Squarespace is searching for a Data Governance Lead to join the Data Platform group. This position will partner with stakeholders throughout the organization to standardize the management of data assets around best practices & a cohesive strategy. The successful candidate will have experience leading cultural change through active listening & fostering collaboration & buy-in. They will demonstrate a passion for data, data-related processes & systems; an organized mindset, committed to making our collection of data governance assets accessible & cohesive; & an ability to articulate policies, frameworks, & business term definitions verbally & in writing.

You will help to continue our journey to drive our data culture & establish best practices in our data evolution. This is a hybrid role working from our NYC office 3 days per week. You will report to the Head of Data Platform.

You'll Get To

• lead the successful implementation of our data governance & operations vision alongside our platform strategy
• provide data governance leadership to strategic projects, business initiatives & operational changes
• set the standard for data governance & data quality & formalize best data operating practices for adoption by the organization
• identify & shape continuous improvement opportunities & recommendations that drive data to better serve the rapidly growing business
• provide thought leadership for data governance & data health with our business domains
• establish cross functional partnerships to find opportunities to leverage data to enrich our customer's experience in using our products
• build & maintain partnerships with all relevant functional areas across the organization
• work with product & engineering leadership, key stakeholders, data owners & data stewards, to build consensus through effective communications of well-analyzed business cases & supporting materials

Who We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in data governance & data operations within a fast-paced, dynamically growing organization
• Strong knowledge of data-driven processes, products, technology, & controls in an enterprise setting
• Track record of leading data governance & data transformation initiatives across business & IT functions
• Experience establishing & managing a new data governance function & data capabilities
• Expert problem solver with the ability to identify & triage data issues & drive tactical & strategic solutions
• Strong communication & influencing skills with partners & peers at all levels of the organization
• Strategic thinker with the ability to recognize & take actions that maximizes value for the organization

Benefits & Perks

• A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums including medical, dental, & vision
• Supplemental Life & Disability Insurance plans
• Fertility & adoption benefits
• Headspace mindfulness app subscription
• Global Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement benefits with employer match
• Flexible paid time off
• 20 weeks for parental leave & up to 12 weeks to care for an ill family member
• Pretax commuter benefit
• Education reimbursement
• Employee donation match to community organizations
• 8 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Dog-friendly workplace
• Free lunch & snacks
• Private rooftop
• Hack week twice per year

Cash Compensation Range: $148,500 - $239,200 USD

The base salary for this position will vary based on job-related criteria including relevant skills, experience, & location, among other factors.

In addition to the cash compensation above (which includes base salary and, where applicable for eligible roles, may include on-target commissions or overtime pay), Squarespace employees are eligible to be granted an option to purchase our common stock.

About Squarespace

Squarespace is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands & businesses online. We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries & territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, & scale their business. Our suite of products range from websites, domains, ecommerce, & marketing tools, as well as tools for scheduling with Acuity & creating & managing social media presence with Bio Sites & Unfold. Our team of more than 1,500 is headquartered in bustling New York City, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, Aveiro, Portugal, & coworking spaces in the UK, Netherlands, & Australia. For more information about our company culture, visit https://www.squarespace.com/about/careers.

Our Commitment

Today, more than a million people around the globe use Squarespace to share different perspectives & experiences with the world. Not only do we embrace & celebrate the diversity of our customers, but we also work toward the same in our employees. At Squarespace, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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