Head of Data

Our Story

At think-cell, we create powerful software solutions that help professionals be more efficient and productive. Founded in 2002 and based in Berlin, our tools integrate seamlessly with Microsoft Office to help users create presentations, charts, and diagrams with ease. Our dynamic, international team values creativity, collaboration, and technical excellence.

What You Will Do

As our Head of Data, you will lead think-cell's data strategy, governance, and analytics vision, building and overseeing data capabilities that empower our teams and customers to make smarter, faster, and more informed decisions. You will drive data-driven transformation, ensuring our data infrastructure, processes, and insights deliver measurable business impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute think-cell's company-wide data strategy and roadmap, aligned with our business goals.
• Lead data governance, ensuring high data quality, integrity, security, and compliance.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of business intelligence, data analytics, and data science platforms.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into actionable data insights and solutions.
• Provide thought leadership and strategic counsel to the Executive Team, Board, and senior stakeholders.
• Build and mentor a high-performing data team, fostering a culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Drive adoption of AI, LLM, and other emerging technologies to enhance data capabilities.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of data initiatives, ensuring they deliver commercial value and operational efficiency.

You will be great for this position if you have

• 8–12 years of data or related experience.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in data science, statistics, engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• Fluency in English (German a big plus), with a willingness to work onsite in Berlin.
• Proven track record in data management or analytics leadership roles, ideally within software or tech companies (including private equity-owned), with experience in developing and executing data strategies and roadmaps.
• Demonstrated success in delivering results via both direct leadership and influence across functional and cross-functional teams.
• Strong experience implementing business intelligence, data analytics, and data science systems.
• A commercial mindset with the ability to conduct structured business analysis and define clear requirements.
• Executive presence and credibility at Board, CEO, and senior leadership levels.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to coach and present effectively.
• Deep understanding of data infrastructure, tools, and technologies (AI/LLM experience is a plus).
• Programming skills in Python, R, or similar, and experience with BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau is a plus

Our Values

As part of our team, you will embody and help shape the following principles that define us:

Forward Thinking
: We embrace change and challenge the status quo.

Ownership
: We take pride in our work and learn from our mistakes.

Customer First
: We prioritize delivering lasting value.

Unified Team
: We foster collaboration, respect, and integrity.

Strive for Excellence
: We set ambitious goals and pursue quality.

Why is think-cell the right place for you?

We empower over 1.2 million users across 30,000 companies, including top consulting firms and major global enterprises. With offices in Berlin, Denver, Boston, London, Tokyo, and Dubai, we're a diverse team of over 150 people, committed to innovation and excellence.

Think-cell is more than a job – it's a chance to be part of an innovative, inclusive team that values collaboration and growth. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Together, we can shape the future of productivity software. We can't wait to see what you'll bring to the team