Data Team Lead

Data Team Lead About Equitable Earth At Equitable Earth, we're on a mission to help protect and restore 1% of the natural world by 2030. We’ve built a rigorous, technology-enabled standard to certify conservation and restoration projects, ensuring they deliver lasting impact: strengthening livelihoods, safeguarding biodiversity, and supporting a stable climate. We're a diverse, mission-driven group from over 10 nationalities, working collaboratively and remotely across continents. About the role We're looking for a Data Team Lead to join Equitable Earth's Data team, the person who keeps certification delivery running smoothly. Reporting directly to the Director of Engineering, you'll manage a technical sub-team of Forest Engineers, Geospatial Data Engineers, and Analysts, coordinate requests from our Certification and External Relations teams, and track the operationalisation of our carbon certification methodologies. This role sits at the intersection of people management and project coordination. It's a great fit for someone comfortable driving delivery in a technical environment while scaling processes and teams. What you’ll do Delivery & Team Coordination Lead and manage the operations sub-team, ensuring clear prioritisation, task allocation, and high-quality, timely delivery. Act as the main point of contact for the Certification and External Relations teams, managing requests, aligning expectations, and coordinating timelines. Report on team capacity, progress, and blockers to the Director of Engineering. Support team members' growth and foster a productive, collaborative working environment. Methodology Operationalisation Maintain a clear, up-to-date picture of methodology operationalisation: what's been implemented, what's in progress, and what's next. Drive progress by identifying dependencies and blockers, and coordinating with Data Engineering and the broader Data team to keep things on track. Process & Documentation Step in on operational tasks when needed to unblock the team or handle peak workload. Improve team processes, workflows, and tools to increase delivery efficiency. Encourage and contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing across the team. What success looks like in your first 6 months Within 1 month, you'll be onboarded onto Equitable Earth's certification process and methodologies, team workflows and dynamics, gaining a clear understanding of request intake and delivery. Within 3 months, you’ll own the end-to-end coordination of requests and team delivery, with structured workflows in place and clear visibility on methodology operationalisation. Within 6 months, you’ll ensure a reliable delivery cadence and processes optimisation, and act as a trusted operational partner while actively driving methodology operationalisation forward. What we value for this role Technical skills & experience Degree in a relevant field such as Data Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, or Project Management. Exposure to geospatial data, remote sensing, or data engineering is a plus. 4+ years of professional experience in a similar role, including a proven track record of coordinating or managing a technical team. Experience in the carbon or climate sector, particularly with certification processes, is highly preferred. Strong project management skills, able to juggle multiple concurrent requests and keep delivery on track. Proficiency with project management tools such as Notion, Jira, or Asana is expected. Familiarity with tools such as Python, GIS, or data pipelines is a plus. Fluency in English is required; additional languages are a plus. Soft skills and mindset A leadership mindset with the ability to motivate, support, and hold a team accountable. Excellent communication, comfortable with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Organised and structured, you enjoy setting up and maintaining clear workflows and processes. Please include the square root of 81 at the bottom right of your CV. A proactive problem-solver, able to anticipate challenges and implement pragmatic solutions. Hands-on attitude, willing to step in and support the team when needed. Autonomous and collaborative, comfortable working independently in a fully remote setup while bridging different teams and perspectives. What we offer Starting date: July 2026 Type of contract: Full-time, permanent role Location: This position is remote only. A significant overlap with French business hours is required. Compensation: The final compensation offered will be contingent upon role, level and location. Our People team can share the specific salary range during the hiring process. What's in it for you: At Equitable Earth, we believe in creating an environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally. Here's what you can look forward to when joining our team: A fully remote setup - Work from anywhere that inspires you and fits your lifestyle. A collaborative, multicultural workspace - Join a diverse team that shares a passion for nature, meaningful work, and supporting one another. Flexible hours and autonomy - We trust you to manage your time and deliver high-quality results, empowering you to make an impact. Curiosity and growth-driven culture - Embrace opportunities for learning, innovation, and problem-solving through first-principle thinking. The tools to succeed - From a company laptop and a comprehensive health insurance plan to a remote work pass, we've got you covered. Recruitment process Meet Sunny from our People Team - she’ll be your first friendly face. Get to know Baptiste, our Director of Engineering and Hiring Manager. Technical Challenge: Show us what you’ve got during a live technical test with Baptiste. Take a deeper dive into who we are and what we stand for during a final chat with Thibault, our CEO, or Judith, our COO. Welcome aboard! Applications Please fill out the application form and submit a CV (PDF format) through our recruitment portal. This role will remain open until a successful candidate is appointed. Equal opportunities Equitable Earth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives, and are dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities for all qualified applicants. Department Data Locations Europe Remote status Fully Remote