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LaunchDarkly · 1 day ago

Head of Data & Analytics

LaunchDarkly is creating a dedicated Head of Data & Analytics role to establish a single, accountable owner for the company's most critical data, metrics, and analytical foundations. This role involves defining, governing, automating, and certifying key metrics while collaborating closely with various teams to ensure accuracy and consistency.

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Responsibilities

Define precise, unambiguous definitions for LaunchDarkly's core metrics (ARR, NRR, GRR, FCF, product-level ARR, etc.), including all edge cases and use cases
Own the final certification of these metrics across all internal and external reporting
Ensure metrics are consistent across Finance, GTM, Product, and Executive reporting
Working with other company analytics teams, build and maintain real-time executive dashboards for core metrics and leading indicators
Ensure all recurring reporting is fully automated once stabilized
Eliminate manual, spreadsheet-driven, or analyst-dependent reporting processes
Establish data governance processes so metric changes follow defined approval and change-management workflows
Implement validation, reconciliation, and self-audit mechanisms to ensure ongoing accuracy
Act as the executive owner for data trust, accuracy, and reliability
Develop predictive views for key metrics such as ARR growth, NRR, churn, and free cash flow
Partner with FP&A to ensure forecasts and long-range plans are grounded in trusted data
Identify leading indicators and early warning signals for performance risks and opportunities
Coordinate a working group across GTM Analytics, Data Engineering, Product Analytics, and Finance
Partner closely with Engineering (who retains ownership of data infrastructure and pipelines) and GTM teams (who may produce functional analytics)
Drive alignment and outcomes through influence, clarity, and credibility rather than hierarchy
Directly manage a small, high-leverage analytics team (initially 1–2 analysts, potentially in lower-cost regions)
Design a scalable operating model that balances centralized metric ownership with distributed analytics execution
Maintain high velocity while operating with CFO-level rigor and discipline

Qualification

SaaS metrics expertiseData governance modelsExecutive reporting experiencePredictive analyticsData architecture knowledgeBI tools proficiencyHigh integrityCross-functional leadershipClear communication

Required

Proven experience owning company-level metrics in a B2B SaaS company at ~$200M+ ARR
Direct exposure to Board reporting, or pre-IPO data readiness
Deep understanding of SaaS metrics and their edge cases
10+ years of progressive analytics and data leadership experience, including ownership of company-level metrics
Experience defining metric taxonomies and governance models across complex organizations
Ability to work effectively in matrixed environments with Finance, GTM, Product, and Engineering
Track record of eliminating data ambiguity and rebuilding trust in numbers
Strong understanding of modern data architectures, BI tools, and analytics workflows
Comfort partnering with Data Engineering teams that own pipelines and platforms
Ability to go deep when needed, but operate primarily at the executive and systems level
Clear, confident communicator who can challenge assumptions respectfully
Trusted partner to CFO, CEO, and executive leadership
High integrity and appreciation for the accountability and liability associated with company-critical data

Benefits

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Mental health benefits

Company

LaunchDarkly

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LaunchDarkly is a feature management platform that allows software development teams to deliver to their customers.

H1B Sponsorship

LaunchDarkly has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2024 (4)
2023 (2)
2022 (1)
2021 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$330.3M
Key Investors
Lead Edge CapitalBessemer Venture PartnersRedpoint
2021-08-10Series D· $200M
2020-01-16Series Unknown· $54M
2019-03-13Series C· $44M

Leadership Team

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Edith Harbaugh
Chief Executive Officer
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John Kodumal
CTO and Cofounder
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