Strategic Thinking

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

Same as IC3, but at a larger level across domains (usually comprised of multiple squads/tribe). Identifies and aligns relevant stakeholders around projects that are able to address problems related to long-term company goals while identifying synergies and efficiencies across similar teams.

Execution

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

Same as IC3, but at a larger level across domains (usually comprised of multiple squads). Creates well defined roadmaps: a series of mid-size projects under one overarching theme. Horizon spans multiple quarters to a year. Can cut through technical ambiguity easily to execute at pace when working on critical, time-sensitive projects.

Communication

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

Oversees the creation of strategic wikis and documentation that align with organizational objectives, ensuring consistency and usefulness, with minimal supervision. Prepares and reviews high-level presentations for stakeholders, adjusting content to meet their expectations and needs, operating with high independence. Skillfully tailors verbal and written communication to influence diverse audiences and purposes, ensuring clarity, engagement, and alignment with strategic goals, demonstrating resilience and autonomy.

Stakeholder Management

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

Leads effective partnerships with key senior stakeholders, ensuring their needs and perspectives are integrated into analytical projects, with minimal supervision. Resolves conflicts decisively by leveraging data to support solutions and building consensus among diverse parties, demonstrating resilience and autonomy.

Project Management

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

Identifies and leads technical delivery of large-scale, organisationally-complex projects, escalating when organisational blockers arise. Continuously monitor project progress, making strategic adjustments to plans and priorities to align with business objectives and changing conditions. Actively follow up with team members and stakeholders, ensuring accountability and promptly resolving issues to keep projects on track, demonstrating resilience and autonomy.

Coaching and development

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

Mentors the pipeline of analysts with potential to become senior IC's. Identifies and closes gaps in technical and domain knowledge across the analyst org. Promotes a culture of continuous learning and development, ensuring that team members have opportunities for technical growth aligned with organizational goals.

Team Structure

Proactively engages with the recruitment team and other analysts to improve how we assess analysts during the hiring process. Has strong opinions on where analyst resources would be best deployed, and advocates for staffing which reflects the biggest analytical opportunities in the Organization.

Data Analysis

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

Leads comprehensive data analysis efforts to support strategic initiatives and organizational goals, operating with high independence. Establishes and ensures adherence to data analysis standards and methodologies across the team, fostering a culture of precision and innovation when performing deep dives. Can leverage a range of techniques from simplistic to statistically rigorous, with a clear understanding of technical pros and cons of each.

Coding

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

Pioneers the development of efficient, high-performing SQL queries and database management practices, operating with full independence. Implements robust solutions for comprehensive analytical needs, ensuring scalability and reliability. Establishes and 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?

Leads the design and architecture of scalable data infrastructures and workflows that support long-term growth and increasing data demands, operating with high independence. Ensures analytical solutions and codebases are built for scalability, maintainability, and performance, with a focus on future-proofing. Expert in dbt if the work involves dealing frequently with pipelines. Establishes and enforces best practices for scalable coding and system design across the team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in handling large datasets.