: familiarity with semantic layers like Cube

• Nice to have: experience with Google Cloud Platform

• Nice to have: background in finance data, including reconciliation and inventory management

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• Flexible work hours and remote work options

• Opportunities for professional development and training

• Supportive and collaborative work environment