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Senior Director of Data - EdTech Start Up

Boston, Massachusetts
US$180000 - US$220000 per annum + Additional Benefits
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Senior Director of Data

Boston, MA or remote

$180,000-$220,000 base annual salary

THE COMPANY

This Ed-Tech, rapidly growing, mission-driven start up organization is looking for a Senior Director of Data to join their team either onsite in their Boston office or remotely.

If you are someone with extensive start up experience, wearing multiple hats, and building scalable teams from scratch, this could be a role for you!

THE ROLE

As the Senior Director of Data, you are someone who will specifically be responsible for the following:

  • Building an enterprise data roadmap and solution to be utilized across all business units in the organization
  • Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders on the data science and analytics teams to enable their models to optimize the business operations using a large volume of data
  • Build and implement governance frameworks and standards to be utilized across the business
  • Delivering modern cloud technical solutions to drive the business

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

In order to be considered for the Senior Director of Data role, you are someone with the following background:

  • BS or higher degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
  • Extensive background in data leadership and strategy, preferably from a growing start up
  • Substantial background designing architecture in modern cloud-hosted environment (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Commercial experience working in an agile, cross-collaborative work environment

THE BENEFITS

  • $180,000 - $220,000 base annual salary
  • Additional performance-based bonus varying based on level
  • Comprehensive health benefits model including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
  • Competitive PTO/Sick day model encouraging work-life balance
  • Great growth, ownership, and autonomy opportunity working in a cutting-edge encouraging culture

***Unfortunately, this client is unable to consider candidates requiring current or future sponsorship or transfer at this time. ***

HOW TO APPLY

Please register your interest by sending your résumé to Kavya Kannan via the Apply link on this page.

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If this type of app is publicised during the Coronavirus, maybe more people will understand the power of what Data and Data Science can do and more companies that are slow adaptors will see this and see how it could be helpful to their industry.”   If you want to make the world a better place using Data, we may have a role for you, including a number of remote opportunities. Or, if you’re looking to expand and build out your team with the best minds in Data, get in touch with one of expert consultants who will be able to advise on the best remote and long-term processes. 

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