USD per year
Director of Data Science - Slack
About Salesforce
Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn’t a buzzword — it’s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all. Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You’re in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce. About the Role We are looking for an experienced Director in Product Data Science to build, lead, and scale a high-impact data science team that supports executive-level, data-driven product decision-making across Slack. In this role, you will manage and develop a team of senior and principal Product Data Scientists, setting direction for how data science shapes product strategy, measurement, and execution. You will partner closely with Product, Design, Engineering (PDE), and Data Engineering leadership to ensure data science is deeply embedded in product development—guiding what we build, how we define success, and how we iterate and improve at scale. At Slack, we foster a positive, diverse, and supportive culture. We look for leaders who are curious, bold, and committed to developing people and raising the bar every day. Our team values being smart, humble, hardworking, and above all, collaborative.
What you will be doing
- Lead, mentor, and grow a team of Product Data Scientists, supporting career development, performance management, and technical excellence.
- Set clear priorities and expectations for the team, aligning data science work with product strategy and business outcomes.
- Partner with Product, Design, Engineering, and Data Engineering leaders to embed data science into product planning, development, and iteration.
- Ensure the team applies advanced data science and analytical techniques to understand product usage patterns, identify opportunities, and evaluate impact.
- Guide evidence-based analyses to identify key drivers of product growth, engagement, and long-term success.
- Define, standardize, and oversee key product success metrics, ensuring insights are communicated clearly to Slack and Salesforce executive leadership.
- Synthesize insights across multiple product areas and business outcomes, ensuring consistency in methodology,...
Slack is a platform and product company focused on making work life simpler, more pleasant, and more productive. They emphasize connected, inclusive, and flexible work environments. As part of the global Salesforce family, Slack offers benefits to support employee well-being and fosters diversity through programs like Diversity, Engagement and Belonging (DEB), Rising Tides sponsorship program, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and partnerships with organizations supporting formerly incarcerated individuals.
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