Süddeutsche Zeitung Digitale Medien GmbH (SZDM) is the digital creative center of the Süddeutsche Zeitung.

Simply know more faster: The technical, design and editorial production of all digital products of the Süddeutsche Zeitung is the main task of the SZDM.

We rediscover the world every minute and surprise you with diverse content every day. We report as fast as the internet and as reliably as a renowned newspaper.

In addition to the website, we manage all of the company's mobile offerings and apps, the extensive digital pay offering, and the newspaper app, which offers a daily digital version of the newspaper. Podcasts, newsletters, and chatbots deliver the most important topics to your device in real time.
To strengthen our team, we are looking for an experienced Head of Analytics and Data Engineering (m/f/d) who will lead our teams of Data Analysts and Data Engineers and report directly to our Director of Data & AI.

What you can achieve:

• Development and implementation of a data-driven strategy in close collaboration with the Director Data & AI.

• Leading a multidisciplinary team of data analysts and data engineers and developing them through mentoring, coaching, and training.

• Promote collaboration between team members and other teams and departments to meet their data needs.

• Ensuring the availability, quality and performance of data-driven products in collaboration with data scientists, including automation and monitoring.

• Ensuring seamless integration of data sources and data products across product teams.

• Responsibility for data architecture, ETL processes and data provisioning in cloud environments as well as evaluation of new tools and technologies

• Anchoring a data-driven mindset by promoting data-based decisions at all levels of the organization using customized analytics, dashboards, and optimized reporting processes.

• Promoting best practices for data processing, governance and security.

What we want from you:

• Experience & expertise:
  

• Completed studies in computer science or a comparable qualification.

• At least 5 years of professional experience in data analysis, data engineering and team leadership.

• In-depth understanding of data architecture, ETL processes and cloud environments (e.g. AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

• Experience with programming languages ​​such as Python, Scala, or Java as well as database technologies (SQL, NoSQL).

• Familiarity with data and analysis tools such as Apache Spark, Airflow, Tableau, Power BI, Snowflake or Looker.

• Proven experience in leading multidisciplinary teams.

• Ability to motivate teams and create development plans.

• Experience in communicating with cross-functional teams and managers.

• Personal skills:

• Strategic and solution-oriented thinking with an eye for what is feasible.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical topics clearly.

• Hands-on mentality and enjoyment of working with interdisciplinary teams.

• High sense of responsibility and strong analytical skills.

• Enjoy working with data and numbers

What we offer you:

• Start with a structured onboarding: Get to know our media company and our CEO and network with new and experienced colleagues
• Get the full package: Work hybrid and enjoy 30 days of vacation as well as attractive discounts and discounted subscriptions for employees
• Make your working day flexible: Work remotely and in our digital, regional media house with short distances to the company restaurant, the cafeteria and free parking
• Design your development path individually: The in-house SWMH Academy offers a wide range of courses, from training and coaching to development programs lasting several months
• Stay mentally and physically fit: Your health is important to us. That's why we offer you holistic health promotion, including preventative checkups and various health-related activities.
• Clubs Professional and private life: We have an in-house daycare center
• Get involved: We give space to topics related to diversity and inclusion and offer our employees focus and networking groups to get involved
• Help us: We use our reach for a good cause and support regional aid organizations. Learn more here.
• Work freely in a stable environment: Agile and decentralized companies and units, embedded in the stability of a holding company

And above all:

At SWMH, we embrace diversity! We are committed to equal opportunities and a respectful and prejudice-free work environment. Therefore, we are also signatories to the "Diversity Charter."

Convinced?

We look forward to receiving meaningful applications including CV, cover letter and references.

We welcome applications even if not all criteria can be met, but we do not accept purely unsolicited applications.

Contact:

SZ Digital Media GmbH

Hultschiner Straße 8
81677 Munich