Data Analytics Manager

SmarterDx; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 326,000 - 379,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare analytics startup is seeking an experienced Data Analytics Manager to lead a team in driving data-informed decisions. Responsibilities include managing stakeholders, setting up analytics strategies, and mentoring analysts to align analytics efforts with business goals. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in healthcare data, strong leadership skills, and a passion for analytics as a product.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Unlimited PTO

Learning & Development Budget

401(k) options

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience managing senior analysts.
• 2+ years working with healthcare data.
• Proven ability to lead analytics initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-value analytics initiatives and align cross-functional teams.
• Champion analytics best practices and provide thought leadership.
• Oversee metrics, dashboards, and reporting to drive decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

SQL

Data visualization tools

Python

Data governance

Tools

Snowflake

dbt

airflow

Git

Job description

SmarterDx is seeking an experienced Data Analytics Manager to lead a team of seasoned Product Analysts embedded across our suite of solutions. With Analysts integrated into different product teams, this role focuses heavily on driving consistency in how we use data to inform product discovery and evaluation of new feature development.

As an Analytics Manager, you'll be responsible for people leadership, stakeholder engagement, and process design, while also contributing to the broader analytics architecture and execution strategy. You'll mentor your team, define best practices, and ensure analytics efforts are aligned with business goals across the organization.

At SmarterDx, we believe Analytics should be treated as a product in its own right. This inherently requires thoughtful design, clear ownership, and continuity across solutions. Our core mission is to build data systems and insights that meaningfully improve business outcomes, and that can only happen with intentional ‘product thinking’ and vision.

We’re a fast-growing startup, and we value independent thinkers who take initiative, identify opportunities, and rally cross-functional teams to solve complex problems.

SmarterDx builds clinical AI that empowers hospitals to analyze the complete record of every patient to fully capture the value of care delivered. Founded by physicians in 2020, its proprietary AI platform understands the nuances of clinical reasoning, enabling hospitals to true the patient record for every discharge. By doing so, hospitals can recover millions in earned revenue, enhance care quality metrics, and optimize healthcare operations.

What You'll Do

40% Project & Stakeholder Management

• Lead high-value analytics initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve business outcomes and aligning cross-functional teams on shared goals
• Standardize analytics tools and processes across product lines to improve scalability and consistency
• Prioritize and advocate for analytics work that aligns with strategic company objectives
• Communicate clearly and regularly with stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency in analyst-driven work
• Cultivate a culture of innovation, curiosity, and initiative within the analytics team
• Mentor and support the career growth of your direct reports through regular feedback and coaching
• Assess team performance with structured, twice-a-year progress reviews
• Identify skills gaps or resourcing needs and escalate proactively

30% Analytics Strategy and Execution

• Champion analytics best practices and provide thought leadership across the organization
• Establish rigorous testing, validation, and data quality processes
• Oversee the development of metrics, dashboards, reports, and visualizations that drive business decisions
• Iterate and embrace continuous improvement in analytics methodologies
• Define and maintain data governance policies to ensure compliance and data integrity

What You Bring

• 3-5+ years of experience managing senior analysts
• 2+ years working with healthcare data (clinical, billing, or both)
• Proven ability to lead analytics initiatives involving cross-functional stakeholders
• Experience in startups or scaling mid-sized businesses
• Technical skills:
  • SQL (Advanced)
  • BI/data visualization tools (Advanced)
  • Python for data (Proficient)
  • dbt (Proficient)
  • Git (Familiar)
  • Statistics (Familiar)
• Data Visualization: Hex and Evidence
• Pipelines: Snowflake, dbt, airflow, git, and AWS

Compensation

$190,000 to $220,000 salary + equity incentives

• Medical, Dental & Vision– Comprehensive plans with leading insurance providers, covering 90-100% of your premiums and 70-90% for dependents, depending on the plan.
• One Medical Membership– Free membership included if you enroll in a SmarterDx medical plan.
• Paid Parental Leave– Up to 12 weeks of paid leave for birth or adoption.
• Remote-First Team– Work from anywhere in the U.S. with a $400 home office reimbursement stipend.
• Unlimited PTO & 10 Holidays– 4 of which include floating holidays so you can recognize the days that matter most to you.
• Learning & Development Budget– $500 per year (prorated) for courses, books, and resources to expand your skills.
• 401(k) with Traditional & Roth Options– Tax-advantaged retirement savings through Empower.
• Minimal Bureaucracy– A fast-moving, high-impact environment where you can focus on what matters.
• Incredible Teammates!– Work alongside smart, supportive, and mission-driven colleagues.