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Director of Data Science

England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Director of Data Science

2 Hours ago • 6-8 Years • Product Management

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Job Description

Scopely seeks a Director of Data Science to join the Monopoly GO! team. This hybrid/remote role (Ireland, Israel, Spain, Portugal, or UK) requires a driven leader to build transformative data products. Responsibilities include nurturing data science within the organization, developing a strategic roadmap, driving a project-oriented approach, building connections across functions, and leading the data science team. The ideal candidate will have proven thought leadership, experience integrating data science into live-service businesses, strong games industry experience, technical leadership, and a background in agile project delivery. The role involves owning a live product suite while fostering innovation and growth.

Must have:

Proven thought leadership in data science
Experience integrating Data Science with live service
Strong games industry experience
Technical leadership & expert practitioner
Agile project delivery & live product ownership

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Description

Scopely is looking for a Director of Data Science to join the Monopoly GO! team. This is a hybrid/remote role open to candidates in either Ireland, Israel, Spain, Portugal or the UK on a hybrid/remote basis. Are you a driven, experienced Data Science leader looking for the right environment of ambition in which to apply your leadership skills? Have you got the knowledge to build out our next transformative capability, innovating and owning the data products that will change the game for the better?

At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily.

What you will do

Nurture the craft of Data Science in the organisation as a thought leader
Develop a strategic roadmap for the function that maximises our potential
Drive a project- and product-oriented approach that build business confidence through iterative development that demonstrates a discipline approach to value
Build connections into the analytics and product functions as well as the wider business to stay attuned to future opportunities for transformation
Lead the Data Science team and integrate with data engineering and data product specialisms to maximize paths to success

What you will need

Proven capability as a thought leader in the field
Experience integrating Data Science as product with a live service business.
Strong games industry experience
Technical leadership made credible by your history as an expert practitioner
Background of project success having built out using lean/agile principles
Experience owning a live product suite while sustaining innovation and growth

At Scopely, we create games for everyone - and want to ensure that the people behind our games reflect that! We are committed to creating a diverse, supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us & embrace the adventure!

About Us

Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences such as "MONOPOLY GO!," “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “Stumble Guys,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” and “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” among others.

Scopely creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games that empower a directed-by-consumer™ experience across multiple platforms—from mobile, web, PC and beyond.

Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform Playgami that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry.

Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies,” Scopely is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years.

Scopely has global operations in more than a dozen markets across Asia, EMEA, and North America, and is home to many internal game development teams, referred to as Scopely Studios, with additional game studio partners across four continents.

Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 for $4.9 billion, and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy.

For more information on Scopely, visit: scopely.com.

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Employment at Scopely is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. Scopely does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

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