Overview As the operational backbone of the Data & Applied AI team, you partner with the VP to drive planning, alignment, and execution at scale. You own cadences, coordinate cross-functional work, and ensure transparency of impact across the company. You identify bottlenecks and design practical improvements to let data and AI initiatives move faster. This role blends strategy with hands-on execution in a fast-growing, AI-enabled education platform. You help shape how the team delivers value for learners and tutors worldwide.

ResponsabilidadesOwn the team’s operational rhythm: syncs, roadmap reviews, OKR cycles, quarterly planning, retrospectivesLead annual and quarterly planning tying data/AI initiatives to company goals and product strategyManage VP’s leadership calendar, prepare materials, coordinate cross-functional reviews and offsitesPrepare content and data for leadership forums and company-wide reviewsServe as the connective tissue with Product, Engineering, Commercial, and other functionsProvide regular progress updates, dashboards, and executive-level communicationsTrack initiatives end-to-end, identify risks, and drive resolutionDrive lightweight, scalable tracking and reporting to maintain momentumIdentify and implement process and tooling improvements for efficiencySupport headcount planning, resource allocation,



and capacity analysis with data modelsLead or support strategic projects spanning the Data & Applied AI orgInform decisions with sizing, benchmarking, and trade-off analyses Requisitos principales7+ years in strategy, operations, or planning in a high-growth tech environmentHands-on experience with data, analytics, or AI/ML teamsTechnical familiarity with data pipelines, ML models, experimentation frameworks, and AI featuresProven track record running operating cadences and cross-functional alignmentStrong program and project leadership from definition to deliveryExcellent stakeholder management with ability to influence executivesHighly data-driven with comfort building models, spreadsheets, and dashboardsSQL or BI tool experience (Looker, Tableau) a plusBias to action and ability to unblock work in fast-moving settingsStrong written and verbal communication for executive updates and docsProficient with AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Cursor) and using them to accelerate workNice to have: prior data analyst/scientist background; experience in AI product development; marketplace/edtech familiaritystakeholder managementcommunication claritybias to actiondata pipelinesML modelsexperiment frameworks

📌 Senior Data Strategy & Operations Lead (Barcelona)
🏢 Jobrapido
📍 Barcelona