Vice President, Growth & Analytics (NYC Hybrid)

HarperCollins Publishers•New York, NY

3d•$200,000 - $275,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you a commercial leader who drives multi-million-dollar growth by building and deploying cutting-edge technology? HarperCollins is seeking a visionary, entrepreneurial, and intensely commercial executive to serve as our Vice President of Growth & Analytics. This is a business-critical leadership role focused on one primary goal: accelerating revenue growth across our US retail and digital channels. In this role, you will architect and execute a data-driven commercial strategy that delivers transformative P&L impact. You will pioneer the use of AI, GenAI, and advanced analytics to identify and seize high-value market opportunities with partners like Amazon, Walmart, Spotify, and Audible. This is a hands-on executive role for a leader who blends strategic business acumen with a deep understanding of how to build and apply technology for a competitive advantage. You will lead a multi-disciplinary and experienced team, serve as a key member of the US organization, and be accountable for turning data-driven innovation into measurable financial results.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive leadership experience in roles with direct P&L influence, such as growth, commercial strategy, revenue management, or e-commerce leadership.
A proven track record of delivering multi-million-dollar revenue growth through the development and application of data analytics, AI, or other technology-driven strategies.
Deep expertise in e-commerce, retail media networks, and the Amazon ecosystem, with a history of driving tangible commercial results.
Strong technical fluency; while not a daily coder, you have deep experience architecting solutions and are credible leading technical teams (familiarity with Python, SQL, and LLM platforms is essential).
Demonstrated experience as a compelling communicator, with the ability to articulate complex strategies and their financial implications to senior leadership.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a founder, investor, or advisor to technology startups is highly desirable, demonstrating a strong entrepreneurial and commercial mindset.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Revenue Generation Architect and own the company’s data-driven growth strategy, with direct accountability for delivering significant revenue growth and market share gains.
Identify and activate untapped commercial opportunities through rigorous analysis, financial modelling, and creative experimentation.
Establish and own the P&L impact and ROI for all growth and analytics initiatives, communicating results and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
AI-Powered Growth & Product Innovation Lead the development of a portfolio of AI-powered products and tools designed specifically to unlock new revenue streams and enhance operational efficiency.
Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of custom software and algorithms, from rapid prototyping to scaled deployment, ensuring every initiative delivers measurable commercial value.
Champion the practical application of AI to solve core business problems in marketing, sales, and content strategy.
Serve as HarperCollins’ primary thought leader on data-driven growth, translating complex technical capabilities into clear business opportunities for partners and executives.
Advanced Analytics & Retail Optimization Direct the application of advanced analytics to optimize performance across all key retail and e-commerce channels.
Leverage predictive analytics for pricing optimisation, demand forecasting, and marketing performance modelling to secure a competitive edge.
Define the overarching strategy for Amazon Marketing (AMS) and retail media networks, guiding a team of specialists to maximize advertising ROI and sales velocity.
Leadership & Collaboration Lead and mentor a high-performing, multidisciplinary team of 8-12+ data scientists, analysts, and marketing experts.
Serve as a key strategic partner to Sales, Marketing, and Editorial leadership, embedding a commercial, data-first mindset into core business decisions.
Foster a culture of innovation that blends enterprise-level strategy with the agile, results-oriented methods of a startup.