Canva
Head of Platform Data Science (ANZ Remote)
Found: Today
This role is based in Melbourne, VIC, Australia with hybrid work options available.
Responsibilities:
- Coaching a team of ~20 data specialists across three teams.
- Partnering with engineering leaders to shape Canva’s data strategy.
- Overseeing the data science roadmap for core data infrastructure.
- Driving technical excellence and data-informed decision-making.
- Leading analytics projects for scalable systems serving billions of users.
- Enabling strategic investments in AI and advanced analytics.
- Managing project prioritization and capacity planning.
Requirements:
- Experience leading high-performing data science and analytics teams.
- Ability to shape data roadmaps and collaborate with stakeholders.
- Deep knowledge of experimentation platform design and data systems.
- Strong communication skills to bridge technical and business audiences.
- Experience managing complex projects across multiple teams.
About the team:
Join the Platform Supergroup’s Data function, ensuring Canva’s systems are reliable and scalable.
