Director of Data Analytics

Director of Data Analytics

Company

Orcrist builds the Orcrist Intelligence Platform (OIP), a Kubernetes-based data intelligence system delivered as SaaS or self-hosted/on-prem (including air-gapped deployments). We run streaming and batch pipelines that power search, ML enrichment, and investigative workflows for mission-critical customers.

Role

This role combines people leadership, hands-on technical contribution, and active business development. You will lead and develop our Data Analytics team, ensure high-quality delivery across client and internal projects, and play a key role in acquiring and shaping new data-driven engagements in the commercial market. 

The ideal candidate is a credible technical leader who is equally comfortable mentoring teams, designing data solutions, and representing the company externally to clients, partners, and at industry events.

What you'll do

Strategy, Project Planning & Business Development

• Contribute to the strategic development of the data function and its role within the company.
• Actively support project acquisition and pre-sales activities, including:
• Shaping data-driven project proposals
• Estimating scope, effort, and feasibility
• Supporting pricing and delivery models
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and trade fairs.
• Build and maintain relationships with commercial clients and partners.
• Bring in own clients and business opportunities where possible and take care of the current clients.
• Ensure smooth handover from sales to delivery and maintain senior oversight throughout project execution.

Data Leadership & Team Management

• Act as disciplinary and functional lead for the Data Analytics team.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of data professionals.
• Monitor ongoing data projects, ensuring quality, delivery timelines, and alignment with business objectives.
• Establish best practices, standards, and methodologies across data science, analytics, and modeling work.
• Actively contribute hands-on to projects, especially in complex or high-impact phases.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, ownership, and continuous learning.

Technical & Project Contribution

• Design and review data science solutions, architectures, and analytical approaches.
• Support teams in translating business problems into robust data models and insights.
• Ensure data quality, scalability, and sustainability of solutions.
• Collaborate closely with product, engineering, and operations teams.
• Act as senior technical sparring partner for both internal stakeholders and clients.

About You

• Proven experience in a senior data leadership role (e.g. Head of Data, Lead Data Analyst, Data Analytics Manager).
• Experience in business development, pre-sales, or client acquisition.
• Strong background in data analytics with hands-on project experience.
• Experience leading and mentoring data teams, including disciplinary responsibility.
• Ability to balance hands-on technical work with leadership and strategic responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of project delivery in client-facing or commercial environments.
• Confident, professional presence in client and public settings.
• Strategic mindset combined with pragmatic execution skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English (C1+); German (B2+) is highly desirable.

Nice-to-haves

• Software Development & Software Architecture Experience
• Data Science Knowledge

What We Offer

• Remote‑first in Germany with occasional team events in Berlin.
• Flexible working hours. 
• Home office budget and great equipment.
• 30 days vacation.
• Direct impact on critical missions across private and public‑sector customers.