Analytics Manager

EXL; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

EXL is seeking an experienced Analytics Manager with a sports background to support a client within our Sports, Media and Entertainment practice in Jersey City.

The role partners with business and club stakeholders to identify high-value analytics opportunities, translates complex problems into actionable insights, and leads development of analytics solutions and data products that drive measurable value for clubs.

Qualifications

• An analytics manager with a sports background who will play a crucial role in providing analytics support to a client within our Sports, Media and Entertainment practice.
• Partner closely with business and club stakeholders to identify high-value opportunities where data, analytics, and advanced insights can drive business outcomes.
• Ability to translate ambiguous business problems into actionable analytics opportunities.
• Develop analytics solutions and data products for the stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Work with a dynamic team to own and impact analytics solutions and data products for stakeholders.
• Engage with data science and analytics teams to deliver measurable value to clubs.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to understand strategic priorities and challenges.

Job description

Position Summary

EXL is looking for an experienced Analytics Manager with a sports background who will play a crucial role in providing analytics support to a client within our Sports, Media and Entertainment practice.

The primary responsibility of this role is to partner closely with business and club stakeholders to identify high-value opportunities where data, analytics, and advanced insights can drive business outcomes. This role sits at the intersection of business strategy, consulting, and analytics, requiring strong business acumen and the ability to translate ambiguous business problems into actionable analytics opportunities. You will work with a dynamic team and will have true ownership and impact on developing analytics solutions and data products for the stakeholders.

The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of sports club business operations and fan lifecycle, combined with the ability to engage with senior stakeholders, understanding their strategic priorities and challenges, developing analytics-led solutions, and working closely with data science and analytics teams to deliver measurable value to clubs.

If you’re a passionate sports fan who understands both the emotional and commercial dynamics of the industry - and you thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments, we’d love to connect.