Overview
Data Science Manager | Paid relocation to Barcelona, Spain
Join to apply for the Data Science Manager role at Preply. Preply is a human-led, tech-enabled learning platform impacting learners and tutors worldwide.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Hire, scale, and nurture a Monetization Product Analytics team. Define a long-term vision and set them up for success. Foster an environment where ambitious goals lead to meaningful wins. Inform and shape the strategy of Preply’s subscription model, payments operations, and learners scheduling experience as well as how tutors set their availability. Master the dynamics of tutors/learners interaction across multiple stages of the user journey (booking, subscription management, payments, etc.). Champion strategic projects that will change how we use data, and how we understand our users and business. Promote data literacy and self-service analytics across the organization.
* Enable accurate impact measurement for product initiatives and optimal prioritization of the product roadmap.
* Work closely with the Data & Analytics Engineering team to define standard methodology, tools and best practices for the team. Participate in the definition of tracking events, engagement metrics and key performance indicators.
What You Need To Succeed
* 3+ years of proven experience leading and managing Analytics and Data Science teams, with a strong track record of coaching, mentoring, and developing talent, complemented by 4 years of hands-on experience as an individual contributor in analytics.
* Experience in setting high standards, raising the technical bar, and instilling a culture of accountability, curiosity, and continuous learning.
* Experience defining team strategy, setting priorities, and aligning analytics goals with company-wide objectives.
* Experience with experimentation platforms, tracking definitions, AB test design and evaluation.
* Hands-on experience with advanced analytics techniques (e.g., causal inference, predictive modeling, attribution methods) and solid grounding in SQL, Python/R, and BI platforms (such as Amplitude, Looker, Snowflake, Data Bricks or similar).
* Proven ability to lead change management, embedding experimentation and analytics into product culture with a creative mindset and proactive attitude toward hypothesis generation, rapid testing, and iteration.
* A passion for driving insights and curiosity on user behavior and business metrics, with a creative and proactive approach to hypothesis creation and testing.
Nice To Have
* Previous experience in marketplaces and/or digital businesses (B2B, B2C, B2B2C).
* Experience in a subscription-based business or with a payments team.
* Foundational domain knowledge of Gen-AI and Machine Learning to assist PMs and squads in designing and delivering AI-driven features.
Why You’ll Love It At Preply
* An open, collaborative, dynamic and diverse culture.
* A generous monthly allowance for lessons on Preply.com, Learning & Development budget and time off for self-development.
* A competitive financial package with equity, leave allowance and health insurance.
* Relocation support to join the Preply Barcelona Hub if you’re not in Barcelona.
* Access to mental health support platforms and gym/fitness benefits across Spain.
* The opportunity to contribute to a global learner and tutor community across 175 countries.
* A culture focused on impact, collaboration, and continuous growth.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Preply is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Applications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or veteran status. Together, we are The World Class.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Science
Industries
* E-Learning Providers and Internet Marketplace Platforms
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