Head of Data Science and Analytics (f/m/d)

ZENJOB; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ZENJOB is seeking a Head of Data Science and Analytics to unlock the potential of its data and mentor a high-performing team. The role involves developing data strategies that drive business value and aligning with key stakeholders to foster a data-driven culture. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and personal growth in the heart of Berlin.

Leistungen

28 days paid vacation

Hybrid working model

EUR 1000 annual training budget

EUR 30 Urban Sports Club grant

EUR 40 monthly mobility credit

Quarterly team events

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience leading and scaling data teams focused on business value.
• Experience in setting and executing data visions and roadmaps.
• Deep expertise in analytical methodologies and data modeling.

Aufgaben

• Lead Data Science and Analytics team, driving performance and culture.
• Own quality and impact of data-driven solutions, ensuring actionable insights.
• Mentor and develop senior talent within the data team.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Collaboration

Communication

Ausbildung

Master's degree in a relevant field

Jobbeschreibung

Head of Data Science and Analytics (f/m/d)

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

The Role

Enable Zenjob to unlock the full potential of its data by developing a best-in-class Data Science and Product Analytics function. You will collaborate closely with Heads of Product, Engineering, and other key stakeholders to deliver actionable insights and data-driven solutions, while mentoring and developing a high-performing team of Data Scientists and Product-minded Data Analysts.

About us

Zenjob is a Berlin based jobs marketplace with a goal to empower the workforce of tomorrow with innovative technology. We envision a world in which everyone has full control over their working life. We already enable part-time jobbers to decide when, where and how to work with just a few clicks. Our service is available in over 30 cities in Germany and with our recent launch in the Netherlands, we want to gradually open up new international markets

How You Will Contribute

• Champion the health and effectiveness of the Data Science and Analytics team, driving a high-performance culture rooted in analytical excellence and business impact.
• Own the quality, impact, and timeliness of data-driven solutions, ensuring they deliver actionable insights and measurable value across Zenjob.
• Drive execution of data initiatives with strategic foresight, maintaining a strong delivery pace while aligning with broader company objectives.
• Shape and implement a best-in-class data strategy that elevates Zenjob’s data science and analytics capabilities. This includes developing policies, processes, and a clear roadmap that promotes long-term sustainability and innovation.
• Align with cross-functional partners, including Business Analytics and Data Engineering teams, to create a cohesive, collaborative, and scalable data ecosystem.
• Ensure data initiatives support strategic goals by proactively contributing insights to company OKRs, resource planning, and budgeting.
• Promote high-impact data prioritization, focusing on initiatives that unlock business value, drive innovation, and solve mission-critical problems.
• Mentor and develop senior talent, fostering continuous learning and professional growth. Create an environment where data scientists and analysts thrive through coaching, best practice sharing, and advanced technical development.

What You'll Bring

• A proven ability to lead and scale high-performing data teams, with a focus on delivering business value through data science and analytics.
• Strong strategic thinking and experience insetting and executing data visions, roadmaps, and operating models within fast-paced, high-impact environments.
• Experience inaligning data strategies across multiple stakeholders, translating complex analytical outcomes into actionable business decisions.
• Deep expertise inanalytical methodologies, data modeling, experimentation, and statistical techniques, with a pragmatic approach to applying them in business settings.
• A track record ofmentoring and elevating senior data talent, creating a culture of feedback, learning, and excellence.
• Demonstrated success inmanaging project portfolios, resource planning, and budgeting for data-focused initiatives.
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, with the ability toinfluence at all levels and bring stakeholders along on the data journey.

What we offer

• Innovative mission:Together we create something new. Work in a dynamic set-up where you learn a lot and your every idea is heard.
• Unique team spirit: We can rely on each other blindly and celebrate all successes together as a team.
• Vacation: Recreation and further education is important, which is why we offer 28 days of paid vacation (increased by 1 day for every 2 calendar years of service with us, up to a maximum of 30 days), 1 day of special leave for community service, 5 days of paid educational leave, and the possibility of unpaid leave
• Hybrid working model: We love our brand new office in Prenzlauer Berg. But sometimes you need a little more flexibility. Zenjob's flexible working model combines the best of both worlds, so you can work remotely up to 2 days / week (1 day, during the first 6 months, so we can guarantee you the best onboarding).
• Dog-lover: If you have a dog, feel free to bring it with you. We don't bite and always have a bowl of water in our range of drinks
• Personal growth: Ongoing focus on your personal development (annual training budget of EUR 1000, mentoring opportunities, constant career development conversations)
• Healthy mind in a healthy body:With us you will receive a 30 EUR Urban Sports Club grant to keep you fit. In addition, we have a small sports room in the office ourselves.
• Always mobile:You will receive EUR 40 credit per month forNAVIT, a sustainable mobility tool for public transport, bike sharing and much more.
• Legendary Events:Quarterly team events, winter and summer parties, budget for birthdays and anniversaries of our employees

If this sounds good, then we'd love to find out more about you! Apply and send in your application.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.We are committed to judging every qualified individual on their ability, regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status, or religion. There is no need to add your photo and age to the application.

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