- Hirehangar
- South Africa,
- Full-Time
- 3 weeks ago
- $700 - $3,000 per month
Job Description
Join Hire Hangar and work with fast-growing global companies while building a long-term, remote career.
Lead Data Analyst – Driving Strategy Through Data
Location: Remote
Are you a data-driven leader who thrives on turning insights into action? We’re seeking a Lead Data Analyst to guide our data analytics practice and deliver high-impact insights that fuel strategic growth across the business.
As a senior member of the Analytics team, you’ll not only dive deep into datasets but also shape our overall data strategy. You’ll partner with cross-functional teams—from marketing to product to operations—to uncover trends, forecast outcomes, and influence decision-making at the highest level. You’ll also mentor and coach a team of analysts to help them grow their technical and business acumen.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead the development and execution of analytical frameworks to support business goals
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Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business questions into data projects
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Design and maintain dashboards, reports, and advanced analytics models
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Mentor junior analysts and ensure high standards in data quality and storytelling
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Recommend process improvements based on data-driven insights
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Stay ahead of industry trends, tools, and best practices
Qualifications:
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3+ years of experience in a data analysis or business intelligence role
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Strong command of SQL and Python/R for analysis and modeling
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Hands-on experience with BI tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Looker
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Proven track record of leading projects and teams
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Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex data to non-technical stakeholders
Tools & Technology
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Python, SQL, or Scala
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Apache Airflow, dbt, or equivalent pipeline orchestration tools
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Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift
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AWS, GCP, or Azure
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Kafka or Spark (advantageous)
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Google Workspace
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Slack, Zoom, Jira, and other remote collaboration tools
Please NOTE
It is crucial that you complete the application form in full. As part of the application process, you will be required to record a video. If your application is successful, you will receive an email confirming next steps—the video is the first step of the interview process. If you do not record a video, we will not be able to consider you for ANY open roles
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