Head Of Data

hlpy; Torino; In loco; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A tech-driven roadside assistance start-up in Italy is seeking an experienced Head of Data to lead their data strategy and team. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in data roles, including leadership, and will be responsible for defining data strategies that enable data-driven decision-making. They should have strong technical skills in data engineering, analytics, and governance within modern data stacks.

Competenze

• 8+ years of experience in data-related roles, including 3+ years in a leadership position.
• Proven track record of scaling data platforms and teams in fast-paced environments.
• Strong technical background with modern data stacks.

Mansioni

• Define and execute the company’s data strategy.
• Build and lead a high-performing Data team.
• Oversee the design of scalable data architectures and pipelines.
• Ensure data governance, quality, and compliance across all systems.

Conoscenze

Data engineering

Analytics

Data science

SQL

Python

Formazione

Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Statistics, or related field

Strumenti

AWS

GCP

Azure

Snowflake

Airflow

Tableau

Descrizione del lavoro

Head of Data

hlpy, born in 2020, is a tech-driven roadside assistance insurance start-up founded by visionaries who saw a gap in the market and redefined the industry with a cutting-edge digital solution 🚀

What started as a bold idea in Italy quickly expanded to France and Spain, and as of September 2024, we are proud to announce our entry into Germany! This marks another milestone in our journey to becoming the go-to solution for modern roadside assistance across Europe– and beyond.

We are looking for an experienced Head of Data to lead our data strategy, team, and infrastructure across the organization.

This role will be responsible for defining and executing a data vision that enables data-driven decision-making, ensures high data quality, and supports product innovation.

The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with strong technical leadership and a hands-on understanding of data engineering, analytics, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the company’s data strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Build and lead a high-performing Data team, including data engineers, analysts, and data scientists.
• Oversee the design and maintenance of scalable data architectures, pipelines, and storage solutions.
• Ensure data governance, quality, and compliance across all systems and departments and develop and implement data policies, standards, and best practices.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Business stakeholders to make data a central asset for decision-making and innovation.
• Oversee data tools and technology selection, ensuring scalability, cost-efficiency, and performance.
• Monitor key data performance indicators (KPIs) and deliver actionable insights to leadership.
• Collaborate with executives to identify new opportunities through advanced analytics and AI/ML initiatives.

Nice to Have

• Experience in B2B SaaS, digital product, or data-intensive environments.
• Exposure to AI/ML initiatives or data monetization strategies.
• Familiarity with real-time data streaming (Kafka, Kinesis).
• Contributions to open-source or data communities.

Technical & Professional Requirements

• Strong background in data engineering, analytics, or data science, with experience in leadership roles.
• Proficiency with modern data stacks: cloud-based platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), data warehouses (BigQuery, Snowflake, Redshift), and data lakes.
• Experience with ETL/ELT tools (Airflow, dbt, Spark, etc.) and modern BI tools (Looker, Tableau, Power BI, etc.).
• Solid understanding of data modeling, architecture, and governance principles.
• Familiarity with machine learning pipelines, model monitoring, and MLOps practices.
• Strong technical knowledge of SQL, Python, and relevant data frameworks.
• Understanding of privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and data security best practices.

Education & Experience

• Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Statistics, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in data-related roles, including 3+ years in a leadership or management position.
• Proven track record of scaling data platforms and teams in fast-paced environments.

Your Journey in hlpy

Our team comprises a wide range of skills and experiences: we constantly encourage all our professionals and collaborators to explore new opportunities for growth and development.

We believe that promoting an environment where individuals can experiment and expand their horizons not only increases personal satisfaction but also strengthens our collective success.

Please send your CV in English.