Director, Data - Game

2 Months ago • 12 Years + • Data Analyst

Job Summary

Job Description

The Director of Data - Game at Prodigy Education will lead transformative data science and game analytics initiatives. This role involves developing and deploying predictive models, leveraging AI and A/B testing, and designing strategies to enhance monetization, retention, and user engagement. The successful candidate will lead and mentor a team of data analysts and scientists, presenting findings to senior leadership. Responsibilities include overseeing player behavior analysis to inform game development and marketing, using behavioral segmentation to elevate in-game experiences, and identifying key growth levers. A minimum of 12+ years of experience in data analytics, engineering, or science, with at least 7 years in leadership, is required.
Must have:
  • 12+ years data analytics experience
  • 7+ years leadership experience
  • Proven experience in data strategies
  • Expertise in AI & behavioral analytics
  • Excellent communication & presentation skills

Job Details

Prodigy Education, a global leader in game-based learning, is on a mission to make every student in the world love learning. We believe learning should be as fun as playing a video game. This is central to our educational philosophy, because when you love what you do, you do it better. Visit www.prodigygame.com to learn more.

With Prodigy, kids practice standards-aligned skills in Math and English as they play our fun, adaptive learning games. All with teacher and parent tools to support their learning in class and at home.

Are you ready to drive impactful data strategies in the gaming industry? As a Director of Data, Game, you’ll lead transformative initiatives in data science, and game analytics, collaborating with cross-functional teams to define strategies and deliver innovative solutions. With your expertise, you’ll create data-driven insights that enhance monetization, retention, and gameplay, shaping the future of player engagement.

Your Impact

    • Oversee the development and deployment of predictive models and player behaviour analysis to inform game development and marketing strategies.
    • Leverage AI, behavioral segmentation, and A/B testing methodologies to unlock insights and elevate in-game experiences.
    • Design and execute strategies that impact monetization, retention, and user engagement by identifying actionable insights and key growth levers.
    • Lead and mentor a team of data analysts and scientists, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
    • Present analytical findings and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders.

About You

    • 12+ years of experience in data analytics, engineering, or science roles, with at least 7 years in leadership positions.
    • You bring proven experience in defining and delivering data strategies that achieve measurable business outcomes in gaming or a related industry.
    • You excel at building dashboards to deliver timely and actionable insights.
    • You have a deep understanding of AI, behavioral analytics, and advanced methodologies to influence player behavior and optimize KPIs.
    • Your leadership style emphasizes mentorship and team growth, enabling high performance in diverse, cross-functional teams.
    • You’re adept at presenting complex data insights in a clear, actionable way to senior leadership and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
Prodigy Math is used by almost one million teachers a year, and was named the most popular supplemental education platform in classrooms in the United States! Our products have also won numerous consumer awards, including the Mom’s Choice Award, Parent and Teacher Choice Awards, and National Parenting Product Award.

Come as you are. We believe the power of our collective potential will transform education. We are building towards a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace to empower and create access and opportunity for all. We welcome applications from people from all underrepresented groups, including (but not limited to) people of any gender, age, or religion, members of the LGBTQIA2+ community, BIPOC and other underrepresented races and nationalities, people with disabilities, veterans, and anyone who may contribute to the further diversification of Prodigy Education. If you feel like you don’t have all the qualifications for this position and are willing to use your initiative to learn the rest, we’d still love for you to apply!

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Prodigy Education will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us at jobs@prodigygame.com, and we will work with you to meet your needs. 

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About The Company

Prodigy Education is a global leader in game-based learning. Our mission is to help every student in the world love learning, motivating millions worldwide via fun, secure and accessible curriculum-aligned gameplay experiences. At Prodigy Education, we believe maximizing student motivation helps develop a lifetime love of learning. Prodigy’s approach to fun, game-based learning means kids no longer have to choose between homework and playtime.


You’ll be working on products used and loved by millions of students, teachers and parents worldwide. It’s why so many of our team members are proud to be Prodigy. 


Not only are our games fun and engaging, they’re also designed to support positive educational outcomes. Helping kids have fun while they learn — what could be more rewarding than that? 

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