You know that bit where every company says they’re “changing the world”? Yeah, it can feel a little forced. But we like to think our story actually has some realness to it.

Our story begins with Shadi Bitar and Ninos Malki, who came to Sweden from Syria as kids and discovered that books could be a bridge - helping them learn the language, understand the culture, and explore new worlds.

A thought emerged, what if everyone could have that? And just like that, Nextory was born - your all-access pass to read, listen, and discover new perspectives without limits.

And now, we’re on a quest to find a Head of Data to lead how data empowers better decisions, smarter products and sustainable growth across Nextory.

Let us tell you about the role 📖
As Head of Data at Nextory, you will shape and drive how data creates real business value across the organization. You will work closely with our COO and other senior stakeholders to define and evolve Nextory’s data strategy, with a strong focus on making data accessible, trusted, and easy to use across the organization.

We are looking for a leader who isn't afraid to get into the code, but who stays focused on the "why." You won't just manage a team, you will define how Nextory uses data to acquire users, reduce churn, and improve the reading experience for our dear customers.

What you will actually do:

• Partner with the C-suite and other colleagues to evolve a data strategy that moves the needle.

• Leverage scalable, self-service analytics. We want our teams to find their own answers using the tools you provide.

• Lead our efforts in ML and predictive modeling, enabling better decisions.

• Own our data platform, treating it as a core internal product where data is easily "consumable" for both humans and machines.

• In our current stage, leadership means doing. You’ll be scoping solutions, reviewing PRs, and ensuring our data modeling is pristine.

The main character we’re looking for 👀
We believe you are a hands-on data leader with a strong technical foundation. You are comfortable leading teams through transformation by setting direction, driving execution and holding people accountable. You communicate confidently with a wide range of stakeholders and are able to translate complex topics into clear priorities. Collaboration comes naturally to you, and you are motivated by building sustainable capabilities that move the organization forward.

Furthermore, we believe you have:

• Extensive experience within the data domain, including at least two years in a people management role.

• Business-minded, you don’t just build models, you want to solve business problems. You are interested in understanding the user behavior in digital products.

• Experience from a product-driven tech company of similar size.

• Proven experience with machine learning and predictive analytics applied to real business problems.

• Knowledge in SQL and Python, and you know what “great” looks like in modern data stacks, including data platforms and data modeling.

The Nextory way of working 🏠
At Nextory, we believe a strong and inclusive culture is key to our success - and that culture flourishes when we meet and collaborate in person as much as possible. That’s why we spend the majority of the working time at our beautiful office!

We are based in Stockholm, Sweden, with offices in Paris and Bangalore. Our hybrid work policy includes four days in the office and Wednesdays as a work-from-home day.

Your next story starts here 💫
We look forward to receiving your application. Please note that we will be on holiday until January 7th and will review your application after that. If you have any questions about the role, feel free to contact erika.thorslund@nextory.com

Please note that we do not offer relocation and that a six-month probationary period applies.