Head of Data - Platform (ANZ Remote)

This role is based in Melbourne, VIC, Australia with hybrid work options available.

Responsibilities:

• Coaching a team of ~20 data specialists across three teams: Product Platform Data, Infrastructure Data, and Central Data Science.
• Partnering closely with Platform and Infrastructure Engineering leaders to shape and execute Canva’s Platform and Infrastructure data strategy.
• Overseeing the data science roadmap of core data infrastructure such as Canva's Experimentation Platform.
• Driving technical excellence and championing data-informed decision-making around platform performance, system reliability, and developer productivity.
• Leading analytics projects that influence how Canva builds scalable systems to serve billions of users.
• Enabling strategic investments in AI and advanced analytics to improve cost optimization, capacity planning, and system observability.
• Owning project prioritization and capacity planning across three highly specialized and interconnected data teams.

Requirements:

• Experience leading high performing data science and analytics teams.
• Ability to shape data roadmaps and partner effectively with engineering and product stakeholders.
• Deep knowledge of experimentation platform design, system performance analysis, and automation of data systems.
• Strong communication skills to bridge technical and business audiences.
• Experience managing complex projects across multiple teams.
• Passion for elevating data's role in decision-making.