Data Team Lead

We're on an exciting growth journey and are eager to welcome a dynamic, talented professional to lead our data-driven vision as our:

Data Team Lead

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive Data Projects: Create and scale data initiatives from scratch, ensuring that they evolve with the business's needs.
• Lead a Talented Team: Manage and mentor a small group of skilled data professionals.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with key stakeholders across the company to define, build, and implement data strategies to support the company as it scales. You’ll be instrumental in aligning business goals with data needs from the ground up.
• Innovate: Lead with creative problem-solving, developing new tools, processes, and systems to drive data-driven decision-making in an evolving environment.

Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in data management roles, ideally with experience in a startup or high-growth environment where building processes from scratch is key.
• Educational Background: Bachelor's or Master's in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• Communication Skills: Proficiency in Latvian and excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to present complex data insights clearly.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g., SQL, Python, PowerBI) and experience with big data technologies.
• Leadership Abilities: Proven track record of leading teams in rapidly evolving environments, with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities.
• Coaching: Ability to provide technical leadership and guidance to the team, helping them grow.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills with a builder’s mindset.

We offer:

• Bonuses and appreciation from the company: Salary € 4000 - 6000 (gross) based on skills and previous experience.
• Entrepreneurial spirit: Thrive in an environment where you’ll be encouraged to take initiative, think outside the box, and drive meaningful change in a supportive, fast-moving company culture
• Impactful Work: Be part of a small, innovative team where your input will directly shape our data strategy, systems, and processes from the ground up.
• Innovative Environment: Chance to work with cutting-edge technologies.
• Diverse Team: A multicultural team of professionals.
• Professional Development: 8 hours of paid self-development time monthly and company-sponsored training to enhance your qualifications and skills.
• Benefits: Health insurance coverage after a successful probation period.
• Exclusive Perks: Special car rental rates for you and your family/friends.
• Positive Culture: A supportive company culture with numerous team-building activities and company-wide events.

DiscoverCars.com, one of the fastest-growing companies in Europe, according to the Financial Times, seeks to be a world leader in online car rental reservations. Serving more than 10k locations in 145 countries, our company is constantly adding new partners in new locations and pushing for the best prices and service for our customers.

We currently serve more than 2.5 million customers monthly via our website, which is available in 20 languages while providing the best possible 24/7 customer support.

Our success stems from the fantastic international team we have put together, comprising more than 200 teammates of diverse backgrounds representing 38 nationalities. Each of our employees is a professional in their field and is given the autonomy to do their job as they see best and all the necessary support.