Job details
Manager, People Analytics at Canonical – Lagos (Remote)
Canonical is seeking a Manager, People Analytics to lead a multidisciplinary product team within its People function. The remote role reports to the Global Head of Workplace Engineering.
Responsibilities
- Manage and mentor People Data Scientists, software engineers and UX designers responsible for people-focused products.
- Translate workforce and behavioural challenges into useful engineering requirements and a prioritised product roadmap.
- Develop predictive and prescriptive people insights, including analyses of engagement and attrition risks.
- Guide data governance, privacy and security across the People Data Stack, while improving data consistency.
- Turn advanced analytical models into clear decision support and help develop AI agents that deliver insights to managers.
- Find automation opportunities that free teams to devote more attention to work requiring human involvement.
Qualifications and skills
- Strong professional background in data science, mathematics or engineering, including statistics, data analysis, databases or software development.
- Practical coding or scripting experience with Python, R, JavaScript or comparable languages, and familiarity with visualisation and automation tools.
- Ability to translate business problems into research objectives, choose appropriate methods and communicate findings effectively.
- Experience leading teams, coaching colleagues and delivering coordinated product roadmaps.
- Strong academic record, business-level English, adaptability and commitment to high-quality work.
Additional skills
- Exposure to dbt, Airbyte, Ranger, Superset, Temporal or Trino.
- Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, agentic engineering, product management or user experience design.
Benefits
- Distributed working with regular in-person team sprints and international travel for company events.
- USD 2,000 annual personal learning and development allowance.
- Performance-linked bonuses or commission where applicable, annual compensation review, recognition awards and leave provisions.
- Employee Assistance Programme and travel-related benefits for company gatherings.
How to apply
Apply online for the Manager, People Analytics position.
Deadline: Not specified; apply as soon as possible.
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About the employer
Canonical develops Ubuntu and other open-source software for enterprise and technology users. Its software is used across cloud computing, AI, engineering and connected devices, and its teams work across more than 80 countries.
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