Data Platform Team Manager, Pantheon
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Website operations platform
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Website operations platform
201-500 employees
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More information about location
201-500 employees
Company mission
To make the web a first-class platform that delivers results, one that empowers marketing and development teams to take control of their websites.
Role
Who you are
- This role requires technical depth in modern data stack architecture and strong collaboration skills to drive organizational change
- 3-5 years technical leadership with hands-on modern data stack experience (Snowflake, dbt, Airflow preferred), deep SQL and data modeling expertise, plus product analytics platform experience (Segment/Amplitude) in mid-size companies (300-500+ employees)
- Track record leading cross-functional technical projects with competing priorities, strong stakeholder partnership across business functions with excellent communication skills, and demonstrated ability to mentor colleagues and share knowledge
- Experience with data transformation initiatives and self-serve analytics implementation, strong technical contributor ready to grow into people management (6-10 person team), with collaborative approach emphasizing stakeholder service and foundational capability building
- We need a strong technical leader who understands that sustainable data capabilities are built on solid fundamentals
- You should be comfortable with "crawling and walking" before "running" and excited about the opportunity to grow into people management while leading technical execution
- The ideal candidate has worked across the data stack in a company similar to our size and complexity, balances technical depth with business understanding, and thrives where clear communication and stakeholder service are as important as technical execution
- If you're ready to step into a leadership role while building something foundational from the ground up, this could be the perfect opportunity
Desirable
- B2B SaaS/platform company experience with data teams of 5-15 people, background working across the data stack from infrastructure to business intelligence, and familiarity with Jira, Salesforce, or similar operational systems
What the job involves
- We're seeking an experienced technical leader ready to step into data management
- We're open to first-time managers who demonstrate strong technical leadership and stakeholder partnership abilities
- You'll lead a team focused on business intelligence fundamentals - establishing consistent data collection, building reliable models, and creating accessible reporting
- This is foundational work that requires patience, precision, and deep understanding of organizational data transformation
- Lead implementation of standardized staging layer and self-serve analytics culture, driving transformation from instinct-based to data-informed decision making while establishing governance standards that support organizational growth
- Build and lead Analytics Engineers and Data Engineers (6-10 people) for end-to-end delivery, fostering collaborative culture that prioritizes stakeholder needs while growing into people management responsibilities including hiring, performance management, and mentoring
- Oversee modern data stack (Snowflake, dbt, Airflow, Segment, Amplitude, Looker) and infrastructure improvements, coordinate cross-functional data initiatives, and translate business requirements into technical roadmaps while communicating capabilities to stakeholders
- You'll be central to Pantheon's transformation into a data-driven organization. The foundation you build will serve as our strategic navigation apparatus, helping us move from instinct-based to confidence-based decision making
- This role offers the opportunity to shape both data capabilities and organizational culture, building systems that help every team understand their impact and make evidence-based decisions
Our take
In today's digital landscape, website hosting is a critical component for businesses, and the demand for fast, reliable, and scalable hosting platforms is higher than ever. The competition is fierce, with major players like GoDaddy, Ionos, AWS, and WP Engine dominating the space.
One standout in this crowded market is Pantheon, a leading WebOps platform designed to deliver high-performance hosting for content-driven websites. Pantheon's unique value lies in its ability to provide seamless collaboration between developers and marketers while ensuring fast, reliable website performance. It's a platform that goes beyond traditional hosting by offering powerful tools for managing websites and scaling them as needed - making it a go-to choice for many organizations.
Pantheon has continuously innovated to stay ahead of the competition, with significant investments driving its growth. Initially focused on hosting solutions for WordPress and Drupal websites, it now offers content management as a service. This expansion was bolstered by significant funding, fueling further product development and the introduction of new features like personalization and analytics. These efforts have reinforced Pantheon's position as a leader in the WebOps and hosting space.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-19% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Jul 2021
$100m
SERIES E
Mar 2019
$40m
SERIES D
Total funding: $196.8m
Company benefits
- Health & Wellness: Taking care of you and your family is important to us. Our healthcare benefits program delivers choice and value so you can prioritize your health
- Remote & In-Office: We believe in a flexible employee experience, our San Francisco office is a center for collaboration and connection, but it's not the only place this happens
- Flexible Time-Off: We encourage work/life balance. Take time off when you need it, and return ready to make magic on the internet when you're ready and refreshed
- Monthly Book & Gym Allowance: One of the many ways we enable our team to take control of their development and wellness is to take advantage of our books and gym membership allowance
- Promoting Inclusivity: We strive to have a culture where Pantheors across the globe feel a high sense of belonging and engagement. We have several programs in place to help cultivate inclusion at Pantheon, including educational events, open forums, and training opportunities
- Giving Back: We believe in cultivating passion and giving back to the community we live and work in. Pantheon offers a Donation Matching program of $500 per employee and holds multiple team volunteer opportunities throughout the year
- Employee Resource Groups: Our Pantheon Resource Groups (PRGs) allow employees to connect, support each other, and spread awareness
- Professional Development: We support employee learning and development through company led-training, leadership forums, and full access to LinkedIn Learning's catalogue of courses
Company HQ
Chinatown, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Sameer Kazi
(CEO)Joined Pantheon in 2024 as CEO. They have also served as the Managing Director of Operating Capital since 2015. Previously they were the President of ActiveCampaign and CEO of Cheetah Digital.
Josh Koenig
(Co-Founder & CSO)They were part of the team that drove the first high-profile public Drupal use-case with the Howard and Dean campaign in 2003. They then went on to found the Drupal Dojo, an online learning community for developers, and to co-found the premiere Drupal agency in San Francisco, Chapter Three.
David Strauss
(Co-Founder & CTO)After co-founding Four Kitchens, a successful Web Development shop, they found themselves gravitating away from the customer client work and towards infrastructure solutions. Large clients like NBCUniversal, The Economics, and Wikimedia had already benefited from their scalability and database optimization work.
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