Bachelor's degree in data science, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Statistics, Economics, or a related field
5+ years in a leadership role within Strategy, Analytics, or a related team
Strong business acumen with the ability to apply data insights to business strategy
Proficiency in predictive modeling techniques and quantitative analysis
Experience leading a team and managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
Create and implement data display and distribution for stakeholders
Consult with departments and executives on complex analysis topics
Partner with SVP of Performance Marketing on revenue strategy and pricing
Lead sales forecasting, lead scoring, and predictive modeling efforts
Oversee data visualization strategy and maintain a user-friendly data library
Plan and implement tracking of fan behavior and retention programs
Collaborate with Engineering & Innovation on data automation and integrations
Develop strategy for market research and consumer insights initiatives
Work with Lifecycle Marketing on database growth and conversion initiatives
Make actionable recommendations based on data insights
Collaborate with NBA and WNBA on league-wide analytics initiatives
Guide and mentor team members for career growth
Benefits
In-house position at Toyota Center in Houston, TX
Opportunity to work closely with high-profile teams like the Houston Rockets and Comets
Engagement in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Access to advanced data tools and technologies
Collaboration with a diverse range of departments and stakeholders
Full Job Description
Director of Analytics & Strategy
General Description: The Director of Analytics & Strategy leads the organization's reporting, visualizations, data mining, and analysis with the intent to inform decision-making on a variety of subjects including revenue generation, forecasting, lead scoring, and data systems integration. The department's primary function is to accelerate growth and success for the business units, while enabling data-driven decisions across the company, including the Houston Rockets, Houston Comets and Toyota Center.
RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:
Responsible for creating and implementing the display and distribution of data, measurement, and forecasting for company stakeholders.
Proactively consult with various departments and the executive team on topics necessitating in-depth dissection and analysis.
Partner with the SVP of Performance Marketing & Business Intelligence on revenue strategy. functions including rate card valuations, dynamic pricing, inventory management and paid media impact.
Lead various business processes including sales forecasting, lead scoring, market penetration and other predictive modelling efforts.
Oversee the data visualization strategy and maintain a user-friendly library of available data resources.
Plan and implement ways to source and track fan behavior, engagement, and retention, including loyalty and retention programs.
Partner with the Engineering & Innovation team on data warehouse efforts focused on data automation and integrations between data sources.
Develop the strategy, implementation and analysis for the organization's market research and consumer insights efforts.
Partner with Lifecycle Marketing team on database growth, nurturing and conversion initiatives.
Work with business leaders and colleagues to make actionable recommendations based on data insights.
Work closely with the NBA and WNBA on league-wide Analytics & Strategy initiatives.
Oversee team members providing guidance, training and career growth while optimizing their output.
Demonstrates our One Team philosophy of Passion, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Teamwork.
Education: Bachelor's degree in data science, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering,
Information Systems, Statistics, Economics, or a related field
Experience: 5+ years in a leadership role with a Strategy, Analytics or related team
Proficiencies, Skills or Equivalent Experiences:
Strong business acumen and application of data and insights into business strategy
Understand general predictive modeling techniques such as regressions analysis, customer profiling and segmentation, needs analysis, financial modeling, and other types of quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques
A critical thinker who can identify solutions to complex problems
Ability to initiate, design, execute monitor and evaluate outcomes of a project or initiative
Demonstrated proficiency to collaborate with colleagues across multiple business areas
Effective written and verbal communication skills to convey complex results in a clear, concise, and credible manner
Refined presentation skills with expertise in designing effective charts and graphs
Organized and disciplined with a strong attention to detail and persistent curiosity
Experience leading a team and managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, Requirements:
Foundational computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Teams)
Experience in database management and working with relational databases (Snowflake is preferred)
Fluent in SQL programming for database querying and management
Experience with a BI/Visual Analytics Tool: Tableau is required
Experience with a data science toolkit (Python, R, etc.) required
A deep understanding of various statistical methods including linear regression, logistic regression, clustering and time series forecasting required
PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
In-house/in-office position at Toyota Center in Houston, TX
The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, use handle or feel, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, communicate with others.
The vision requirement includes the ability to review written and electronic materials in both digital and physical format.
The employee must be able to transfer and move items for departmental needs.
The employee must be able to adjust to changing work hours and locations as needed considering the strong focus on external communications and relationships.
