Data Analytics Lead

Summary

Join Skillshare as our Data & Analytics Lead and become the go-to expert for data-driven insights, empowering teams to make smarter decisions. This role blends analytical expertise with business acumen, driving impact across all departments. You will lead business intelligence, partner with stakeholders, conduct strategic analysis, and foster data literacy. You'll collaborate closely with the data engineering team and report to the Head of Analytics. Skillshare offers a competitive salary, equity, and benefits package. We encourage applications even if you don't meet all requirements.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in analytics or business intelligence roles
• Strong SQL skills and experience with modern BI tools
• Track record of partnering with business stakeholders
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of our core business reporting and KPI monitoring
• Be the primary owner of our analytics dashboards and metrics definitions
• Serve as the go-to expert for day-to-day business questions, providing quick insights and analytical support
• Partner with stakeholders to understand their metrics needs and develop effective monitoring solutions
• Drive regular business reviews with leadership, presenting key metrics and actionable insights
• Partner with teams like Marketing and Finance to support forecasting efforts and strategic planning
• Collaborate with teams across the organization to improve their data literacy and analytical capabilities
• Help democratize data access and empower teams to make data-driven decisions

Preferred Qualifications

• Business Acumen : You have a track record of translating business questions into analytical solutions and can effectively communicate insights to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Technical Foundation : You have strong SQL skills and experience with BI tools like Looker, Tableau, or Power BI. You can write efficient queries and create clear, impactful visualizations
• Problem-Solving : You're methodical in your approach to solving problems and can break down complex business questions into actionable analyses
• Communication : You excel at presenting data-driven stories to stakeholders at all levels and can adapt your communication style based on your audience
• Collaboration : You thrive in cross-functional environments and have experience partnering with diverse teams to drive business impact through data

Benefits

• Competitive equity
• Benefits packages