Head of Data & Analytics at Sanity

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Based in Bay Area, with requirement to come into San Francisco office at least 2 days a week
  • 5+ years in data roles
  • 3+ years building and scaling data teams at a fast-growing SaaS startup
  • Drive to create change and ability to define strategy to develop Data and Analytics requirements and priorities
  • Proven ability to execute
  • Deep understanding of SaaS metrics and how data drives business strategy
  • Outstanding ability to influence stakeholders and translate technical concepts into business insights
  • High accountability and sense of urgency with bias toward action and problem-solving – able to do IC work when needed
  • Strong in SQL, Python, data modeling, and modern data stack (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
  • 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
  • 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

Skills

BigQuery
dbt
Airflow
Amplitude
Looker
data pipelines
data architecture
data governance
data engineering
analytics engineering
dashboards
self-service analytics

Sanity

Customizable API-centric content management system

About Sanity

Sanity.io offers a customizable content management system (CMS) that helps businesses streamline their content workflows. Its main product is an API-centric solution that integrates various data sources, allowing for the creation of data-driven experiences across multiple platforms. The flagship product, Sanity Studio, separates content from presentation, enabling flexibility and collaboration among teams. Sanity.io aims to empower businesses to enhance their digital strategies and operational efficiency through tailored content management solutions.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$50.4MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Consulting, Consumer Software, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
201-500Employees

Risks

Increased competition from AI-driven platforms could threaten Sanity's market share.
Dependency on Google Cloud may pose operational risks due to service changes.
Subscription-based revenue model may be vulnerable to economic downturns affecting client retention.

Differentiation

Sanity offers a highly customizable CMS tailored for diverse business needs.
Sanity Studio separates content from presentation, enhancing flexibility and collaboration.
Sanity's API-centric solution integrates external data sources for rich, data-driven experiences.

Upsides

Sanity's partnership with Google Cloud enhances accessibility and scalability for users.
The launch of Sanity Create taps into the growing demand for AI-assisted content creation.
Sanity's Shopify partnership highlights its composable content management and integration capabilities.

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