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Smallpdf · 4 months ago

Head of Data Analytics

United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Smallpdf is a company focused on simplifying PDF management for millions globally. They are seeking a Head of Data Analytics who will lead the transformation of the company’s approach to data, establishing it as a central element in decision-making processes and driving strategic insights across the organization.

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Responsibilities

Lead the transition from reactive reporting to proactive, business-driven insights

Establish the use of AI across our analytics approach, ensuring data supports smarter, faster decisions

Educate teams and leadership on data literacy and instill a mindset where insights fuel everyday business

Set up processes and structures that embed analytics into the core of our operations

Deeply re-analyze the business to generate insights from behavioral and operational data

Identify opportunities for product, marketing, and monetization improvements through data-driven analysis

Ensure insights are translated into clear, actionable strategies for leadership and cross-functional teams

Act as a “second set of eyes” on performance, ensuring business health is consistently monitored

Coach, hire, and scale a team of analytics professionals, growing both capabilities and impact

Create a balanced team that combines business acumen with technical strength

Collaborate with Data Engineering and Platform teams to ensure a robust, scalable data setup

Build processes that balance stakeholder requests with strategic priorities

You’re not just overseeing analytics, you’re directly connected to the data layer, able to test business hypotheses quickly through your own analyses, in SQL or similar technologies, before scaling them across the team

Demonstrate analytical excellence by showing your team how to structure analyses, write robust SQL, and transform messy data into actionable insights

Qualification

Data AnalyticsSQLLeadershipData EngineeringBusiness IntelligenceStakeholder ManagementCuriosityCommunicationProblem Solving

Required

8+ years of experience in Analytics, Insights, or Business Intelligence, ideally within SaaS/subscription or consumer-facing businesses

Strong track record of turning data into business outcomes (growth, retention, monetization)

Experience in commercial analytics, consumer insights, or data consulting; consultancy + in-house experience is a plus

Leadership experience in growing and managing data teams, including cross-functional collaboration

Proficiency in data platforms and engineering principles, with the ability to apply them hands-on (not only to collaborate)

Proven experience in SQL and familiarity with dbt and Looker, or similar tools

Degree in Business Engineering, Economics, Marketing Intelligence, or similar - combining analytical rigor with commercial acumen

Curiosity & proactivity: constantly spotting anomalies and digging deeper

Business-first perspective: data is a tool to drive outcomes, not an end in itself

Pragmatic, data-agnostic problem solver - focused on outcomes, not just methods

Strong communicator: able to simplify complex insights, influence leadership, and inspire teams

Stakeholder management: prioritization, negotiation, and challenging business requests

Benefits

30 vacation days - yep, you read that right - you can take them whenever you need them.

Flexibility: we have flexible working hours

We offer sabbatical leave to employees who’ve been with us for over two years.

16 weeks parental leave - 100% of your salary - for all new parents.

Our offices are pet-friendly.

A well-being budget of up to 2,000 CHF every year that can be used for training and development (plus days off for courses or training) and for physical and mental well-being purposes.

Possibility of a Phantom stock option plan (PSOP). (Conditions apply.)

Hack days to challenge you and your team, plus build amazing things