Senior Data Science Manager in Sydney

Senior Data Science Manager in Sydney

Sydney Full-Time 135000 - 165000 $ / year (est.) Hybrid
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead data strategy and experimentation to enhance productivity and collaboration.
  • Company: Join Canva, a leader in design innovation and creativity.
  • Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible work options, and growth opportunities.
  • Other info: Dynamic team environment focused on innovation and professional development.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of design with impactful data-driven decisions.
  • Qualifications: Experience as a senior data leader with strong strategic thinking skills.

The predicted salary is between 135000 - 165000 $ per year.

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What you’d be doing in this role:

  • Acting as the strategic data partner to Product and Engineering leads across the Productivity space
  • Defining and owning the long-term measurement strategy for productivity workflows, collaboration and AI-powered assistance
  • Identifying step-change growth opportunities and helping the group set bold, data-informed goals
  • Leading complex, multi-squad experimentation and ensuring strong decision frameworks are in place
  • Building clarity across interconnected surfaces — aligning metrics across editing, workflows, collaboration and downstream impact
  • Coaching and growing senior data scientists while raising the bar for strategic thinking and influence
  • Anticipating future risks and opportunities through proactive insight generation

You’re probably a match if:

  • You’ve operated as a senior data leader and trusted thought partner to Product leadership
  • You think in systems and can connect multiple product surfaces into one clear measurement strategy
  • You’re strong in experimentation, but equally strong in ambiguous, exploratory problem spaces

Senior Data Science Manager in Sydney employer: Canva

Canva is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture, empowering its employees to choose how and where they work. With a strong focus on personal and professional growth, Canva offers unique benefits such as equity packages, flexible leave options, and a supportive parental leave policy, all designed to enhance employee wellbeing and success. Located in Sydney, the flagship campus provides a dynamic environment where creativity thrives, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the tech industry.

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Contact Details:

Canva Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Data Science Manager in Sydney

Data Strategy Development
Productivity Measurement
Collaboration Skills
AI-Powered Assistance
Growth Opportunity Identification
Experimentation Leadership
Decision Framework Development