Manager, Data Science (Product Analytics)

About Wikimedia Foundation

Wikipedia is a trusted source of knowledge read by over a billion people monthly in 300+ languages. The non-profit Wikimedia Foundation operates this free resource, powered by small donations.

Role Summary

The Wikimedia Foundation seeks a Data Science Manager to lead the Product Analytics team, reporting to the Senior Director of Research and Decision Science. You will lead data scientists whose insights guide strategies to achieve our vision: enabling every human being to freely share in the sum of all knowledge. Your team partners with product managers, designers, engineers, and Wikimedia communities to deliver actionable, accessible data and insights that inform decision-making across the Foundation.

Key Responsibilities

• Inform strategy, guide product decisions, and assess impact of product development through timely, accurate quantitative data and insights
• Make proactive recommendations on product direction and data strategy, surfacing insights and interpreting results
• Manage a team of approximately seven data scientists, fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture of trust, excellence, and empowerment
• Mentor team members on critical thinking, data-informed storytelling, technical skills, and stakeholder partnership
• Develop and improve experimentation and measurement best practices, product health metrics, visualizations, and reports for enhanced accessibility and interpretation

Requirements

• Located within UTC+1 to UTC-8 time zones
• Available for critical meetings and synchronous work between 14:00–22:00 UTC
• Able to travel for offsites and conferences (up to 4 times annually)

Note: This role offers an opportunity to contribute during a pivotal time for Wikipedia as AI reshapes knowledge access and presents new opportunities and challenges for online platforms and communities.

Compensation Disclosure

The employer did not publish compensation. The salary range of $80,000–$130,000 USD annually is an editorial market estimate based on comparable roles and may vary significantly by experience, location, qualifications, and other factors. This is not an employer-provided figure.