Full-Time

Senior Data Science Manager

Posted on 4/19/2024

Coursera

1,001-5,000 employees

Offers online degrees and professional certificates

Data & Analytics

Education

Senior

Remote

Required Skills

Python

Data Science

SQL

Looker

Data Analysis

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
6+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or related roles, with 3+ years of managerial experience.
Strong command of analytical and visualization tools including Amplitude, Looker, SQL, and Python for data analysis and modeling.
Excellent knowledge of Statistics, Experimentation, Test Design Setup, Measurement and A/B Testing.
Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional projects and collaborating with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

Partner with stakeholders to establish metrics and goals to drive content, services and learning platform strategies.
Collaborate closely with stakeholders from Content Strategy, revenue operations and business segment leaders to drive development data-driven content strategies.
Leverage data, insights and experimentation to establish robust measurement strategies.
Oversee customer tracking and tagging and eventing instrumentation initiatives.
Increase self-service to insights capabilities via a combination of tools, dashboards, and education.
Lead the data science and analytics organization to always push the boundaries to deliver high quality analysis and translate data into insights, strategies and actions that can help Coursera’s business growth.

Coursera was launched in 2012 by two Stanford Computer Science professors, Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller, with a mission to provide universal access to world-class learning. It is now one of the largest online learning platforms in the world, with 148 million registered learners as of March 31, 2024.

Coursera partners with over 325 leading university and industry partners to offer a broad catalog of content and credentials, including courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, Guided Projects, and bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Institutions around the world use Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, citizens, and students in fields such as data science, technology, and business. Coursera became a B Corp in February 2021.

Join us in our mission to create a world where anyone, anywhere can transform their life through access to education. We’re seeking talented individuals who share our passion and drive to revolutionize the way the world learns.

We at Coursera are committed to building a globally diverse team and are thrilled to extend employment opportunities to individuals in any country where we have a legal entity. We require candidates to possess eligible working rights and have a compatible timezone overlap with their team to facilitate seamless collaboration. As a remote-first company, our interviews and onboarding are entirely virtual, providing a smooth and efficient experience for our candidates.

Job Overview:

At Coursera, our Data team is helping to build the future of education through data-driven decision making and data-powered products. We drive marketing, product and business strategy through ensuring high quality data, measurement, experimentation, and causal inference.

We are seeking a dynamic, collaborative, and experienced Senior Manager to lead data science across three key areas: Content, Learning Management Platform (LMS), and Services. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Data Science, this role will spearhead analytics-driven strategies to optimize content performance and management, enhance platform capabilities, and empower our services team to deliver exceptional customer experiences. This role requires a blend of analytical prowess, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration to drive impactful outcomes across our consumer, enterprise, and degrees learner segments.

Responsibilities:

Partner with stakeholders to establish metrics and goals to drive content, services and learning platform strategies, with shared responsibility for business goals and outcomes. Provide thought leadership to key stakeholders within product, content strategy, services, marketing and revenue planning / finance areas.
Collaborate closely with stakeholders from Content Strategy, revenue operations and business segment leaders to drive development data-driven content strategies, inform investment decisions, and identify content gaps, through analytics and management of content Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and pre-launch and post-launch content performance forecasting, revenue share allocation modeling, and internal and external facing reporting.
Leverage data, insights and experimentation to establish robust measurement strategies. Supervise the development of statistically correct test designs to ensure well powered test results and insights needed to drive improved learner, educator and partner experience on our learning platform, enhance quality of services and availability of in-demand relevant content.
Oversee customer tracking and tagging and eventing instrumentation initiatives, ensuring accurate data collection and actionable insights for personalized customer experiences.
Increase self-service to insights capabilities via a combination of tools, dashboards, and education. Own production, development and maintenance of reports, Amplitude & Looker dashboards, data cubes and ongoing analyses to meet SLAs. Continuously think about how to improve the analytics infrastructure for the team and automate processes.
Lead the data science and analytics organization to always push the boundaries to deliver high quality analysis and translate data into insights, strategies and actions that can help Coursera’s business growth; Grow the organization, mentor and maintain a high bar of analytical depth for the team.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
6+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or related roles, with 3+ years of managerial experience.
A strategic thinker with a keen eye for identifying growth opportunities and translating them into actionable plans. Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a strong ability to drive towards action and impact.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non- technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
Strong command of analytical and visualization tools including Amplitude, Looker, SQL, and Python for data analysis and modeling.
Excellent knowledge of Statistics, Experimentation, Test Design Setup, Measurement and A/B Testing.
Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional projects and collaborating with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience at EdTech or Content Subscription business
Experience working with Salesforce and/or Marketo data
Experience with Airflow, Databricks and/or Looker
Experience in content strategy development and management in an education or digital content context.
Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and educational technology platforms.
Prior experience working with service delivery or customer support teams in a technology or education environment.

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Coursera provides a diverse range of online learning opportunities, partnering with leading universities and companies to offer degrees, certificates, and courses in vital areas like data science, project management, and cybersecurity. This focus on industry-demanded skills, combined with a culture that embraces Agile management principles and Scrum methodologies, makes it a dynamic place for professionals seeking to advance their education and career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$426.5M

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 2%

1 year growth

↑ 14%

2 year growth

↑ 33%

Benefits

Lifelong learning - Coursera covers the cost of tuition so you can earn a free master’s degree and develop new skills. That’s on top of free, lifelong access to courses and certificates on the platform.

Health and wellness - We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents. Plus, free access to counseling and mental health services.

Parental leave - Get up to 16 weeks of fully-paid parental leave when you grow your family and bring a new child into your life.

Make-a-thon - We host Make-a-thon events twice a year to promote community and innovation. During Make-a-thon, you’ll dedicate time to attend workshops, work on passion projects, and pursue ideas outside of your day-to-day work.

Time away - Take paid time off when you need it. We have time off policies that promote flexibility so you can tailor your work schedule when life calls.

Remote work - Our flexibility extends to where you work. You can choose to work from home, work from one of our offices, or try a combination of the two.

Equity - Employees earn company stock, so you can own what we build together and share in our success.