VP of Data Science and Experimentation London, England
Job description
We're a leading online reviews platform, free and open to all. Our mission is to be a universal symbol of trust. We are well on our way — but there's still an exciting journey ahead of us. Do you want to join us at the heart of trust?
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced VP of Data Science and Experimentation to lead our data-driven decision-making efforts. As the VP of Data Science and Experimentation, you will be responsible for defining and executing our data strategy, building and leading a highly skilled data science team, and driving insights that inform our product roadmap and business strategy. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design and execute experiments, develop predictive models, and build data products that facilitates growth and improve customer experiences.
What you'll be doing:
- Advocate and evangelize experimentation as a way of working, ensuring that everyone in the company can make data-driven decisions fast and at scale
- Promote an experimentation culture and identify ways to support the adoption of experimentation across the organization through a company-wide experimentation program
- Lead and mentor a team of highly skilled analysts, data scientists, and data engineers to build a highly advanced experimentation platform
- Ensure data best practices and play a critical role in building a data-driven culture throughout the entire organization
- Partner with the technology leadership team to create a long-term vision and develop a roadmap of data science projects
- Develop new capabilities to deliver business solutions applying data science algorithms
- Work with cross-functional partners and executives in the product, engineering, commercial, finance, and marketing to define and achieve business goals, and to build data-informed business strategies and roadmaps.
- Determine how to leverage data science, machine learning, and other analytical techniques to improve product features and capabilities. Provider leadership on how to leverage data and data expertise to improve the customer experience.
- Serve as a champion for data science and informed decision-making at all levels of the company. Make analytical techniques approachable and understandable to non-data scientists
Who you are:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related fields; eg. a PhD
- Many years of proven experience in a data science or analytics leadership role, preferably in a fast-paced, data-driven environment
- Demonstrated achievements in building and developing highly skilled data science teams, managing data science projects, and delivering impactful insights that influence business growth
- Strong proficiency in statistical modeling, machine learning, data mining, and data visualization techniques, with hands-on experience in at least one programming languages such as Python, R, SQL, or Scala
- Proven ability to translate complex data insights into actionable recommendations and communicate them effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Deep understanding of A/B testing and experiment design methodologies, with experience in designing and executing experiments to create product improvements and optimize customer experiences
- Comprehensive business insight, with experience in leveraging data insights to facilitate strategic decision-making and inform business strategy
- Experience working with big data technologies and familiarity with cloud-based data infrastructure and analytics tools (AWS and GCP)
- Expert leadership and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build solid relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
What's in it for you:
- A range of flexible working options to dedicate time to what matters to you
- Competitive compensation package + bonus
- 28 days holiday plus two (paid) volunteering days a year to spend your time giving back to the causes that matter to you and your community
- Rich learning and development opportunities supported through the Trustpilot Academy, LinkedIn Learning and Blinkist
- Pension and life insurance
- Health cash plan, online GP, 24/7, Employee Assistance Plan
- Full access to Headspace, a popular mindfulness app to promote positive mental health
- Paid parental leave
- Season ticket loan and a cycle to work scheme
- Central office location complete with table tennis, a gaming corner, coffee bars and all the snacks and refreshments you can ask for
- Regular opportunities to connect and get to know your fellow Trusties, including company-wide celebrations and events, ERG activities and team socials.
- Free breakfast and lunch in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays along with extra treats throughout the month — think ice cream carts, chocolate fountains and cocktail/mocktail bars, to name a few
- Access to over 4,000 deals and discounts on things like travel, electronics, fashion, fitness, cinema discounts and more.
- Independent financial advice and free standard professional mortgage broker advice
Still not sure?
We are Open to All, which means we want everyone to feel like they can see themselves at Trustpilot. We're keen to hear about your experiences as well as how you can help to create a fantastic culture for our amazing Trusties. So, don't worry if you're looking at this job description and feel like you don't meet all the requirements, we'd still really like to hear from you!
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About Trustpilot
At Trustpilot, we're passionate about our mission to offer a free and open to all review platform, built on collaboration. For consumers, we're a place to connect with and influence businesses. For companies, we're a platform for progress; a way to improve and innovate by engaging and collaborating with consumers.
We're driven by connection. It's at the heart of what we do. Our culture keeps things fresh –– it's built on the relationships we create. We talk, we laugh, we collaborate and we respect each other. We work across borders and cultures to be a tangible symbol of trust in an ever-changing world. With vibrant office locations all around the world and over 50 nationalities, we're proud to be an equal opportunity workplace with diverse perspectives and ideas.
Our purpose is a tall order, but we keep it real. We're a great bunch of humans, doing awesome stuff, without fuss or pretense.
A successful Trustpilot future is driven by you –– we give you the autonomy to shape a career you can be proud of. If you're ready to grow, let's go.
Join us at the heart of trust.
Trustpilot is committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive and where different viewpoints and experiences are valued and respected. Trustpilot will consider all applications for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, disability, age, parental or veteran status. Together, we are the heart of trust.
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