Director, Product Analytics

at Udemy

San Francisco, United States

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Over 80 million learners and 17,000 businesses already learn with Udemy. If you’re excited by change, energized by learning, and ready to have a real impact, you’ll feel right at home.

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Where we Work

Udemy is a global company headquartered in San Francisco, with additional U.S. offices in Denver and Austin, and international hubs in Australia, India, Ireland, Mexico, and Türkiye. This is an in-office position, requiring three days a week in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and flexibility on Mondays and Fridays.

About the Role

Udemy is looking to hire a Direcotr of Product Analytics. This is an advanced analytics group focused on using data to drive internal decision-making related to how we build our products.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading and scaling a data science team tasked with providing both vertical (consumer and enterprise product growth, user behavior, and content engagement) and horizontal (experimentation, pricing, and promotions) thought partnership. Success in this highly visible and strategic role requires a combination of strong business acumen, people leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

What you'll do

Provide high-level technical and career mentorship to team members while actively recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding top talent to support the organization's growth
Collaborate with other data and analytics leaders to define Udemy’s long-term data strategy/vision
Partner with cross-functional partners across product, design and engineering to shape the product roadmap and drive execution
Develop, document, and refine internal processes for running the organization at scale
Synthesize and communicate actionable insights to senior leadership and cross-functional teams, transforming complex data into a compelling narrative that drives decision-making.
Maintain high quality standards for data science work and recruiting

What you'll have

10+ years of experience in data science roles
5+ years of management experience, including at least 2+ years of experience at equivalent of Director level or above
Experience with scaling analytics in large consumer or enterprise internet companies
A passion for education and a strong belief in Udemy's mission to improve lives through learning
Strong knowledge of applied statistics, experimental design, and causal inference
Broad familiarity with modern software development and data engineering principles
Hands-on experience with modern data platforms (e.g., Databricks, Redshift, Snowflake, BigQuery) and BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker, Mode)
Proficiency in SQL Python for data manipulation and analysis
Ability to communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Self-driven, highly motivated, and able to learn quickly

Why work here?

You’ll grow here.
Learning is part of the job. You’ll get full access to Udemy courses, a monthly UDay to invest in yourself, and a budget to spend on whatever helps you improve. Many people are diving into AI lately, but what you focus on is up to you.

AI is real here.
We use it in the way we learn and the way we work. You’ll have the space and tools to experiment, apply, and get better at using AI in practical ways.

You’ll own your work.
We trust people to lead, make decisions, and follow through. You don’t need to wait for permission or layers of approval to have an impact.

You’ll build with others.
We collaborate openly and shape ideas together. Everyone has a voice, and good thinking is welcomed from any direction.

You’ll see your impact.
What you build helps people grow their skills, change their careers, or find a path forward. You’ve got the experience, why not use it to help others gain theirs?

Bring your curiosity. We’ll bring the platform and the support. Let’s LEARN together.

Our Benefits Start with U

Our benefits start with you and were built to provide you and your family with the protection and care you need, making it easy to access the right coverage when you need it most. Benefits vary by region, and we encourage applicants to review our Australia Benefits, India Benefits, Ireland Benefits, Mexico Benefits, Turkiye Benefits & US Benefits, pages to get an understanding of some of the benefits we offer. For details on region-specific benefits, please refer to the information provided during the hiring process.

Benefits outlined are provided as a general overview and may vary depending on the location, role, and employment classification. All benefits are subject to change at the discretion of the organization and in accordance with applicable laws and policies.

At Udemy, we value diversity and inclusion and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition, or disability. We understand that not everyone will match each of the qualifications. However, we also realize that everyone has unique experiences that can add value to our company. Even if you think your background might not perfectly align, we'd love to hear from you!

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