Analytics Manager

About Appen

Appen is a leader in AI enablement for critical tasks such as model improvement, supervision, and evaluation. To do this we leverage our global crowd of over one million skilled contractors, speaking over 180 languages and dialects, representing 130 countries. In addition, we utilize the industry's most advanced AI-assisted data annotation platform to collect and label various types of data like images, text, speech, audio, and video.

Our data is crucial for building and continuously improving the world's most innovative artificial intelligence systems and Appen is already trusted by the world's largest technology companies. Now with the explosion of interest in generative AI, Appen is helping leaders in automotive, financial services, retail, healthcare, and governments the confidence to deploy world-class AI products.

At Appen, we are purpose driven. Our fundamental role in AI is to ensure all models are helpful, honest, and harmless, so we firmly believe in unlocking the power of AI to build a better world. We have a learn-it-all culture that values perspective, growth, and innovation. We are customer-obsessed, action-oriented, and celebrate winning together.

At Appen, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Summary: We are seeking an experienced Analytics Manager& with a strong consulting background to lead a team of data analysts and manage strategic analytics projects. The ideal candidate will have a blend of consulting services,& technical expertise and leadership capabilities, with the ability to deliver actionable insights and drive business impact through data.

Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage a team of data analysts, providing mentorship, guidance, and support for their professional development.

• Oversee analytics projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of insights.
• As a leader of a internal business support function & work closely with cross-functional teams to identify business opportunities and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Conduct deep-dive analyses into complex data sets to uncover trends, insights, and opportunities.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders in a clear, actionable manner.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure proper data infrastructure and systems are in place to support analytics initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement in analytics processes, tools, and methodologies.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Data Science, Business Analytics, Economics, or related.
• 5-7 years of experience in analytics, with a focus on consulting or business strategy.
• Strong slant to being inquisitive, asking tough questions, and seeking insights to drive business outcomes ---
• Strong leadership and team management experience, with a proven ability to mentor and develop talent.
• Proficient in analytics tools such as Excel, SQL, Python, R, or similar.
• Experience working with BI tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex data to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with a problem-solving mindset and the ability to work in a fast-paced, remote environment.

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience in a consulting firm or with consulting engagements.
• Familiarity with cloud-based data environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Experience working in a fully remote or distributed team environment.