Manager of Analytics
Dallas, TX
Senior · Full time
Posted 10 months ago
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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Manager of Analytics supports the SVP of Strategy and his direct reports, combining strategy, business intelligence, advanced analytics, project management and operational support.

The Manager of Analytics will be a key member of the Strategy & Analytics team, serving in an enterprise-wide, cross-functional role, focused on modeling, data insights & visualizations, decision-making analysis, deal structuring support, and related matters to drive day-to-day operational decision making/performance, and longer-term initiatives. The role encompasses: (i) business development strategy; (ii) project management; and (iii) applied analytics when and where needed to assist the SVP of Strategy and other department heads. 

The Manager of Analytics will bring a passion for developing creative, data-driven solutions to complex challenges and empowering the entire organization with insights, strategies, and support. Our culture highly values innovation, efficiency, and synergy. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITES:

  • Develop and elevate business intelligence capabilities to include high-quality data visualizations and actionable insights.
  • Collaborate with lines of business and complete data exploration to identify trends that enable the organization to improve revenue streams and optimize process.
  • Clearly articulate findings and present recommendations to departments.
  • Deliver a broad range of functional responsibilities critical to Business Operations: forecasting, reporting, and data visualization; predictive analytics/modeling, lead soring, and retention strategy; pricing strategy development; customer research and segmentation; and merchandise analytics.
  • Serve as cross-functional resource to business teams to help support the development of analytics and go-to-market strategy(ies) for growth initiatives.
  • In collaboration with the finance team, prepare complex financial models, sensitivity analyses, valuations, and other analysis, for presentations to management, ownership, partners, and clients.
  • Determine financial viability and synergistic impact of new business opportunities through rigorous quantitative analysis (new products, partnerships, joint ventures, etc.).

CORE COMPETENCIES:

  • Analytical: Ability to synthesize very complex and/or diverse information sets; anticipate potential problems or issues and take corrective measures before problems arise. An experienced analyst skillset able to turn business intelligence into business building ideas.
  • Business Acumen: Strong business intuition; understands financial, legal and customer implications of all decisions; intently focused on profitability; strong knowledge of marketplace and competition; spots and exploits opportunities; constantly looks for ways to grow and improve business; open-minded toward new business opportunities.
  • Growth Catalyst: Demonstrated ability to employ quantitative analysis to find growth opportunities and spot financial viability and synergistic impact of new business opportunities (new operating protocols; new products, new platforms, new business lines, acquisitions, etc.)
  • Project Management: Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional issues across disparate business teams to relentlessly pursue revenue growth and cost savings.
  • Team Player: Self-starter passionate about advancing the team to advance the business. Champion innovative ways to find growth by working within the team environment.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • 4-6 years of experience in a relevant role, such as management consulting, investment banking, private equity, or big data/machine learning; and/or the aforementioned experience combined with experience with a sport, entertainment and/or media/content business.
  • Advanced capabilities with analytical tools such as Python, R, SQL, Google Analytics, Power BI, etc.
  • Strong analytic and strategic thinking skills, backed by deep knowledge of finance, valuation, accounting, and financial modeling (Excel), and ability to effectively communicate through compelling presentations (PowerPoint), data visualizations, etc.
  • Passion and knowledge about the business side of traditional & emerging media & entertainment, music, sports, and consumer lifestyle sectors.
  • Ability to solve problems with limited information and amid changing circumstances. Hypotheses driven and comfortable with ambiguity. Ability to logically break down approach and assumptions.
  • Experience developing compelling business cases and presentations. Excellent oral and written communication & presentation skills.
  • Team player, proactive, results-oriented, problem-solver, strategic thinker, highly organized, flexible, and strong analytical skills. Willingness to roll up sleeves and help as needed to advance the business.
  • Strong communication skills and collaborative work style to work across multiple business teams to efficiently drive results and impact. Deadline-driven, organized, and able to multi-task.
  • Ability to work in a team and on a standalone basis. Ability to develop a collaborative rapport with staff, partners, customers, clients, etc.
  • Proficiency with MS Office applications including Excel and PowerPoint

EDUCATION:

  • B.S. or B.A. Degree or equivalent degree in a field of business analytics or other applicable field of study and 4-6 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • An advanced degree analytics, computer science, statistics, or similar is preferred.

 

JOB TYPE:

Full Time

The Dallas Mavericks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Dallas Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks is an NBA professional basketball team that competes in the Western Conference.
Size:  51-100 employees
Year Founded:  1980
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