Senior Data Science Manager

Summary

Join Taskrabbit as a Senior Manager, Data Science and lead the expansion of our data science organization. You will shape the team's vision, define a unified data strategy, and drive analytics innovations across various departments. Reporting to the Director of Data Science and ML, you will collaborate with other teams to deliver transformative insights. This remote-first role will require limited travel until August 2025, transitioning to a hybrid model thereafter. You will build a world-class team, champion data-driven decisions, and establish robust experimentation frameworks. This is a high-impact role offering significant influence and the opportunity to advance Taskrabbit's mission.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or a related quantitative field, with a proven track record of delivering impactful results
• 3+ years of leadership experience, managing and scaling high-performance data science/analytics teams (5+ direct reports preferred)
• Strong technical expertise in statistical methods, experiment design, and machine learning, with proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language (Python, R)
• Experience with modern data platforms (AWS, GCP, Spark) and BI tools (Looker, Tableau) to support scalable analytics
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex data insights into clear, actionable recommendations for diverse audiences, including executives
• Strategic mindset and business acumen, with a history of guiding data-driven product innovation and aligning initiatives with company goals
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive alignment in a fast-paced environment, shaping product roadmaps through data-backed narratives

Responsibilities

• Drive data-informed decision-making by synthesizing key insights that influence product roadmaps and strategic initiatives
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Product, Engineering, Design, Marketing, and Operations, translating complex analyses into actionable recommendations
• Define the long-term strategy for Taskrabbit’s Data Science organization, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Hire, develop, and mentor a high-performing, diverse team of data scientists and analysts
• Lead the development and adoption of robust experimentation frameworks (A/B testing, multi-variant testing) to drive data-driven product improvements
• Partner with Engineering to build and maintain scalable data infrastructure that powers advanced analytics and research
• Balance short-term execution with long-term innovation, consistently measuring and reporting on the ROI of data science initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

5+ direct reports

Benefits

• Taskrabbit is a Remote-First Company
• Employer-paid health insurance
• A 401k match with immediate vesting for our US based employees
• Generous and flexible time off with 2 company-wide closure weeks
• Taskrabbit product stipends
• Wellness + productivity + education stipends
• IKEA discounts
• Reproductive health support