Senior Data Science Manager - Productivity

About the role

As Canva scales, the Senior Data Science Manager will partner with Product and Engineering leads to shape the measurement strategy for productivity workflows, collaboration, and AI-powered assistance.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the strategic data partner to Product and Engineering across the Productivity space.
• Define and own long‑term measurement strategy for productivity workflows, collaboration and AI‑powered assistance.
• Identify step‑change growth opportunities and set bold, data‑informed goals.
• Lead complex, multi‑squad experimentation and ensure strong decision frameworks.
• Align metrics across editing, workflows, collaboration and downstream impact.
• Coach and grow senior data scientists, raising the bar for strategic thinking.
• Generate proactive insights to anticipate future risks and opportunities.

Required profile

• Senior data leader with experience as a trusted thought partner to product leadership.
• Systems thinker able to connect multiple product surfaces into a clear measurement strategy.
• Strong in experimentation and comfortable with ambiguous, exploratory problem spaces.
• Proven impact in high‑growth or zero‑to‑one product areas.
• Motivated by bold goals and building strategy in emerging spaces.

Required skills

• Fluent in SQL.
• Experienced in Python or R.

What we offer

• Equity packages.
• Inclusive parental leave policy.
• Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance for wellbeing and office setup.
• Flexible leave options.