Head of Data
Core
Define the future of data strategy, infrastructure, and AI innovation to drive operational efficiency and business growth for a global shipping software platform.
Role type
Principal data leader (Head of Data)
Builds
Company-wide data & AI strategy, scalable data infrastructure, and self-serve analytics platforms.
Domain
SaaS / Logistics / Cross-border commerce
Deliverable
product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Data strategy definition, team scaling & leadership, AI/ML initiative championing, data governance & quality, architectural decision-making, ROI prioritization
Preferred skills
GCP, BigQuery, Looker, DBT, PoC/pilot delivery
Technologies
GCP, BigQuery, Looker, DBT
Responsibilities
Own and define company-wide Data & AI strategy; Lead and scale a high-performing data team; Champion AI and machine learning initiatives; Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to ensure data accessibility; Guide architectural decisions for analytics platforms and infrastructure; Ensure data quality, governance, and compliance; Prioritize initiatives based on ROI; Enable self-serve analytics; Drive a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement.