Director, Data Insights bei Curriculumassociates

At Curriculum Associates, we believe in the potential of every child and are changing the face of education technology with award-winning learning programs like i-Ready that serve a third of the nation’s K–8 students. For more than 50 years, our commitment to making classrooms better places, serving educators, and supporting accessible learning experiences for all students has driven the continuous improvement of our innovative programs. Our team of more than 2,500 employees is composed of lifelong learners who stand behind this mission, working tirelessly to serve the educational community with world-class programs and support every day.

About Curriculum Associates:

Curriculum Associates (CA) is a leading education technology company dedicated to making classrooms better places for teachers and students. With a strong presence in the United States and growing global operations, CA combines rigorous research, intuitive design, and innovative technology to help all students succeed. The Bangalore office supports CA’s strategic initiatives through product development, analytics, operations, and process transformation.

Role Summary:

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Director – Data Insights to lead a high-impact business insights function in our Bangalore office. This individual will be responsible for partnering with business leaders across the organization to define and deliver an insights roadmap aligned to key priorities across Sales, Product, Marketing, Services and Operations. The role requires a blend of technical analytics capability, business acumen, stakeholder management and leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy

• Define the long-term vision and roadmap for the Data Insights team in alignment with global priorities
• Drive adoption of data-driven decision-making across functional teams
• Build, manage, and mentor a team of analysts and data professionals in Bangalore

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary analytics partner to global stakeholders, understanding their objectives and proactively providing insights
• Collaborate with senior leaders in the US and India to shape business strategies using data
• Present findings and recommendations to executive audiences in a clear, concise, and actionable manner

Analytics Execution & Oversight

• Lead the design and execution of complex data analyses to uncover opportunities, measure performance, and inform business strategies
• Oversee the development of scalable dashboards, reporting frameworks, and analytical tools
• Ensure analytical output is robust, well-documented, and aligned with business goals

Data Governance & Best Practices

• Promote data accuracy, integrity, and governance by partnering with Engineering and IT teams
• Establish standard methodologies for analytics processes, KPI definitions, and reporting frameworks
• Evaluate and implement new tools, technologies, and techniques that improve analytical impact

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative or analytical discipline (e.g., Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or Business)
• 15+ years of relevant experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or data strategy roles, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership capacity
• Proven track record of building and leading high-performing analytics teams
• Strong expertise in SQL and data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI); familiarity with Python or R is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into business insights and influence senior stakeholders
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in a global, cross-functional environment, preferably in a tech, SaaS, or education-related organization

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a purpose-driven company focused on improving education at scale
• Lead a growing analytics team supporting global strategic initiatives
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership in a dynamic and values-driven culture
• Competitive compensation, learning opportunities, and career growth