Remote Head of Sports Analytics & Strategy

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation with bonuses

Remote with international travel

Work with elite athletes

Cutting-edge analytics tools

Health & retirement programs

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an innovative and analytical leader for Head of Sports Analytics, offering a fully remote role with a strategic emphasis on engaging clients in the Sandton business hub. You will steer data-driven performance improvements and guide decision-making for sports organizations and athletes.

You will lead a team of data scientists and analysts, developing cutting-edge models and delivering insights that shape training, recruitment, game strategy, and fan engagement while keeping

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in quantitative field (data science, statistics, CS, or sports science).
• Extensive experience in sports analytics or performance analysis with leadership history.
• Expertise in statistical modeling, ML techniques, and data visualization.
• Strong leadership and clear, concise communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of advanced analytical frameworks for sports performance and strategy.
• Manage and mentor a team of data scientists and analysts.
• Collaborate with teams, leagues, and athletes to deliver tailored insights.
• Oversee collection, cleaning, and interpretation of large datasets on performance and fan behavior.
• Develop reports and visuals to communicate findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay current with state-of-the-art data science and analytics technologies.

Skills

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Data visualization

Leadership

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Data visualization tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks an innovative and analytical leader for Head of Sports Analytics, offering a fully remote role with a strategic emphasis on engaging clients in the Sandton business hub. You will steer data-driven performance improvements and guide decision-making for sports organizations and athletes.

You will lead a team of data scientists and analysts, developing cutting-edge models and delivering insights that shape training, recruitment, game strategy, and fan engagement while keeping