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SDG solves the problems of loneliness, isolation, and disconnection - transforming virtual intimacy into the new normal. SDG’s products redefine the way people interact and connect with one another.\nOur portfolio includes social entertainment platforms designed to connect people online across different cultures and regions of the world.\nWe bring together a team of like-minded people and IT professionals who specialize in creating and developing globally impactful social discovery products. Our international team of digital nomads works remotely from all over the world.\nWe’re proud to be a two-time “Great Place to Work” winner (USA & Japan, 2024-2025) and a Top-5 Company for Work-From-Anywhere Jobs (FlexJobs, 2025).\nWe are looking for Deputy CDO.\nYour main tasks will be:\nOwn execution of cross-functional strategic initiatives across ML, experimentation, and data platform domains.\nLead 2-3 high-priority initiatives during the first 3 months: define scope, align stakeholders, establish ownership, and drive delivery to measurable outcomes.\nEnsure predictable execution through clear planning, coordination, and delivery management.\nUnblock stalled or ambiguous projects by clarifying ownership, resolving dependencies, escalating risks early, and driving initiatives through completion.\nBuild and operate an effective execution framework: monthly business reviews, quarterly planning, retrospectives, project reviews, and escalation processes.\nEstablish a single source of truth for project status, risks, commitments, and delivery tracking.\nImprove the experimentation ecosystem by increasing decision-making speed, standardizing evaluation and rollout processes, and reducing operational chaos/manual work.\nAccelerate ML delivery cycles by reducing time from idea → experiment → production and coordinating dependencies across ML, backend, analytics, and product teams.\nEnsure ML initiatives deliver measurable business impact, not only technical outcomes.\nStrengthen functional leads (Product Analytics, Data Engineering, ML, UX) through prioritization support, execution discipline, feedback, and managerial coaching.\nIncrease ownership, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration across teams.\nOwn operational excellence of the function, including data freshness, uptime, SLA adherence, and delivery predictability.\nWe expect from you:\n6-10+ years in data, analytics, or ML domains, including 3-5+ years in leadership roles.\nProven track record delivering cross-functional projects involving ML, data platforms, experimentation, and analytics.\nExperience in product companies (not only consulting environments).\nStrong understanding of product analytics, A/B testing, unit economics, and key business metrics.\nSolid understanding of the ML lifecycle - from ideation to production.\nFamiliarity with data platforms, data quality management, SLA processes, and self-service BI/analytics.\nStrong execution skills: project decomposition, planning, prioritization, and delivery management.\nAbility to coordinate cross-functional teams across ML, backend, product, and analytics functions.\nExperience managing risks, dependencies, escalations, and multiple parallel initiatives.\nHigh technical literacy with the ability to dive deep into data and ML topics, understand system constraints, and work closely with engineering and data teams.\nStrong English and Russian communication skills, both written and verbal.\nWhat do we offer:\nREMOTE OPPORTUNITY to work full-time;\nVacation 28 calendar days per year;\n7 wellness days per year (time off) that can be used to deal with household issues, to lie down and recover without taking sick leave;\nBonuses up to $5000 for recommending successful applicants for positions in the company;\n50%payment for professional training, international conferences, and meetings;\nCorporate discount for English lessons;\nHealth benefits. According to the paychecks, if you are not eligible for corporate medical insurance, the company will compensate you with up to $ 1,000 gross per year per employee. This can be spent on self-purchase of health insurance or on doctor’s fees for yourself and close relatives (spouse, children);\nWorkplace organization. The company provides all employees with an equipped workplace and all the necessary equipment (table, armchair, wifi, etc.) in our offices or co-working locations. In the other locations, the company provides reimbursement of workplace costs up to $ 1000 gross once every 3 years, according to the paychecks. This money can be spent on the rent of the co-working room, on equipping the working place at home (desk, chair, Internet, etc.) during those 3 years;\nInternal gamified gratitude system: receive bonuses from colleagues and exchange them for our merchandise, team building activities, massage certificates, etc. \nSounds good? 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