Head of Data & Analytics

Sanity • Atlanta, GA

9d

About The Position

Build and lead our data function as we scale, turning insights into strategic decisions that drive our next phase of growth. At Sanity.io , we’re building the future of AI powered Content Operations. Our AI Content Operating System gives teams the freedom to model, create and automate content the way their business works. Accelerating digital development and super charging content operations efficiency. Companies like SKIMS , Figma , Riot Games , Anthropic , COMPLEX , Nordstrom and Morningbrew are using Sanity to power and automate their content operations. As our Head of Data & Analytics, you'll build and lead our data function during a pivotal growth phase. You'll be both player and coach – rolling up your sleeves for hands-on technical work while scaling a team of data engineers, analytics engineers, and data analysts. This role will shape how we leverage data to drive strategic decisions and accelerate our next phase of growth.

Requirements

• Based in: East Coast of North America or Europe
• Experience: 5+ years in data roles with 3+ years building and scaling data teams at a fast-growing SaaS startup
• Leadership: Drive to create change and ability to define strategy to develop Data and Analytics requirements and priorities. Proven ability to execute
• Business acumen: Deep understanding of SaaS metrics and how data drives business strategy
• Communication: Outstanding ability to influence stakeholders and translate technical concepts into business insights
• Ownership mindset: High accountability and sense of urgency with bias toward action and problem-solving – able to do IC work when needed
• Technical expertise: Strong in SQL, Python, data modeling, and modern data stack (we use BigQuery, dbt, Airflow, Looker)

Responsibilities

• Build and scale the data team
• Recruit and manage data engineers, analytics engineers, and data analysts
• Foster a high-performing, collaborative culture focused on delivering actionable insights
• Balance hands-on technical work with strategic leadership and team development
• Establish scalable processes and best practices as the team grows
• Drive data strategy and infrastructure
• Own our data strategy and ensure alignment with business objectives
• Design scalable data pipelines, architecture, and governance using modern tools like BigQuery, dbt, Airflow, Amplitude and Looker
• Partner with engineering to enhance product telemetry and data collection
• Implement data quality frameworks and monitoring systems
• Enable data-driven decision making
• Work with product, sales, marketing, and leadership teams to deliver insights that drive business outcomes
• Build dashboards and self-service analytics capabilities
• Lead strategic analyses on customer behavior, product adoption, and business performance
• Translate complex data into clear recommendations for technical and non-technical stakeholders

Benefits

• A highly-skilled, inspiring, and supportive team
• Positive, flexible, and trust-based work environment that encourages long-term professional and personal growth
• A global, multi-culturally diverse group of colleagues and customers
• Comprehensive health plans and perks
• A healthy work-life balance that accommodates individual and family needs
• Competitive stock options program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees