Chief of Staff, Data Science & Analytics

The Chief of Staff is part of the senior leadership team of the Vinted-wide Data Science & Analytics function. Your primary role will be to build an aligned, engaged, and impactful team while ensuring the successful management and execution of key data strategies and initiatives. The Chief of Staff reports directly to the Vice President of Data Science & Analytics (“VP of DSA”) and acts as a trusted advisor and partner in ensuring that the department runs smoothly, efficiently, and effectively.

This is a fixed-term (maternity cover) position for approximately 1 year.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the VP of DSA, providing advice and guidance on all matters within the function (e.g. operating cadence, planning, problem analysis, communication).
• Own and run the function’s reporting cycles end-to-end (e.g. QBRs, OKR meetings, DSA All Hands); including content creation, preparation, facilitation, and follow-ups.
• Be responsible for coordinating the development and driving the execution of key function strategies and initiatives (e.g. data related initiatives that drive long-term impact), and supporting broader cross-functional and organisational initiatives that involve DSA (e.g. reorganisations and operating model shifts).
• Oversee and manage recurrent DSA operations (e.g. DSA’s onboarding programme as well as the Data Science & Analytics Academy programme).
• Own the delivery of key functional events, including planning groups and agenda development (e.g. offsites, function week).
• Be accountable for maintaining an efficient operating model by ensuring processes, policies, and ceremonies are in place and effective, fostering an aligned, engaged, and impactful team.
• Support the DSA leadership team on the integration of AI into our data team’s (300+ team members) workflows.
• Be the driving force behind the senior and extended DSA leadership teams; coordinating and managing meetings, keeping track of decisions and pending relevant actions, holding the group accountable, and ensuring follow-through.
• (Co-) author key documents on function-related topics, ranging from vision and strategy papers to process and standards documentation, based on high-level instructions and discussions with the team and stakeholders.
• Conduct research and analysis on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to the function, and provide recommendations to the DSA leadership team.
• Own the organisation and documentation of the function’s governance (e.g., Google Groups, Drive, Confluence spaces, Slack Channels).

• Significant experience in strategy, consulting, or strategic transformation roles, with a track record of success in project management, management engagement, and strategic planning.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to break complex initiatives and challenges into manageable deliverables.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously.
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and build relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• Strong facilitation and moderation skills, with experience designing and leading workshops to discuss strategic priorities, build alignment, and drive decision-making.
• Comfortable interpreting aggregate (analytical) data and turning it into actional conclusions –but advanced data analysis skills are not required.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Hands on and detail-oriented problem solver, able to identify operational gaps and inefficiencies.
• Adaptable and comfortable operating under ambiguity, with the ability to pivot quickly, reprioritise effectively, and respond to emerging challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset.

• The opportunity to benefit from our share options programme
• 25 working days of holiday
• Access to all the tools & tech needed for work
• Home office support: we provide IT workstation equipment and a personal budget of up to 540 for home workplace furniture
• Private health insurance
• Pension plan with flexible contribution options and a matching contribution from Vinted
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Frequent team-building events
• A personal monthly budget for shopping on Vinted
• A dog-friendly office
• In Vilnius office: Gym & in-house meals at friendly prices
• In Kaunas office: a monthly lunch allowance, and a once-a-week provided in-house lunch and breakfast