Director of Data

About Remote

Remote is solving global remote organizations’ biggest challenge: employing anyone anywhere compliantly. We make it possible for businesses big and small to employ a global team by handling global payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance. Check out remote.com/how-it-works to learn more or if you’re interested in adding to the mission, scroll down to apply now.

Please take a look at remote.com/handbook to learn more about our culture and what it is like to work here. Not only do we encourage folks from all ethnic groups, genders, sexuality, age and abilities to apply, but we prioritize a sense of belonging. You can check out independent reviews by other candidates on Glassdoor or look up the results of our candidate surveys to see how others feel about working and interviewing here.

All of our positions are fully remote. You do not have to relocate to join us!

What this job can offer you

• Complete scope to lead, mentor, and coach a team of Data Engineers and Data Analysts, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Develop and implement a strategic vision for the data department, aligning with the company's overall business objectives
• Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of our data infrastructure, ensuring its scalability, reliability, and efficiency
• Collaborate with other departments to identify opportunities for leveraging data to drive business solutions
• Ensure data quality, integrity and security across all data-related activities
• Manage the department's budget, resources, and timelines, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope
• Promote data literacy across the organization, educating stakeholders on the value and use of data
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and advancements in data technologies, incorporating new and relevant tools and techniques into our operations as appropriate

What you bring

• Track record of experience in data management, data engineering, or data analysis roles, with a significant portion of that time spent in leadership or management positions
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing company-wide data strategy and improving data management processes
• Hands-on experience with various data platforms and technologies such as SQL, meltano, Airflow, dbt, and business intelligence tools like Metabase, Tableau or Looker
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving skills and strategic thinking
• Writes and speaks fluent English

Practicals

• You'll report to: President of Remote
• Direct reports: 2-6 people 
• Team: Engineering 
• Location: For this position we welcome everyone to apply, but we will prioritise applications from the following locations as we encourage our teams to diversify; APAC, South Asia, Africa, Mexico, Eastern Europe.
• Start date: As soon as possible

Remote Compensation Philosophy

Remote's Total Rewards philosophy is to ensure fair, unbiased compensation and fair equity pay along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate. We do not agree to or encourage cheap-labor practices and therefore we ensure to pay above in-location rates. We hope to inspire other companies to support global talent-hiring and bring local wealth to developing countries.

Application process

1. Interview with recruiter
2. Interview with future manager
3. Interview with team members
4. Executive interview
5. Prior employment verification check 

 

Benefits

Our full benefits & perks are explained in our handbook at remote.com/r/benefits. As a global company, each country works differently, but some benefits/perks are for all Remoters:

• work from anywhere
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