Strategic Thinking

Do I decide and propose the most relevant & strategic problems to solve based on my commercial squad needs?

Leads setting KPIs at a small/average size squad/group/pod level, ensures those KPIs are actively used for prioritizing team's work (this includes planning, opp sizing, retroes). Drives ideation and prioritization of discovery pieces from analytics perspective -i.e. ensuring it is done in a data driven manner: uses KPI tree/root cause style analysis to form hypotheses that drive impactful analysis. Ensures the team is working on the most impactful opportunities. Calls out which non-impactful work should stop while identifying emerging trends and potential opportunities or risks.

Execution

Do I solve the problems effectively, remove blockers and link solutions to outcomes?

Defines the structure of mid-size projects: definition of done, milestones, dependencies, actions to be taken after the project is completed. Horizon typically within one quarter. Aligns stakeholders and secures resources, advocates for prioritization while continuously meeting the agreed deadlines and raising issues ahead of time. Resolves more ambiguous and open ended problems and makes judgement calls when there is no clear answer and proactively identifies way to solve bottlenecks and remove blockers.

Communication

Do I adapt my communication based on the goal and stakeholders to effectively influence decision making?

Develops comprehensive and well-structured wikis that facilitate knowledge sharing and easy navigation. Designs detailed presentations that effectively convey complex information, tailored to the audience’s level of understanding, with minimal supervision needed for content quality and can iterate quickly to make improvements. Adapts verbal and written communication to influence based on the goal, whether for informing, persuading, or reporting, ensuring the intended message is clear and impactful.

Stakeholder Management

Do I partner with stakeholders so my outputs can influence decision making?

Builds strong partnerships with stakeholders by understanding their needs and expectations, ensuring analysis aligns with business goals. Addresses conflicts by using data-driven arguments to mediate and drive consensus, with periodic oversight. Manages expectations and delivers results that align with stakeholder objectives while resolving difficult situations to the best possible extent.

Project Management

How do I manage projects within the team to ensure success and development?

Coordinate medium-sized projects, ensuring effective communication and task allocation among team members, with occasional supervision. Keep track of project timelines and deliverables, making proactive adjustments to plans in response to changing circumstances or new information. Regularly follow up with team members to maintain alignment with project goals, addressing any issues or delays with minimal supervision.

Coaching and development

How do I support and develop junior team members to enhance their skills and growth?

Provides regular feedback and guidance to junior team members, supporting their growth with occasional supervision. Organizes and conducts training sessions or workshops, sharing expertise and best practices with the team. Sets clear developmental goals for junior team members and offers structured support to help them achieve these goals.

Team Structure

Assists in defining and refining team roles and responsibilities to enhance project efficiency, under occasional supervision. Provides input on resource allocation and task assignments to ensure balanced workloads and effective use of team skills. Fosters collaboration and communication across different roles within the team, identifying structural challenges and proposing improvements.

Data Analysis

How do I utilize data analysis techniques and tools to support decision-making within the organization?

Conducts in-depth data analysis adjusting the techniques based on the goal and constraints, identifying trends, patterns, and insights that support decision-making, with occasional supervision. Mentors other team members on best practices in data analysis, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and reproducibility of work while improving the pace of execution.

Coding

Do I code and make the most out of our stack based on the tasks that I am assigned?

Develops high-performing SQL queries and database management practices, operating with high independence. Oversees the creation and deployment of robust solutions for comprehensive analytical needs, ensuring scalability and reliability as well as alignment to goals. Enforces coding standards and best practices across the team, fostering a culture of high-quality, maintainable, and efficient code.

Scalability

Do I create assets that are reusable and maintainable and leverage dbt?

Designs scalable data analysis processes and pipelines that handle increasing data volumes and complexity, requiring minimal supervision. Develops and implements optimized code in SQL, ensuring code performance remains robust as data scales. Proficient in using dbt if the work involves dealing with data pipelines. Proactively monitors system performance and identifies areas for improvement, incorporating best practices for scalability and efficiency.