Head of Data Platform & AI

The posting, as Octave wrote it

About the Company

Octave is a modern behavioral health practice creating a new standard for care delivery that’s both high-quality and accessible. With in-person and virtual clinics in multiple states, the company offers evidence-based individual, couples, and family therapy, while pioneering relationships with payers to make care more affordable through insurance. By raising the bar on how care is delivered and how providers are supported, we are building a sustainable system that values equity, affordability, and effectiveness.

Job Summary

Octave is looking for a Head of Data Platform & AI to lead the technical vision and execution across our data platform and emerging AI, machine learning, and Data Science capabilities. This role will own and evolve Octave’s data and AI/ML technical foundation, set the technical/strategic direction for AI/ML in close partnership with Product and cross-functional business leaders, and build the team required to execute that vision as Octave grows.

This is a leadership role for a builder. While you will set strategy, lead the team, and operate as a senior cross-functional partner, you will remain close to the technology and be expected to contribute directly to architecture, prototypes, technical evaluation, and difficult engineering problems. You will initially lead a Data Platform team and work closely with Product, Engineering, Analytics, and business leaders across Octave.

Management Responsibilities

• Develops, coordinates, and implements systems, policies, procedures, and productivity standards.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the team, ensuring the achievement of goals and objectives.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of projects and initiatives within the team.
• Establish and monitor operational processes and workflows to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Streamline operational processes, enhance efficiency, and improve overall organizational performance.
• Implement best practices, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), and develop strategies to achieve operational excellence.
• Ensures a safe, secure, and compliant work environment.
• Accomplishes staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Build and manage a high-performing team, including hiring, training, and development.
• Provide leadership to the team, including setting goals, providing guidance, and ensuring the team's overall success.
• Set performance expectations and goals for team members. Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and address performance issues.
• Identify skill gaps within the team and develop strategies for filling those gaps. Support employee development through training, mentoring, and coaching. Identify high-potential employees and create succession plans.
• Raise the bar for how the team uses LLM and agentic tools to improve engineeri

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• Retirement : Plan for your future with a 401(k) that offers both traditional and Roth options.
• Paid Time Off: Time to recharge matters. Take advantage of a generous time off policy, up to 12 paid company holidays, and accrued sick time.
• Financial Protection: We’ve got you covered with company-paid Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance, plus optional extras like Pet, Legal, and Worksite plans (Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident).
• Parental Leave (Bonding Time) : Growing your family? Full-time employees can take paid bonding leave after 6 months, whether it’s a new baby, adoption, or foster placement. Time off increases with tenure.
• Growth: Keep learning and leveling up with professional development reimbursement for role-related growth opportunities.

How We Use Technology in Hiring

As part of our hiring process, we may use technology tools, including AI-supported systems, to assist with reviewing applications or documenting interviews. These tools are designed to support our team, not replace human judgment, and final hiring decisions are always made by our team.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Application Instructions:

Please complete the following application. Please note that the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment Information questions below are used for the purposes of EEOC reporting and are optional to complete. Octave is unable to change these questions and we acknowledge that many of the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment Information questions are not inclusive or affirming of all aspects of cultural identity. Octave is committed to an inclusive workplace environment, and this information will not inform how we approach hiring or employment.