What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Product Analytics position at Instawork?
As a Manager of Product Analytics, you will lead a team of product analysts embedded with cross-functional product teams. You’ll play a central role in shaping how we measure success, identify opportunities for growth, and drive better decision-making through data.
This role is ideal for a player-coach who thrives in fast-paced environments, understands marketplace dynamics, and is excited to help shape the trajectory of a product that has a real-world impact on our professionals and partners.
What You'll Do:
- Partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Design to shape product roadmaps and influence strategy with data.
- Define and refine KPIs that accurately reflect product and business performance.
- Develop insights that improve marketplace health; drive user activation and reduce churn; and optimize user engagement
- Lead and mentor a team of product analysts, creating a culture of curiosity, rigor, and business impact.
- Establish best practices for analytics workflows, knowledge sharing, and stakeholder engagement.
- Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders, including senior leadership, in a clear and concise manner.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and advancements in data analysis techniques.
What We're Looking For:
- 7 years of experience in product analytics, data science, business operations or related roles, with at least 2 years managing analysts or data teams.
- Track record of fostering talent in high-growth environments.
- Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with experimentation and causal inference techniques.
- Hands-on experience using BI tools like Mode, Tableau, or Looker, and scripting languages like Python or R.
- Demonstrated success driving impact in a product-led or marketplace business.
- Ability to synthesize complex analyses into clear, strategic recommendations for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience working in cross-functional teams with product managers, designers, and engineers.
- Entrepreneurial self-starter that thrives in a fast-moving environment and is capable of independently seeking information, marshaling resources, and delivering results without waiting for direction
For CA based applicants:
- The base salary for this position is $180,000 - $215,000
- This position is eligible for equity in the form of stock options.
- This position is eligible for Instawork benefits, including:
- A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage beginning on the date of hire
- Flexible paid time off
- At least 8 paid company holidays annually
- Home office stipend
- Phone stipend
- Commuter stipend
- Supplemental pay on qualified leaves
- Employee health savings accounts (HSA) contribution
- Flexible spending plans
- 401K plan
- Perkspot - discount program through Lumity
A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s compensation including a candidate’s professional background, experience, and location. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed above.
Instawork Values:
- Bias for Action -- We are a growing team and an evolving product. We want a team of do’ers to drive the company forward, even if it means making decisions with incomplete information or being wrong.
- Act Like an Owner -- Treat this company as though it is your own. Execute on the fundamentals, and act creatively to drive growth. Your ability to drive impact in any part of our company is only limited by your courage and conviction, not your job title.
- Always Be Learning -- We are changing an entire industry. We strive to learn from each other and get better each day, week, and month, so that our team’s learnings can compound and we can all improve, together.
- Empathy, Trust, Candor -- Empathy for our business partners and professionals means we put ourselves in their shoes. Empathy for our colleagues means we are always upfront and honest with each other, which comes from trust.
Salary : $180,000 - $215,000