Director of Data, FREENOW
1 day a week in office
Multi-service ride-hailing app
Posted today
Multi-service ride-hailing app
1001+ employees
Posted today
1 day a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
Free Now's mission is to make urban mobility better for passengers, drivers and communities, and to help cities move more freely.
Role
Who you are
- Deep understanding of data architecture, warehousing, integration, and governance principles
- Expertise in advanced analytics, machine learning, AI, statistical analysis, and data modeling
- Proficiency with data management tools (SQL, NoSQL) and analytics platforms (Tableau, Power BI)
- Familiar with programming languages (Python, R) and data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA)
- Proven track record in leading and mentoring high-performing data teams
- Ability to align data strategies with business goals and prioritize initiatives
- Expertise in data engineering, analytics, science, and infrastructure design/maintenance
- Strong skills in conveying complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders and effective reporting
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally and build relationships with key stakeholders
- Strong analytical skills to identify and resolve data-related challenges
- Stay current with data/AI trends and implement new technologies and methodologies
What the job involves
- We are looking for a Director of Data who will lead and manage the organization’s data operations, ensuring that data is effectively used to support business strategies and decision-making
- This involves overseeing data infrastructure, establishing data governance practices, developing a data strategy, and fostering a data-driven culture across the organization
- The Director of Data aims to maximize the value of data assets, drive innovation through advanced analytics and AI, and ensure data integrity, quality, and security
- Ultimately, this role is crucial in transforming data into a strategic asset that enhances business performance and competitive advantage
- Lead and mentor a team of data professionals, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement
- Develop and execute a data strategy aligned with company goals; prioritize initiatives for business value
- Oversee design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable data infrastructure
- Drive advanced analytics and AI to support data-driven decision-making and insights
- Implement and enforce policies for data quality, integrity, security, and compliance
- Work with cross-functional teams (IT, marketing, finance) to deliver data solutions and ensure alignment
- Stay current on data and AI trends, implementing new technologies to drive innovation
- Track KPIs, and provide regular updates to senior management on data project progress
Application process
- Kindly note that due to the holiday season, the review process for applications will begin in January, and we will reach out to candidates shortly thereafter
Our take
FREE NOW is a multi-service mobility joint venture backed by BMW Group and Mercedes-Benz Mobility. The company aggregates numerous mobility brands with the ambition to make urban mobility more efficient and sustainable without adding new vehicles on the street. These include Beat, Kapten and Clever Taxi.
FREE NOW’s unique integration of mobility brands and payments services gives users access to the widest range of mobility options on the market. These options include finding the nearest taxi, private hire vehicle or car share, as well as micro-mobility options such as e-scooters, e-mopeds and e-bikes. In doing so, the company makes urban mobility more efficient and sustainable, without bringing new vehicles to the street.
FREE NOW operates across 170 cities with over 56 million users. In the UK, it faces competition from the likes of Uber and Bolt. However, the company has been focused on investing and growing further in London, successfully quadrupling UK journeys in 2022. Whilst businesses like Uber have struggled to secure licenses with Transport for London, FREE NOW has received a three year license, which is longer than any major competitor.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
44% female employees
-3% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Jan 2014
$50m
SERIES C
Dec 2012
$30m
SERIES B
Total funding: $97m
Company benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Subsidised gym membership
- Monthly budget for FREE NOW rides
- Quarterly team events
- Birthday-off
- Language classes and internal peer-to-peer trainings
- Work from home opportunities
- Health Insurance
- Relocation assistance for internationals
Company values
- Aim Higher
- Make The Customer The Hero Of Your Story
- Default To Trust
- Disagree In Discussions, Commit To Decisions
- Move Fast To Learn Fast
- Make An Impact
- Take Charge
- Win As Team, Grow As Individual
Articles
Leadership
Thomas Zimmermann
(CEO)Previously VP of Marketing and Operations at IONIQ Group, CMO at Goodgame Studios, Online Advertising Lecturer at macromedia hochschule für medien und kommunikation.
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