Data Science Manager, Product Analytics

Fora (Interview Calendar); New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited vacation

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Wellhub Memberships

401k plan with company match

Commuter Benefits

Supplemental Life Insurance

Stock Options

Job summary

Fora is building a Product Data Science function in a three‑sided marketplace connecting clients, advisors, and suppliers. As a manager, you will lead a small team of data scientists, partner with Core Product, and own what gets measured and how insights inform roadmaps.

You’ll be a hands‑on player‑coach, guiding senior ICs while contributing to analyses and prototyping. This NYC role sits in Tribeca/Fidi with strong collaboration across product, eng, and design.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in data science or analytics, including 2+ years managing data scientists or analysts.
• Track record of building or scaling a product analytics function, not just running one.
• Deep experimentation expertise — you’ve set the standards, not just run the tests.
• Hands‑on technical depth: advanced SQL, and proficiency in Python or another scripting language.
• Experience with a modern cloud data stack (e.g. Airbyte, BigQuery, dbt, Hex, Omni, or equivalents) and data modeling best practices.
• Experience using LLM tools (e.g. Claude Code, Cursor, OpenAI Codex) to accelerate analysis and prototyping.
• A track record of hiring and developing strong data people.
• Strong communication and storytelling skills, including with senior stakeholders.
• Pragmatic. Looking for real world business impact, not a science project.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Product Data Science pillar. Hire, coach, and develop a team of data scientists partnering with Core Product.
• Set the pillar’s objectives and priorities in partnership with product leadership, and own delivery against them.
• Own the experimentation and measurement standards for Fora’s product organization, and raise the bar on rigor.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Design leadership to shape roadmap prioritization and define what success looks like before we ship.
• Review analyses, unblock hard problems, and set the standard for quality on the team.
• Help shape the broader Data Science & Analytics function.

Skills

Data science leadership

Experimentation leadership

SQL

Python

Cloud data stack

LLM tooling

Hiring & mentoring

Stakeholder communication

Pragmatic mindset

Tools

BigQuery

dbt

Airbyte

Hex

Omni

OpenAI Codex

Claude Code

Cursor

Job description

About Fora

Fora is the modern travel agency, empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs to build thriving travel advisory businesses. We’re modernizing the $100B+ travel industry with AI woven through every part of the advisor’s workflow, plus global supplier relationships, personalized training, and a vibrant community, all in one place. That’s what lets advisors build businesses that scale, while their taste and service create trips no algorithm alone could plan. At the heart of it all is our mission: to help the next generation of travel entrepreneurs turn their love for travel into a fulfilling career, whether full-time or part-time.

The same idea shapes how we work. We’re mission-driven and obsessed with our customers, and we believe humans and AI are both essential: the best work here comes from people and technology at their best, together.

Founded in 2021, Fora has grown to a team of 200+ full-time employees based in downtown New York City. In 2026, we closed a $60 million Series D led by Forerunner and Tactile Ventures, with continued backing from Thrive Capital, Insight Partners, and Heartcore Capital. We’ve been named a LinkedIn Top Startup (2024), one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies (2023 and 2025), and one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies (2026).

Come build something that hasn’t existed before.

About The Role

Fora is building out its Data Science & Analytics team, and we’re looking for a manager to lead our Product Data Science pillar. Fora operates a dynamic, three-sided marketplace connecting clients, advisors, and suppliers — and the product surface spans everything from our core booking platform to advisory enablement tools to new, AI-powered experiences. This is a rare chance to build a product data science function from the ground up.

You’ll lead a small team of data scientists partnering with our Core Product teams, and you’ll own how product decisions get made — what we measure, how we experiment, and how insights translate into product features and roadmaps. We are looking for a player-coach — someone who is able to manage senior individual contributors while getting their hands dirty themselves.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Product Data Science pillar. Hire, coach, and develop a team of data scientists partnering with Core Product
• Set the pillar’s objectives and priorities in partnership with product leadership, and own delivery against them
• Own the experimentation and measurement standards for Fora’s product organization, and raise the bar on rigor
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Design leadership to shape roadmap prioritization and define what success looks like before we ship
• Review analyses, unblock hard problems, and set the standard for quality on the team
• Help shape the broader Data Science & Analytics function

Requirements

• 7+ years in data science or analytics, including 2+ years managing data scientists or analysts. Experience at consumer or marketplace companies preferred.
• Track record of building or scaling a product analytics function, not just running one.
• Deep experimentation expertise — you’ve set the standards, not just run the tests.
• Hands‑on technical depth: advanced SQL, and proficiency in Python or another scripting language.
• Experience with a modern cloud data stack (e.g. Airbyte, BigQuery, dbt, Hex, Omni, or equivalents) and data modeling best practices.
• Experience using LLM tools (e.g. Claude Code, Cursor, OpenAI Codex) to accelerate analysis and prototyping.
• A track record of hiring and developing strong data people.
• Strong communication and storytelling skills, including with senior stakeholders.
• Pragmatic. Looking for real world business impact, not a science project.

Compensation

Compensation for this role varies based on experience. Final compensation will depend on the level at which the candidate is hired, as we’re considering multiple levels for this role.

• Unlimited vacation
• Health Insurance (including an option completely covered by Fora HQ)
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Wellhub Memberships
• 401k plan with company match
• Commuter Benefits
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Stock Options

This role is based in our beautiful New York City office (Tribeca/Fidi) with lots of natural light and great views.

Our Values

We’re forging our own path

Fora has always been about driving change within the industry. We’re not interested in maintaining the status quo.

We’re stronger together

Community is our cornerstone and collective power is our strength. We believe we can all go further when we operate together, using our combined leverage to unlock better opportunities and outcomes for our advisors, partners, and travelers.

We believe in technology

We believe technology is an answer to some of the most fundamental challenges the travel industry faces. We believe advancements in AI, bold investments in our platforms, and a world-class data infrastructure will transform the work of our advisors and our partners, while creating better travel experiences for travelers.

We’re here to serve

We operate in service of our community and believe that when they’re empowered to focus on what they do best, we all win. It’s why we relentlessly advocate for our advisors and prioritize their best interest every step of the way.

We mean business

Fora is equal parts fun, meaningful work and serious travel business. We’re unlocking opportunities for thousands of travel entrepreneurs, delivering a stream of high-quality guests at scale for our partners, and providing a superior travel experience for our travelers. It’s a better equation for the future of our industry.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Authorization to work in the United States is required for full‑time roles based in our New York City office. Fora is unable to sponsor or assist with U.S. work authorization. Roles based outside of the United States are not subject to this requirement.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Fora is committed to an equitable hiring process and an inclusive work environment. BIPOC and traditionally underrepresented candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We will not discriminate and will take action to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law.