Director of Data

Time Doctor; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Time Doctor is seeking a visionary Director of Data to lead a team of analysts and engineers in delivering innovative data solutions. This fully remote role focuses on driving performance through data-driven insights and enhancing customer experiences, playing a crucial part in the company's growth strategy.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a data team in a SaaS environment.
• Hands-on experience with data governance.
• Proven ability to hire and inspire data professionals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver data solutions that enhance customer experiences.
• Lead a team of data professionals to achieve strategic goals.
• Develop and optimize data systems for actionable insights.

Skills

Leadership

Data Governance

Data Analysis

Predictive Modeling

Machine Learning

Education

Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field

Tools

API design

ETL processes

NoSQL databases

Job description

DIRECTOR OF DATA About the Role

Time Doctor is a Workforce Analytics Platform that provides managers with actionable insights to improve team productivity and performance.

We are on an exciting growth journey and we’re searching for a visionary Director of Data to lead and grow our data-driven future.

In this role, you will lead a team of 7+ talented analysts, engineers, and data scientists, helping them reach new heights. Time Doctor is a thriving SaaS company with a global team of over 150 professionals in more than 45 countries. As a fully remote company, we take pride in our culture of high staff and customer satisfaction.

We’re passionate about remote work and its potential to transform lives worldwide. We’ve even authored a book and launched a conference on remote work, Running Remote. With a well-established brand and consistent profitability, we’re poised for continued growth. This role is at the heart of that growth, driving the strategy, systems, and solutions that will unlock our next stage of success.

This diverse role encompasses two key focus areas:

Data-Driven Business Insights and Analytics

Develop and optimise data systems and processes to deliver actionable insights that drive performance, efficiency, and strategic planning.

Customer-Facing Data Solutions

Innovate and deliver data products that enhance customer experiences, provide actionable insights, and align with Time Doctor’s product strategy.

Your Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Chief Product Officer, you will:

Deliver the Product and Technical Roadmap for Data

• Deliver SaaS product reporting, Business intelligence and Customer reporting solutions on time and to budget
• Establish and prioritise key initiatives to improve data architecture and analytics capabilities.
• Ensure timely delivery of projects in line with business objectives, including measurable outcomes such as improved data quality, faster query performance, and enhanced customer insights.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and optimisation of data pipelines, integrations, and reporting tools.
• Partner with engineering teams to ensure scalable, secure, and reliable infrastructure for all data-related services.

Lead a High-Performing Team

• Recruit, mentor, and manage data engineering, data analysis and data science professionals.
• Foster collaboration and high performance through direct and matrix leadership models to deliver results across technical and business domains.

Optimise Data Modeling and Accessibility

• Implement best practices for data architecture to ensure it meets the evolving needs of internal departments and external customers.
• Deliver data solutions that enable Sales, Marketing, Finance to achieve key business objectives and support business growth

Develop Actionable Insights and Data Science Solutions

• Lead initiatives to enhance analytics and data science capabilities, driving innovation in predictive modeling, machine learning, and customer insights.
• Roll out product data driven features to improve product differentiation and customer experience.

Build a Bespoke Enterprise Reporting Function

• Lead the development of tailored reporting solutions to meet the needs of enterprise-level clients.
• Ensure reporting aligns with enterprise expectations for accuracy, timeliness, and customisation.

Measurable Business Impact Through Data

• Define and track KPIs for the Data function, such as:
  • Reduction in time-to-insight for internal teams
  • Efficiency metrics of the data delivery function using DORA metrics or similar
  • Improvement is data quality and understanding via Business Intelligence function
  • Product reporting capability delivered per year
  • Improvement in customer satisfaction with reporting and analytics capabilities.

Collaborate to Drive Business Outcomes

• Work cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Sales, and Marketing to align data initiatives with broader business goals.
• Ensure data-driven decision-making increases efficiency and revenue impact across departments.

Required Skills & Experience

• Leading a data team to success in a SaaS Growth environment
• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in a quantitative field such as mathematics, physics, computer science, data science, or statistics—or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience managing a data teams of 10+ members in a SaaS environment.
• Hands-on experience with data governance in a scaling SaaS company.
• Proven ability to hire, lead, and inspire Data Scientists, Analysts, and Engineers, scaling teams effectively.
• Solid understanding of architectural data concepts, including API design, data pipelines, relational/NoSQL databases, REST, and ETL processes.

Why Join Time Doctor?

At Time Doctor, we’re on a mission to be the most trusted time-tracking and productivity platform for remote teams. We’re redefining how people work, proving that geography should never limit career opportunities.

As part of our 100% remote, globally diverse team, you’ll contribute to our vision of modernizing remote work while enjoying the flexibility to work from anywhere. Learn more about us here.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re excited about shaping the future of remote work and believe you have the skills and experience to thrive in this role, we’d love to hear from you.