Associate Director of Product Classification

YipitData

Lead operational efforts in product classification for YipitData, transforming consumer data into actionable insights. Oversee a high-performing team to ensure classification accuracy and quality.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $210,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PySparkPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own operational leadership and accountability for the Product Classification organization
Build and own metrics framework for classification accuracy, throughput, and quality
Establish performance standards, SLAs, and escalation paths across the teams
Run operating cadence that surfaces issues early and drives improvement
Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing classification team
Hire and onboard Data Classification Analysts
Create onboarding programs and training curricula
Build and maintain a culture of operational excellence
Foster a team culture where accuracy is non-negotiable
Maintain cross-functional relationships with Engineering, Insights, and Data
Leverage AI to improve classification systems and identify opportunities for automation

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in data analytics, data operations, category mapping, or consulting, with at least 4+ years leading teams of 10+
2+ years of experience working with SQL, Python, PySpark, or other programming languages to explore and transform large, complex datasets; Familiarity with GitHub and Databricks
Operational excellence mindset — build systems, metrics, and processes that scale
Proven track record of hiring great talent, building training programs, and developing leaders within your team
Comfortable with ambiguity and building from scratch
Ability to clearly communicate complex concepts, both orally and in writing
Strong ownership mentality with enthusiasm about making a big impact at a rapidly growing company
Preferred: Data and classification domain experience — experience with product taxonomies, categorization systems, e-commerce data, or similar domains

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work hours
Flexible vacation
Generous 401K match
Parental leave
Team events
Wellness budget
Learning reimbursement
Comprehensive benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

Data OperationsCategory MappingMetrics FrameworkProduct TaxonomiesE-Commerce Data

Soft Skills

CommunicationOwnership MentalityTeam DevelopmentProblem Solving