Partnering closely with the Group Product Lead for Video to shape the Video strategy that drives Canva’s next wave of growth
Leading and coaching a team of embedded data scientists across the Video space (creation, editing, publishing and discovery)
Owning key product metrics across the end-to-end video journey — from first video creation to repeat usage and power user behaviour
Driving high-quality experimentation — shaping hypotheses, ensuring strong design, and translating results into clear rollout recommendations
Identifying the biggest growth levers in Video and helping the group prioritise for impact
Uplifting experimentation standards, metric definitions and data foundations across our data stack
Setting the bar for clear, actionable storytelling that turns complex analysis into simple decisions

You’ve led and coached data scientists in a fast-paced product environment
You bring deep experience in experimentation, retention and lifecycle analytics
You’re fluent in SQL and confident using Python or R for deeper analysis
You’ve worked with large-scale product datasets and know how to balance rigour with speed
You translate ambiguity into clarity and guide teams toward evidence-based decisions
You enjoy developing others and raising the bar for craft and impact
You thrive in dynamic environments where priorities shift and goals are ambitious
Experience working with video technology is highly preferred, and you’re comfortable navigating the technical complexity of media products

Equity packages
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Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers
An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing, social connection, office setup & more
Flexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good, take time to recharge and supports you personally

Data Science Manager – Video/Social Media

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