Head of Data – short-term contract – Paris

This year marks 10 years since we launched the idea that simplifying our customers’ lives is possible by offering an innovative solution that allows them to easily subscribe to, manage, and switch all types of contracts through a unique and intuitive platform.

In that time, we have supported more than 1.5 million customers in France, Spain, and Italy, while investing in new verticals and positioning ourselves as a highly efficient, innovative, and competitive scale-up in a rapidly growing market.

With over 900 employees across 3 locations, we are solidifying our position as a market leader in Europe. We are always on the lookout for talent ready to join a dedicated and motivated team driven by a meaningful project. Working with us means embracing a culture of excellence, innovation, and real impact.

As a Head of Data, you will lead the company’s data strategy, oversee the entire data function, and drive the development of data-driven solutions that align with business objectives. You will be responsible for building and managing a high-performing data team while ensuring the efficient execution of data projects across the organization.

We are looking for a person for a short-term contract (from January to end of June 2025) to replace a temporary leave of absence.

Your responsibilities :

• Develop a clear vision for data utilization that aligns with the business goals and create a roadmap for implementing data initiatives across the organization.
• Lead, and mentor a diverse team of 20 data analysts. Ensure continuous development and career growth within the team.
• Coordinate the planning, execution, and delivery of data projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Implement and maintain data governance policies, focusing on data quality, security, and compliance (e.g., GDPR, industry standards).
• Partner with key business functions (e.g., Marketing, Finance, Product, Operations) to identify data needs and deliver actionable insights that enhance decision-making.
• Oversee the architecture of data platforms (data warehouses, data lakes, ETL processes), ensure system reliability, and recommend upgrades or new technologies as needed.
• Lead the creation of dashboards and reports to provide stakeholders with clear, actionable insights, and facilitate data-driven strategies.
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the success of data initiatives, assess their impact on the business, and refine the data strategy accordingly.

Your profile :

• At least 6 years of experience in data management roles, with proven expertise in team leadership.
• Strong proficiency in data analytics tools (Python, SQL), cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), and BigQuery.
• Demonstrated capability to lead and inspire a team, with strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent ability to communicate complex concepts in a simplified manner and influence executive decision-making.
• You speak English fluently and French as a second language is a big plus.

What we offer :

Thrive in an international and inclusive environment: everyone has a place at papernest. With over 46 different nationalities, it’s not uncommon here to start a sentence in English and finish it en français or en español ¡

️ Meals & partnerships: a healthy breakfast offered every Tuesday, as well as partnerships with various services in Paris (restaurants, sports, leisure, and care centers).

✨ Remote Work: enjoy 2 days of remote work per week to optimize your focus and efficiency.

Hiring process:

• A first call with Julie, Talent Acquisition Manager.
• Interview with Benoit, Managing Director.
• Interview with a team member, during which you will carry out a data case study.
• A final match interview with another team member.

Interested in this challenge?

Don’t hesitate any longer—we look forward to meeting you! Regardless of your age, gender, background, religion, sexual orientation, or disability, there’s a place for you with us. Our selection processes are designed to be inclusive, and our work environment is adapted to everyone’s needs.

We particularly encourage applications from women. Even if you feel that you don’t meet all the criteria outlined in this job posting, please know that every application is valuable. We strongly believe that diverse and varied backgrounds enrich our team, and we will carefully consider your application. Parity and diversity are essential assets to our success.