Remote Director of Performance Analytics - Lead Sports Data

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement planning

Bonuses

Professional development allowances

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Director of Performance Analytics to lead advanced data science initiatives in a fully remote, senior leadership role. You will build and manage a team of data scientists and analysts, oversee diverse performance data streams, and translate complex insights into actionable strategies for coaches and athletes.

Qualifications include a PhD or Master’s in a quantitative field, 10+ years in analytics with 5+ in leadership, and expertise in modeling, ML, and visualization

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Sports Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in data analytics and science, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, preferably in sports.
• Expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning techniques, and predictive analytics.
• Proficiency in Python or R and experience with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the organization's performance analytics strategy.
• Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of data scientists, analysts, and performance specialists.
• Oversee the acquisition, integration, and quality assurance of diverse performance data streams (e.g., biomechanical, physiological, tactical, GPS).
• Develop advanced analytical models and algorithms to identify performance trends, predict outcomes, and optimize training and game strategies.
• Communicate complex analytical findings and actionable recommendations clearly to executives, coaches, and athletes.
• Collaborate with technology partners to identify and implement new tools and platforms for data collection, analysis, and visualization.
• Ensure data privacy, security, and ethical data usage practices are maintained.
• Drive innovation in performance analytics with new methodologies and applications.
• Establish KPIs for analytics initiatives and track progress toward goals.
• Foster a data-driven culture across the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Python/R

Data visualization

Education

PhD or Master’s in Data Science/Statistics/CS/Sports Science

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Director of Performance Analytics to lead advanced data science initiatives in a fully remote, senior leadership role. You will build and manage a team of data scientists and analysts, oversee diverse performance data streams, and translate complex insights into actionable strategies for coaches and athletes.

Qualifications include a PhD or Master’s in a quantitative field, 10+ years in analytics with 5+ in leadership, and expertise in modeling, ML, and visualization