Lead Data Analyst

Lead Data Analyst

We’re on a mission to help people discover the real value of travel — to inspire, to give more reasons, to make it easy — for you to go. Our company was founded back in 2005, and since then, we’ve imagined and created some of the most well-loved products for travelers all around the world.

Today, Wego is used by millions of people every month — people who travel for adventure, work, family, and for many other reasons. That’s why we work tirelessly to make your experience of planning & booking flights, hotels, and trips as seamless as possible.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Lead, Data Analytics to manage our Data Analytics team and oversee Wego’s data initiatives. You will be responsible for guiding a team of analysts, developing data strategies, and ensuring the smooth execution of data projects across the organization. This role will be instrumental in driving Wego’s data culture, fostering best practices, and aligning data activities with business goals.

What you will be working on:

You will lead and mentor a team of data analysts, develop and execute a data strategy, and oversee the design and maintenance of data infrastructure. Working cross-functionally, you will ensure data insights are integrated into various business strategies, and you will promote a data-driven culture that emphasizes data integrity, governance, and compliance.

Core Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of data analysts, overseeing hiring, training, and performance management.
• Data Strategy Development: Develop and implement a data strategy that aligns with Wego’s business objectives.
• Data Infrastructure Management: Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of data infrastructure, ensuring data integrity and pipeline reliability.
• Data Visualization & BI: Utilize Looker and other BI tools to provide business intelligence and support decision-making.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with product, commercial, finance, and marketing teams to integrate data insights into strategies.
• Data Governance & Compliance: Ensure adherence to data privacy regulations and best practices.
• Project Management: Lead data projects, managing timelines and ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Culture Building: Promote a data-driven culture within the organization, championing continuous improvement and best practices.

Skills and experience:

Minimum Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years in a leadership role within data analytics, engineering, or data science.
• Strong expertise in BI tools such as Looker, Tableau, or similar.
• Proven experience managing multifunctional teams and complex data projects.
• Proficiency with cloud architecture (e.g., AWS, BigQuery) and data pipeline management (e.g., Airflow).
• Advanced SQL skills and familiarity with Python preferred.
• Knowledge of data governance, data privacy, and compliance.
• Strong project management and prioritization skills.

Nice to haves:

• Experience in the travel industry or with app-based products.
• Expertise in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Background in building data-driven cultures within high-growth organizations.