Sports Analytics Lead

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 2,872,000 - 3,830,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary and bonus potential

Fully remote work arrangement

Professional development funds

Health and retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a visionary Sports Analytics Lead to spearhead data analytics within the Leisure & Sports domain. This fully remote leadership role focuses on defining analytics strategy, building and guiding a team of data scientists and analysts, and driving data-informed decisions across the organization.

You will leverage advanced analytics, ML, and AI to uncover insights that optimize player performance, fan engagement, and business operations, shaping the analytics roadmap for a leading

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master's in a quantitative field as listed.
• 10+ years in data analytics with at least 5 in a leadership role.
• Extensive experience with ML, statistical modeling, and big data tech.
• Ability to translate complex findings into business strategy.
• Strong leadership and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the company's analytics strategy and roadmap.
• Build, manage, and mentor a high-performing data team.
• Oversee development of advanced models, predictive algorithms, and AI solutions.
• Collaborate with executives to address key business challenges via data.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and reliable analytics outputs.

Skills

Leadership

Data Analytics

Machine Learning

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Remote Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. or Master's in Data Science/Statistics/CS

Tools

Spark

Hadoop

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Sports Analytics Lead to spearhead their data analytics initiatives within the Leisure & Sports domain. This critical remote role involves defining the analytics strategy, building and leading a team of data scientists and analysts, and driving data-informed decision-making across the organization. You will be instrumental in leveraging advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI to uncover insights that optimize player performance, fan engagement, and business operations. This is a chance to shape the future of analytics for a leading sports entity, working from anywhere, with a focus on impacting strategies relevant to areas like Sandton and the broader industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the company's sports analytics strategy, setting a clear vision and roadmap.
• Build, manage, and mentor a high-performing team of data scientists and analysts.
• Oversee the development and deployment of advanced analytical models, predictive algorithms, and AI solutions.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and department heads to identify key business challenges and opportunities addressable through data.
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and security of data systems and analytical outputs.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• 10+ years of experience in data analytics, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, preferably in the sports or gaming industry.
• Extensive experience with machine learning, statistical modeling, and big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop).
• Proven ability to translate complex analytical findings into clear, actionable business strategies.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, adept at remote collaboration.

Benefits

• A highly competitive executive salary and significant bonus potential.
• Fully remote work arrangement providing ultimate flexibility.
• Lead innovative data projects with substantial organizational impact.
• Opportunity to shape the analytical future of a prominent organization.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and professional development funds.