Head of Data – Platform
Canva
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: New Zealand
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About the role
- Coaching a team of ~20 data specialists across three teams: Product Platform Data, Infrastructure Data, and Central Data Science
- Partnering closely with Platform and Infrastructure Engineering leaders to shape and execute Canva’s Platform and Infrastructure data strategy
- Responsible for overseeing the data science roadmap of core data infrastructure such as Canva's Experimentation Platform
- Driving technical excellence and championing data-informed decision-making around platform performance, system reliability, and developer productivity
- Leading analytics projects that influence how Canva builds scalable systems to serve billions of users
- Enabling strategic investments in AI and advanced analytics to improve cost optimization, capacity planning, and system observability
- Owning project prioritisation and capacity planning across three highly specialized and interconnected data teams
Requirements
- You’ve led high performing data science and analytics teams responsible for delivering impact at scale
- You can shape data roadmaps and partner effectively with engineering and product stakeholders
- You have deep knowledge of experimentation platform design, system performance analysis, automation and scaling of data systems and processes
- You’re a clear communicator who can bridge the gap between technical and business audiences
- You’ve successfully managed complex projects across multiple teams with different mandates
- You’re excited by the opportunity to elevate how data shapes decision-making at scale
Benefits
- Equity packages - we want our success to be yours too
- Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers
- An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing, social connection, office setup & more
- Flexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good, take time to recharge and supports you personally
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
data scienceanalyticsexperimentation platform designsystem performance analysisautomationscaling of data systemsdata roadmap developmentproject managementcapacity planningdata-informed decision-making
Soft Skills
coachingcommunicationcollaborationleadershipstrategic thinkingproblem-solvinginfluencingproject prioritizationbridging technical and business audiencesteam management