Head of Data Strategy & Insights

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London, England, GBR
Hybrid
Expert/Leader
Software • Travel
The Role
The Head of Data Strategy & Insights leads data-driven decision-making at Omio, translating data into actionable insights while managing multi-disciplinary teams and influencing executive decisions.
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Company Description

Omio’s vision is to enable people to travel seamlessly anywhere, anyway. We are bringing all  global transport into a single distribution system and creating end-to-end magical consumer journeys.

With Omio you can compare and book trains, buses, ferries and flights anywhere in Europe, the US, and Canada with one simple search, on mobile, app or desktop. By offering transparent pricing and easy booking, Omio makes travel planning simple, flexible and personal.

Omio is the largest source of inventory, with 1000+ suppliers operating in 46 countries. Our brands also include Rome2Rio for global discovery, while Omio powers ticketing and journeys, which attract 900m+ users every year. Our offices are based in Berlin, Prague, Melbourne, Brazil, Bangalore, and London.  

We are a growing team of more than 400 passionate employees from more than 50 countries who share the same vision: to create a single tool to help send travellers almost anywhere in the world.

Job Description

The role is London, UK-based (40 hrs/week) and expected to be hybrid (3 days/week in the London office). 

 

Omio’s Data team plays a central role in guiding business decisions across Product, Marketing, Finance, Supply, and Customer Success.

As Omio continues expanding into new markets (Brazil, North America, Southeast Asia and more) and deepening its B2B and B2C capabilities, we require a function that can:

  • Translate data into commercial insight;
     

  • Prioritize initiatives with enterprise-wide impact; and
     

  • Influence decisions at the executive level.
     

The Head of Strategic Partnerships will be the connecting point between Data and the broader business, ensuring alignment between analytical insights and strategic direction.

 

This role is a senior leader within the Data organization responsible for enabling data-driven decision-making across Omio’s most critical commercial and strategic domains. We are looking for someone who acts as an internal consulting function, bridging data insight, business strategy, and market intelligence to help Omio grow sustainably across both existing and emerging markets. 

This leader combines deep technical understanding with strong commercial acumen and stakeholder influence, ensuring that data is not only accurate and timely but also strategically actionable.

Qualifications

  • Experience: 10+ years of experience in data strategy, analytics consulting, or commercial insights, ideally within travel, e-commerce, or marketplace environments.

  • Leadership: Experience managing managers and leading multi-disciplinary teams in complex, cross-functional settings.

  • Technical Fluency: Strong grasp of data analytics, BI tools, and statistical or econometric methods; able to challenge assumptions and validate outputs.

  • Business Acumen: Proven ability to translate data into strategic insight; understands P&L, growth levers, and operational trade-offs.

  • Communication: Exceptional storyteller; able to simplify complex concepts for senior non-technical audiences.

  • Consulting Mindset: Ability to diagnose problems, structure ambiguous questions, and deliver pragmatic recommendations.

  • Values Fit: Demonstrates empathy, collaboration, curiosity, and integrity. Who also thrives in the ambiguous and fast-paced environment. 

Additional Information

What’s in it for you? #LifeAtOmio

  • Have an impact. With innovation and smart technology, we are changing the way people travel, and you too can have an impact on this ride
  • A competitive and attractive compensation package
  • A diverse team of more than 45 nationalities
  • and more

Diversity makes us stronger

We value diversity and welcome all applicants regardless of ethnicity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age or disability.

Hiring process and background checks
At Omio, we work in partnership with Giant Screening, once a job offer has been accepted, Giant will be engaged to carry out background screening. Giant will reach out to you via email and occasionally via telephone/text message so that they can gather all the relevant information required. Consent will be requested prior to any information being passed to our services company.

 

Recruitment scams: Important notice

Protect yourself from scammers, Omio wants to ensure your ongoing safety during the application process at Omio. Please keep in mind potential scammers impersonating Omio recruiters (mainly via a global professional networking site, and messenger app's).
Remember, Omio never requests payment or sensitive personal information during the recruitment process. All official job opportunities are exclusively posted on our careers page. If you suspect fraudulent activity, report it to [email protected]. Remember to cross-reference against our careers page if you question the authenticity, stay vigilant, and protect yourself from recruitment scams.

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Top Skills

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Data Analytics
Econometric Methods
Statistical Methods
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The Company
HQ: Berlin
356 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

From a small startup of just a few people, our team has grown to 300 employees hailing from more than 50 countries who work at offices in Berlin, Prague, London and New York. We come together daily to bring our vision to fruition, with the goal of empowering customers to go on journeys that move them. Our innovative technologies, passion for travel, and diversity are our strengths. Working at Omio is a journey in and of itself, one that moves us to share in the beauty of travel.

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