Senior Manager, Data & Analytics (Product)

Fora•New York, NY

47d•Onsite

About The Position

Fora is the modern travel agency, redefining what it means to be a travel advisor in today’s world. We’re a next-generation platform that provides a comprehensive, business-in-a-box solution—combining cutting-edge technology, personalized training, a vibrant community, and exclusive industry partnerships—all designed to empower anyone with a passion for travel to turn that passion into a thriving business. Whether you're a travel enthusiast or an experienced professional, Fora equips you with everything needed to launch and scale a successful travel advisory business, making it the ultimate way to align work with your lifestyle. At the heart of Fora is our mission: to power the next generation of travel entrepreneurs to transform their love for travel into a fulfilling full-time or part-time career, offering unparalleled flexibility, autonomy, and support. We believe that everyone, from seasoned travel professionals to first-time entrepreneurs, can build a career that’s both profitable and aligned with their passions. Our platform combines innovative technology with the human touch, offering: Best-in-class training programs to help agents develop expert knowledge, no matter their starting point. A powerful suite of tools for booking, client management, and marketing, ensuring agents can focus on delivering exceptional travel experiences. Access to an engaged community of fellow advisors, fostering collaboration, support, and shared learning. Exclusive partnerships with top travel brands, providing access to competitive rates, perks, and experiences that elevate advisors’ offerings. Since our founding in 2021 by experienced travel entrepreneurs Henley Vazquez, Jake Peters, and Evan Frank, Fora has experienced rapid growth, expanding to a team of 130+ full-time employees based in downtown New York City. Earlier this year, we announced our $60 million Series B and C investment rounds, led by Thrive Capital and Insight Partners, with participation by previous investors including Forerunner and Heartcore Capital. This funding represents a vote of confidence in the enduring power of entrepreneurship, and secures our ability to build a category-defining travel brand. We have a vision for the future that leverages the best of humans and the best of technology to create the first truly unified platform for all travel needs - from staycation to the safari. We are looking for a Senior Manager, Data & Analytics to take a lead building our product analytics capabilities and team. This person will report to our Director of Data & Analytics and partner closely with Product Management, Engineering, and Design to oversee analytics for large, high-complexity product areas at Fora. In this role you will be a true player-coach, managing a small but growing team (starting with one analyst). You will role model what it means to do great product analytics through your own output, while simultaneously providing feedback and coaching to existing analysts and product managers to scale your approach. This role is an opportunity for someone who knows what best-in-class product analytics looks like, and how to make it happen.

Requirements

7+ years in analytics, data science, or a related field within data. Experience in SaaS or marketplace products is a plus.
2+ years of experience in a people management role.
Strong technical acumen, with expertise in SQL and experience with modern data tools and workflows (e.g., dbt, Python, BigQuery, Omni, Hex, or equivalents).
Willing to roll up your sleeves and dig into the data, setting the standard for analytical excellence and curiosity.
Demonstrated ability to mentor data analysts, effectively manage performance, and build highly motivated, engaged teams.
Exceptional project management and organizational skills, including the ability to break down complex projects, anticipate risks, and deliver consistently high-quality outcomes.
Experience running experimentation and causal inference methods, including A/B testing design, execution, and analysis.
Ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable insights across all levels of stakeholder (business & technical).
Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort working in an early- to mid-stage startup environment where ambiguity and pace are part of the fun.
A collaborative, empathetic leadership style that emphasizes humility, openness to feedback, accountability, and continuous learning.

Nice To Haves

Experience in SaaS or marketplace products is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide analytical leadership, partnering with senior leaders in product, engineering, and design to define success metrics, guide measurement strategy, and validate hypotheses through data.
Perform hands-on technical data work, building performance measurement systems, validating hypotheses, and enabling operations.
Design and maintain scalable data models, decision tools, and analytics infrastructure to empower self-serve analytics and derive insight.
Lead deep-dive analyses that identify opportunities, inform strategy, and measure the impact of product initiatives and feature releases.
Influence decision making in cross-functional pods through effective visualization, presentation, and written communication of your findings and recommendations.
Lead and develop a team of analysts (starting with one direct report) to deliver high impact insights by providing strategic direction and hands-on support.
Contribute to broader Data team strategy, project prioritization, and the continuous evolution of analytics best practices.