Join Docker as the Director of Data Analytics - Revolutionize the Future of App Development

Docker is a remote-first company with employees across Europe, APAC, and the Americas, dedicated to simplifying the lives of developers creating world-changing apps. We successfully raised our Series C funding in March 2022, securing $105M at a $2.1B valuation. Continual exponential revenue growth was witnessed last year. Join us for a whale of a ride!

We are actively seeking a Director of Data Analytics to report to our VP of Data and Growth. This role will optimize data sharing across internal teams, unlocking actionable business intelligence. You will lead a dynamic team of data engineers, analysts, and scientists, forming the cornerstone of Docker’s next-generation data framework.

Role and Responsibilities

• Data Stewardship: Establish and maintain Docker’s single source of truth for data.
• Leadership: Lead a team of 20+ data professionals, fostering growth and technical excellence.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Facilitate discussions with business leaders to align data capabilities with organizational objectives.
• Infrastructure Management: Oversee data governance and advanced modeling, laying the foundation for machine learning.
• Strategic Planning: Partner with the core executive team to define data needs and track optimization progress.
• Vendor Management: Handle vendor relationships, including evaluation and selection processes for third-party systems.
• Feedback Loops: Build strong synergies with business partners to optimize data-related processes.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in leading teams to build modern data architectures with a focus on learning and development.
• 6+ years of direct people management experience, including developing both data professionals and people managers.
• Extensive experience in data product management and engineering.
• Proficiency in architecting large centralized data stores and driving vendor selection and contract negotiation.
• Strong leadership skills to manage a team of 20+ members.
• Applied knowledge of the OKR framework is preferred.
• Excellent program management skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams.

What to Expect: Onboarding Plan

First 30 Days

• Meet and connect with team members, key stakeholders, and virtual data leaders.
• Identify focus areas for optimization based on feedback and data assessment.
• Structure the team and finalize roles and responsibilities for targeted deliverables.

First 90 Days

• Deliver Docker's data strategy and oversee strategic planning and execution of prioritized projects.
• Streamline workflow from stakeholder demands to deliverables.
• Present the data strategy and execution plan to the leadership team.
• Define core and North Star metrics for all products.
• Institute health metrics with a regular review cadence.
• Mentor team leaders to handle day-to-day operations independently.

First Year

• Deliver data projects on time and with quality, maintaining a customer-centric, helpful, and secure brand for the data team.
• Streamline operations across all data teams and maintain a clear view of the company's data project backlog and roadmap.
• Deliver actionable data insights to stakeholders.
• Meet milestones for strategic initiatives like self-serve analytics and core data model rollouts.

Perks and Benefits

• Freedom and flexibility to fit work around your life.
• Home office setup for ultimate comfort.
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Technology stipend: $100 net/month.
• PTO plan encouraging time off for personal enjoyment.
• Quarterly company-wide hackathons.
• Training stipend for conferences, courses, and classes.
• Equity in the growing start-up.
• Docker Swag and comprehensive medical benefits.