Senior Remote Sports Analytics Lead

Hire Overseas; Johannesburg; A distancia; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hire Overseas is seeking a Remote Sports Analyst to transform large datasets into actionable insights for coaches and management. The role emphasizes predictive modeling, KPI identification, and clear communication of findings in a fully remote setup.

You will work with cross-functional teams across sports, build dashboards, and stay updated on the latest analytics techniques to drive performance improvements.

Formación

• Master's degree or PhD in Statistics, Data Science, Sports Science, Mathematics, or related quantitative field.
• Proven experience as a data analyst or sports analyst with a strong portfolio of projects.
• Proficiency in Python or R with relevant libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn.

Responsabilidades

• Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets related to player performance, game statistics, and scouting information.
• Develop and implement statistical models and machine learning algorithms to identify KPIs and trends.
• Generate reports and visualizations that communicate insights to non-technical stakeholders clearly.
• Collaborate with coaching staff to provide data-driven recommendations for strategy and development.
• Stay current with advancements in sports analytics and related technologies.
• Contribute to the development of proprietary analytical tools and dashboards.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Data-driven decision making

Communication

Educación

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

Herramientas

Python

R

Pandas

NumPy

Scikit-learn

Descripción del empleo

Hire Overseas is seeking a Remote Sports Analyst to transform large datasets into actionable insights for coaches and management. The role emphasizes predictive modeling, KPI identification, and clear communication of findings in a fully remote setup.

You will work with cross-functional teams across sports, build dashboards, and stay updated on the latest analytics techniques to drive performance improvements.