Data Science Manager

We power people's progress.

At Preply, we're all about creating life-changing learning experiences. We help people discover the magic of the perfect tutor, craft a personalized learning journey, and stay motivated to keep growing. Our approach is human-led, tech-enabled - and it's creating real impact. So far, 90,000 tutors have delivered over 20 million lessons to learners in more than 175 countries. Every Preply lesson sparks change, fuels ambition, and drives progress that matters.

Meet the team

The Data team drives Preply to make the best decisions for our business, learners and tutors, by building a data-driven organization and the best data products.

As Data Managers, we are deeply involved in people, business, products, marketing, and technologies. In partnership with product managers, we look for business opportunities and take them to bring the company to the next level. All Product Analytics team members embedded in cross-functional squads (approximately will report to this position.

We leverage a mature data-ecosystem, built with state-of-the-art technologies. Visit our Tech Radar to learn about the stack we use at Preply

What You'll Be Doing

• Hire, scale, and nurture a Monetization Product Analytics team. Define a long-term vision and set them up for success. Keep them motivated by fostering an environment where ambitious goals lead to meaningful wins.Inform & shape the strategy of Preply's subscription model, payments operations, and learners scheduling experience as well as how tutors set their availability.Master the dynamics of tutors/learners interaction across multiple stages of the user journey (booking, subscription management, payments, etc.) Champion strategic projects that will change how we use data, and how we understand our users and business. Promote data literacy and self-service analytics across the organization.
• Enable accurate impact measurement for our product initiatives and an optimal prioritizing of the product roadmap.
• Work closely with our Data & analytics engineer team to define standard methodology, tools and best practices for your team.Participate in the definition of tracking events, engagement metrics and key performance indicators.

What You Need To Succeed

• 3+ years of proven experience leading and managing Analytics and Data Science teams, with a strong track record of coaching, mentoring, and developing talent, complemented by 4 years of hands-on experience as an individual contributor in analytics.
• Demonstrated ability to set high standards, raise the technical bar, and instill a culture of accountability, curiosity, and continuous learning.
• Experienced in defining team strategy, setting priorities, and aligning analytics goals with company-wide business objectives.
• Experience with experimentation platforms, tracking definition as well as AB test design and evaluation.
• Hands-on experience with advanced analytics techniques (e.g., causal inference, predictive modeling, attribution methods) and solid grounding in SQL, Python/R, and BI platforms (such as Amplitude, Looker, Snowflake, Data Bricks or similar).
• Proven ability to lead change management, embedding experimentation and analytics into product culture with a creative mindset and proactive attitude toward hypothesis generation, rapid testing, and iteration.
• A passion for driving insights and curiosity on user behavior and business metrics. Creative mindset and proactive attitude towards the creation and evaluation of new hypotheses.

Nice To Have

• Previous experience in Marketplaces and/or digital businesses (B2B, B2C, B2B2C).
• Previous experience in a subscription based business or in a payments team.
• Foundational domain knowledge of Gen-AI and Machine Learning to be able to assist PMs and squads as they design and deliver AI-Driven features

Why You'll Love It At Preply

• An open, collaborative, dynamic and diverse culture;
• A generous monthly allowance for lessons on , Learning & Development budget and time off for your self-development;
• A competitive financial package with equity, leave allowance and health insurance;
• Not in Barcelona? We offer an attractive relocation package to join us in our Preply Barcelona Hub
• Access to free mental health support platforms;
• Access to Gympass-partnered wellness and gym centers throughout Spain to promote and support well-being and physical health;
• The opportunity to unlock the potential of learners and tutors through language learning and teaching in 175 countries (and counting).

Our Principles

• Care to change the world - We are passionate about our work and care deeply about its impact to be life changing.
• We do it for learners - For both Preply and tutors, learners are why we do what we do. Every day we focus on empowering tutors to deliver an exceptional learning experience.
• Keep perfecting - To create an outstanding customer experience, we focus on simplicity, smoothness, and enjoyment, continually perfecting it as every detail matters.
• Now is the time - In a fast-paced world, it matters how quickly we act. Now is the time to make great things happen.
• Disciplined execution - What makes us disciplined is the excellence in our execution. We set clear goals, focus on what matters, and utilize our resources efficiently.
• Dive deep - We leverage business acumen and curiosity to investigate disparities between numbers and stories, unlocking meaningful insights to guide our decisions.
• Growth mindset - We proactively seek growth opportunities and believe today's best performance becomes tomorrow's starting point. We humbly embrace feedback and learn from setbacks.
• Raise the bar - We raise our performance standards continuously, alongside each new hire and promotion. We build diverse and high-performing teams that can make a real difference.
• Challenge, disagree and commit - We value open and candid communication, even when we don't fully agree. We speak our minds, challenge when necessary, and fully commit to decisions once made.
• One Preply - We prioritize collaboration, inclusion, and the success of our team over personal ambitions. Together, we support and celebrate each other's progress.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Preply is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Different opinions and viewpoints are key ingredients in our success as a multicultural Ed-Tech company.

Preply will consider all applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or veteran status. Together, we are The World Class.