The Role
Lead data function, mentor team, define strategy, drive experimentation, ensure data-driven culture, and bridge insights to business actions.
Summary Generated by Built In
Location: Barcelona Office, hybrid
About the Role:
We are seeking a Head of Data Science & Analytics to lead and elevate our data function at Heetch. This role blends technical expertise with strategic influence, ensuring that data is at the heart of every product and business decision.
You will oversee a high-performing team of data scientists and product analysts, focusing on maximising impact, driving experimentation, and fostering continuous growth. You will empower and up skill existing talent, helping them expand their capabilities and ownership.
What You’ll Do:
Leadership & Team Development
- Mentor, coach, and develop data scientists and analysts to reach their full potential
- Create growth opportunities within the team, ensuring they take on new challenges and expand their expertise
- Foster a culture of analytical excellence, curiosity, and ownership
Data Strategy & Execution
- Define and drive the data science & analytics roadmap, aligning with business and product priorities
- Balance predictive modelling, experimentation, and deep analytics to unlock strategic opportunities
- Ensure best practices in data governance, quality, and scalability
Experimentation & Decision Science
- Scale A/B testing and causal inference frameworks to support data-driven product iteration
- Develop methodologies to measure impact and optimise key metrics
- Partner with PMs, engineers, and leadership to ensure data is a central part of decision-making
Product & Business Impact
- Leverage data storytelling and advanced analytics to influence strategic decisions
- Bridge data science and product analytics, ensuring teams have the right tools and insights to move fast
- Advocate for a data-driven culture, helping teams translate insights into action
Challenges You’ll Face:
- Balancing technical depth with strategic priorities
- Building and maintaining alignment across diverse stakeholders
- Navigating the competitive landscape of the mobility industry
- We’re currently undergoing a big transformation on the tech side, so you’ll need to be able to balance priorities while ensuring excellent communication within your team and with stakeholders
About You:
- 10+ years of experience in Data Science, Analytics or a related field, with 3+ years of leadership experience
- Proven ability to recruit, develop and mentor high-performing teams
- Deep expertise in Python, SQL, and statistical modelling, with experience in production-grade data science
- Strong background in experimentation, A/B testing, and causal inference
- Ability to translate complex data insights into business actions
✨ Bonus Points
- Experience in mobility, marketplace, or consumer tech industries
- Familiarity with ML in production and real-time analytics
- Hands-on experience with modern data platforms (BigQuery, Dataform, Vertex, Amplitude, etc.)
What We Value:
Transparency: Foster open communication and a culture of honesty.
Empowerment: Enable teams to innovate and experiment freely.
Learning-Oriented: Turn challenges into opportunities for growth.
Collaboration: Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams.
🌈 Ride with Pride at Heetch 🌍
We’re all about building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone feels safe, seen and celebrated. Different backgrounds, perspectives, and vibes? Bring it on. That’s how we grow.
And hey — studies show some people (especially women and early-career folks) hold back from applying unless they tick every single box. Don’t do that. If this role sparks something in you, but you’re not sure you match everything — apply anyway. We care about potential, mindset, and energy just as much as experience.
Everyone’s welcome on the Ride 💖
Top Skills
Amplitude
BigQuery
Dataform
Python
SQL
Vertex
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The Company
What We Do
Heetch started back in 2013 on the parking lots of nightclubs, where founders Teddy and Mathieu would showcase their nocturnal ride-sharing service to young customers who’d missed the last train. Our professional 24/24 ride-hailing app covers several countries and is growing very fast, particularly in French-speaking Africa. We aim to create healthy and culturally relevant markets wherever we go, which implies guaranteeing a fair income to drivers and affordable prices to passengers… while taking care of our employees. This indisputable challenge unites the teams and keeps us going everyday! As we are growing, we have job opportunities for you ! If you are looking for a company with a strong culture and amazing values, have a look at our website. We are always looking for talented and driven people to join us
