[Remote] Data Analysis Team Lead

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Smadex is a leading advertising technology company specializing in programmatic management and machine learning algorithms. They are seeking a Data Analysis Team Lead to oversee a team of data analysts, ensuring high-quality insights from large datasets to support product development and strategic business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and scale a team of 3-5 data analysts. Own the team’s operational workflow, prioritize incoming analytical requests from cross-functional stakeholders, and optimize delivery timelines
• Deep-dive into massive, fast-moving RTB datasets to decode auction dynamics, diagnose market fluctuations, and identify revenue opportunities; translate these findings into automated, self-service BI frameworks that democratize data access and eliminate ad-hoc extraction across the business
• Define and implement frameworks for peer review, data validation, and documentation. Ensure that all insights, models and custom dashboards delivered by the team meet the highest standards of statistical accuracy
• Work directly with Product Management, Data Science, and Engineering as a technical peer to define how performance signals are monitored, and translate complex data trends into actionable product decisions
• Drive the strategy for automated reporting and data democratization, reducing ad-hoc data extraction requests and enabling other teams to make data-driven decisions independently

Skills

• Technical degree in a quantitative field such as Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or Data Science
• 5+ years of experience in data-heavy analysis or business intelligence roles, with a proven track record in digital advertising or marketplace environments
• 3+ years of experience leading, managing, or mentoring a team of data professionals (as a Team Lead, Tech Lead, or Manager)
• Fluency with Big Data: Expert-level mastery of SQL and strong capability to work independently in Python or R notebooks for advanced data manipulation
• Excellent written and verbal communication. Ability to synthesize complex technical anomalies or analytical conclusions into clear executive summaries for non-technical stakeholders

Benefits

• Integrate a highly motivated, young and dynamic team
• Great compensation package
• Top location at the heart of Barcelona with a rooftop terrace, Barbecue, and a fully stocked fridge
• Great work-life balance: work from home (2 days per week), flexible hours
• Meal vouchers - Ticket Restaurant monthly allowance
• Monthly gym allowance: Choose between DiR and Wellhub
• LinkedIn Learning and training opportunities
• Monthly TGIF events
• Regular team-building events
• Fun and friendly work environment with talented marketers and engineers from over 40 countries

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