Manager of Data Storytelling & Insights, Rakuten Kobo
+ Performance based annual bonuses and stock options
Digital bookseller
Job no longer available
Digital bookseller
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
+ Performance based annual bonuses and stock options
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To bring the power of reading to the world.
Role
Who you are
- This role calls for a proven track record of driving analytics and BI strategy, including managing data migration to cloud platforms
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
- Proven experience in a leadership role within business intelligence or data analytics
- Proficiency with BI tools (Tableau or Looker Studio preferred) and a track record of building visually compelling dashboards that deliver strategic insights to stakeholders
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, preferably GCP (Google Cloud Platform)
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to listen attentively and present complex data to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Expertise in SQL for data mining and analysis
- Deep knowledge and proven experience in designing, executing, and monitoring data quality processes, especially automated solutions
Desirable
- Strong understanding of data modeling, data warehousing, ETL/ELT processes, and the movement of data
- Experience with data transformation tools such as dbt or Dataform (Google Cloud)
- Familiarity with Python, with the ability to read and understand existing code
What the job involves
- Rakuten Kobo Inc Is seeking an experienced data and BI leader to join our Data Science team as Manager, Data Storytelling & Insights
- You’ll play an instrumental role in cultivating a data-driven culture by leading and mentoring a team of analysts as they navigate complex business priorities
- You will also be a trusted partner to the business, collaborating with various units to gather and align on requirements, prioritize initiatives, and translate complex data into actionable insights that go beyond basic charting and inform strategic decisions
Our take
Long-form content is having a resurgence. That’s great news for the e-reader industry, of which Rakuten’s Kobo battles with Amazon’s Kindle for ownership.
The e-reader giant has changed tack in recent years to pursue growth via integrations and partnerships. A notable example is its native device integration with Pocket, a wishlist app loved by millions of readers.
The company is hoping that these partnerships and product improvements will allow it to finally break the US market where it most struggles for market share with Kindle.
Amazon has consistently shown its willingness to drop prices to protect its position in any market it plays in. That means that Kobo will have to demonstrate true product superiority to make a dent while protecting its margins.
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Company
Company benefits
- "Work from anywhere" policy
- Flexible hours
- Internet/phone/commuting allowance
- Daily meal allowance when in the office
- $500 CAD flexible spending account
- Parental leave top-up
- Unlimited sick and mental health days
- 4-day summer holiday weekends
- RRSP matching, bonus and stock options
- Free Kobo eReader
- Free weekly book of your choice
- Volunteer time off
Company HQ
Liberty Village, Toronto, ON
Leadership
Michael Tamblyn
(CEO)Part of the founding team of Kobo, Michael previously held the role of Chief Content Officer. Michael has also been the founding CEO of the supply chain agency, BookNet Canada and co-founded Canada’s first online bookstore, Bookshelf.ca, purchased by Indigo Books & Music in 1998.
Anna Giagkou
(CFO)Prior to joining Rakuten Kobo in 2021, Anna was the CFO of Cox Automotive Canada.
Nimod Narayanan
(CTO)Nimod joined Rakuten Kobo in 2022 as VP of Technology, he then became the SVP of Technology in 2023, and CTO in 2025. Prior to this, he spent nearly 4 years at Rogers Communications joining as a Senior Development Manager before becoming a Director of eCommerce & Personalization and then Senior Director of Digital Platforms & Services.
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