Head of Data Products

EVERFI

1d•$160,000 - $175,000•Remote

About The Position

The Head of Data Products defines and evolves the strategic direction of the Product Data function in partnership with the SVP of Product, CTO, and COO. The role creates an operating model that brings together data product management, product analytics, reporting, and research to serve product strategy and support SaaS growth, while championing shared data definitions, consistent methodologies, and evidence-based product decisions. This leader manages, coaches, and develops the newly formed Product Data team, including setting performance expectations, conducting reviews, making compensation and promotion recommendations, and leading hiring and onboarding. The role owns a prioritized, outcome-oriented roadmap, addresses blockers and delivery constraints, and monitors quality and delivery performance. It builds partnerships across business and technical functions, represents the team in senior-level discussions, and establishes standards for data quality, research methodology, privacy, ethical data use, and responsible research.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as data science, statistics, computer science, product management, or social science, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 7 years of progressive experience in data, analytics, or product management.
At least 3 years leading a multi-function or cross-disciplinary team.
Demonstrated leadership ability and a track record of building high-performing, cohesive teams across data, analytics, and research disciplines.
Broad expertise in data product management, product analytics, and qualitative and quantitative research methods.
Outstanding data storytelling skills, including the ability to communicate complex findings to executive and non-technical audiences.
Strong command of data governance principles, including data quality standards, shared definitions, research ethics, and responsible data use.
Familiarity with product analytics tools and data visualization platforms.
Ability to manage competing priorities across concurrent workstreams while maintaining rigor, care, and momentum.
Experience building effective partnerships across Engineering, Product, Customer Success, and business operations.
Experience working with customers and end-users to gather product requirements and define market needs.

Responsibilities

Define and evolve the strategic direction of the Product Data function in partnership with the SVP of Product, CTO, and COO.
Create an operating model integrating data product management, product analytics, reporting, and research to serve product strategy and support SaaS growth.
Champion a data-informed product culture through shared data definitions, consistent methodologies, and evidence-based decision-making.
Directly manage, coach, and develop the Product Data team through regular one-on-ones and investment in employees’ career growth.
Set performance expectations, conduct formal reviews, and make compensation and promotion recommendations.
Lead hiring and onboarding for the Product Data team.
Own a prioritized, outcome-oriented roadmap aligned with high-value business decisions.
Serve as the primary escalation point for blockers, cross-team dependencies, and resourcing constraints.
Monitor team output quality and resolve systemic delivery issues proactively.
Build trusted working relationships with Engineering, Customer Success, Marketing, Sales, and Operations.
Position the data team as a strategic partner and represent it at senior leadership levels.
Contribute a data- and evidence-based perspective to product discussions.
Establish and maintain standards for data quality, research methodology, and analytical integrity.
Develop guidelines for data privacy, ethical data use, and responsible research practices.
Drive continuous improvement in how the team gathers, analyzes, and translates data into product decisions.