Sr. Analyst, Growth & Innovation

Playfly Sports; Berwyn (PA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Playfly Sports is seeking a Sr. Analyst in Growth & Innovation to work cross-functionally across PSP strategy, finance, sales and operations. You will develop priority strategies and lead growth initiatives with entrepreneurial mindset.

In this role, you will map new business initiatives, create detailed business plans, define KPI frameworks, and drive operating-model improvements to propel Playfly Sports Properties' performance and scale across the organization.

Qualifications

• 3 years of advisory services experience with project management in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in AI tools and workflows (Claude, ChatGPT, etc.).
• Expert MS Office skills with financial analysis and modeling experience.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive change.

Responsibilities

• Project manage initiatives with PSP strategy, finance, sales, and operations leads.
• Support operating model improvement projects across key business areas.
• Develop and execute PSP growth strategies and map new initiatives.
• Create detailed business plans and success metrics for growth initiatives.
• Establish KPI frameworks and track the success of initiatives.
• Manage growth initiatives from design to implementation and measurement.
• Generate internal analyses and stakeholder presentations.
• Support industry research and competitive analyses for PSP growth.

Skills

AI tools

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

SR. ANALYST, GROWTH & INNOVATION

Berwyn, PA

Hybrid

THE RUNDOWN

The Sr. Analyst of Growth & Innovation will work cross-functionally to (1) develop and execute prioritystrategy and growth initiatives and (2) conduct and implement operating model improvements related to thePlayfly Sports Properties business. The Sr. Analyst will work alongside Playfly Sports Properties (PSP) andCorporate leadership in a unique and dynamic role requiring entrepreneurial thinking, a penchant for drivinggrowth and change, and an ability to lead high impact workstreams.

WHAT WE DO

Playfly Sports is the full-service, leading sports marketing and media company that enables brands to engagewith sports fans on a local, regional, and national level through scaled sponsorship, media, and experientialactivations. Playfly Sports drives reaches 90-million households via more than 7,800 live U.S. broadcasts ofMLB, NBA, and NHL games; and influences sports fans of all ages through the management of college andhigh school multimedia rights, uniform branding, and high-profile sports sponsorship platforms. Playfly Sportshas the unique ability to partner, innovate, and advance the aspirations of athletes, brands, academicinstitutions, and sports fans across the U.S. Playfly Sports is Powered by Partnership. Visit Playfly Sports onlineat playfly.com.

WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• In partnership with the Transformation Management Office ("TMO"), project manage key initiatives inpartnership with PSP strategy, finance, sales, and operations leads.
• Support the evaluation and implementation of operating model improvement projects across keybusiness areas, driving stronger efficiency and process execution across the organization, specifically in the Playfly Sports Properties division.
• Support the development and execution of PSP growth strategies; map new business initiatives andcontribute to the scoping and implementation of nascent business initiatives.
• Support the generation of detailed business plans and success metrics for organic and inorganic growthinitiatives, and drive stakeholder buy-in across the business to support the implementation of these initiatives.
• Support the establishment of KPI frameworks to define and track the success of these strategic andoperational initiatives.
• Project manage approved growth and operations initiatives from design to implementation to measurement.
• Generate internal analyses and stakeholder presentations to communicate business impact.
• Support industry research and competitive analyses to inform PSP’s short- and long-term growthstrategy.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3 years of experience in advisory services (management consulting, investment banking, private equity,or similar field) that has required effective project management in a high-velocity environment.
• Fluency in AI tools and workflows (Claude, ChatGPT, etc).
• Expert level skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel, and experience performing detailedfinancial analysis & modeling.
• Experience leading & managing projects with various internal and external stakeholders. Demonstratedability to influence without authority, particularly with senior level stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
• Team player, intellectually curious, successful in navigating ambiguity, enthusiastic to take on dynamicjob responsibilities, and willing to collaborate with stakeholders across the organization.
• Track record of creating impactful presentations and/or marketing materials.
• Fast learner with a desire to move with urgency, accountability, and intent.
• Exceptional track record of producing qualitative plans backed by quantitative analysis and utilizing theresults for measurement and planning purposes.
• Ability to synthesize and convey complex business concepts effectively.
• Strategic planner with the ability to plan and execute upon a defined task or strategy.
• Outstanding written and interpersonal communication skills with a direct and empathetic style.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with an ability to drive change.

REQUIREMENTS

• This position takes place primarily in a quiet, office setting.
• Willingness and ability to work out of Berwyn, PA.
• Ability to frequently travel to business unit operations, as required.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.