Director, Analytics and Decision Science

Audible; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 175,100 - 236,900; Full time

Job summary

Audible is seeking a Director, Analytics and Decision Science to lead hands-on initiatives, using causal inference to measure the impact of activity on business performance and frame decisions into testable experiments. You will collaborate with partners to drive insight-driven actions across tech and non-tech audiences.

This role requires strong communication, data product experience, and the ability to influence senior leaders. Alternate locations in Berlin or London hubs are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in analyzing data to drive decisions.
• 5+ years in Strategic Analytics, BI, Decision Science, or Consulting in digital environments.
• Degree in technology, mathematics or related field.
• Experience developing data-driven products and communicating impact to stakeholders.
• Experience managing challenging assignments with aggressive schedules.
• Programming in Python or R, SQL, and visualization tools (Tableau, MicroStrategy).

Responsibilities

• Design and lead hands-on decision science initiatives using causal inference and experiments.
• Learn and master the economics, identify pain points, and propose short- and long-term solutions.
• Develop knowledge of data sources and BI tools to maximize delivery impact and accuracy.
• Communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences, including executives.
• Develop compelling presentations and documentation to drive actions.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Education

Tech/math degree

MBA/MS/PhD (adv)

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Tableau

MicroStrategy

Job description

At Audible, we believe stories have the power to transform lives. It's why we work with some of the world's leading creators to produce and share audio storytelling with our millions of global listeners. We are dreamers and inventors who come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to empower and inspire each other. Imagine your future with us.

About This Role

As a leader and individual contributor of Audible’s Analytics and Decision Science group, you will drive discussion and decision with our business partners by explaining, predicting, scenarizing, prescribing insight-driven actions with/for both tech and non-tech audiences. You will deliver the right technical solution (analytics- or data-product) to influence, guide, and force-multiply (via automation) our business functions, increase their effectiveness and efficiency, and hold them accountable. You will help drive continuous improvement by designing and building measurement frameworks, and other communications conduits (presentations and documents) to track initiative and business performance, driving focus on results and execution. You will frame hypotheses and potential decisions into a testable structure and develop robust experimental designs. You will leverage deep cross-functional knowledge to be a trusted advisor across a wide range of issues.

Alternate locations available: This position can also be located in Audible's Berlin or London hubs.

About You

You are able to work with minimal instruction and oversight, conduct multiple high-stake tasks and projects simultaneously, and own deliverables end-to-end with limited dependencies on the work of others. You have the ability to think strategically, develop insightful analysis, and frame decisions, and communicate findings concisely to senior leaders in your and other organizations.

As a Director, Analytics and Decision Science, you will...

• Design and lead hands-on decision science initiatives that support Audible strategy and programs. Use causal inference methods (experimentation and models) to understand the incremental impact of our activity on business performance
• Learn and master the intricacies of our economics, understand pain points and opportunities, and provide solutions short-term and long-term
• Develop an in-depth knowledge of all relevant data sources, business intelligence technologies, data science, and analytical tools available to maximize their potential. Ensure and own the accuracy, relevance, quality, and impact of your deliveries
• Communicate crisply in both oral and written forms for different levels of audiences (Tech, non-Tech, manager to executive)
• Develop compelling presentations and documents

About Audible

Audible is the leading producer and provider of audio storytelling. We spark listeners' imaginations, offering immersive, cinematic experiences full of inspiration and insight to enrich our customers daily lives. We are a global company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are dreamers and inventors who are passionate about the positive impact Audible can make for our customers and our neighbors. This spirit courses throughout Audible, supporting a culture of creativity and inclusion built on our People Principles and our mission to build more equitable communities in the cities we call home.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in analyzing data to drive decisions
• 5+ years of relevant experience in the areas of Strategic Analytics, Business Intelligence, Decision Science, or Consulting in a digital environment or in a related field
• Degree in technology, mathematics or a related field, speaks of a person who is comfortable in data-centric environments
• Experience in developing data-driven products, and sharing business recommendation and their financial/customer impact with the stakeholders
• Experience managing challenging assignments with aggressive schedules
• Experience with programming languages (such as Python, R, etc.), SQL and visualization tools (Tableau, Microstrategy, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree, Business (MBA), MS, PhD or equivalent experience
• Previous experience in large B2C companies a plus
• Experience working with C-level leaders

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USA, NJ, Newark - 175,100.00 - 236,900.00 USD annually

Company

Audible, Inc. - B13

Job ID: A10442437