Senior Manager, Analytics Insights

1 Week ago • 7-10 Years • Data Analyst

About the job

SummaryBy Outscal

Must have:
  • Passion for data and analytics
  • Proven experience leading high-performing teams
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Collaborative approach
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Commitment to continuous learning
  • Strong SQL skills
  • Experience using R or Python for data analysis
Good to have:
  • Gameplay analysis experience
  • Understanding of user engagement and monetization strategies
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • 401(k) with Company match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Mental health & wellbeing programs
  • Fitness programs
  • Free and discounted games
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Job Title:

Senior Manager, Analytics Insights

Requisition ID:

R024255

Job Description:

Your Platform

We’re headquartered in Santa Monica, California, housing multiple teams across many fields of Marketing, PR, Sales, Supply Chain and other corporate functions such as HR, IT, Legal, Facilities and Finance. Santa Monica is the nerve center of our company, where the best ideas combine with unrivaled rigor to create the biggest and best entertainment experiences in the world.

The Analytics Insights team is seeking a skilled individual to lead a team of Data Analysts that work closely with our Product Management, Finance, Studio, and Central Tech teams to deliver critical insights that support and drive strategic business decisions.

Responsibilities include:

· Collaborate with partners to investigate topics related to player engagement, in game monetization, player profiles, economy health, and overall business strategy.

· Recruit, train, develop, and lead a team of data analysts.

· Lead cross-functional projects using advanced data modeling and analysis techniques to discover insights that will guide strategic decisions and uncover optimization opportunities.

· Supervise the design and delivery of dashboards and reports that analyze key business operation and performance metrics.

· Ensure the accuracy of data and deliverables completed by the team.

· Apply analyses and studies prepared by the team to improve long-term decision-making.

· Deliver presentations on analytic topics and results to both technical and non-technical audiences.

What You Will Bring to the Team:

· A passion for data and analytics, with a strong understanding of statistical methods and data visualization techniques.

· Proven experience in leading and developing high-performing teams.

· Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex data insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.

· A collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

· Strong problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering actionable insights.

· A commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

The ideal candidate will be a motivated data expert who can effectively lead a team of analysts to help deliver insights and recommendations to the business. Your success will be reflected by:

· Demonstrated business impact, with a focus on player engagement and player experience.

· Clear, concise, and data-driven insights leading to the optimization of game systems.

· Building trust and fostering relationships and communication between the studios, leadership, and other live services cross-functional teams. As the team manager, you will be a conduit of knowledge to and from Global Analytics.

Player Skills:

· Educational Background: BA/BS degree required with a technical focus (e.g., data analytics, data science, statistics, economics, mathematics).

· Experience: 7 - 10 years of experience in the field of data analytics, data science, or a related domain.

· Leadership: Proven leadership skills with 4+ years of experience leading a team of 3 or more Analysts or Data Scientists.

· Communication: Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively work in cross-functional teams.

· Technical Proficiency: Strong SQL skills along with experience using R or Python for data analysis.

· Storytelling Ability: Skilled at deriving narratives from data and telling convincing stories.

· Industry Experience: Gameplay analysis experience is a plus, with a solid understanding of user engagement and monetization strategies in gaming, entertainment, e-commerce service providers, or mobile apps.

Our World

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.

We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization. 

We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up. 

Ready to Activate Your Future? 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!  Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

  • Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
  • 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
  • Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
  • Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
  • If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company.  You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $134,320.00 - $248,404.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.
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$134.3K - $248.4K/yr (Outscal est.)
$191.4K/yr avg.
Santa Monica, California, United States

About The Company

Founded in 1979, Activision continues to disrupt the world of entertainment with its extensive roster of epic blockbuster games -- Pitfall®, Tony Hawk®, Guitar Hero®, Crash Bandicoot™, Skylanders™, Bungie’s Destiny and Call of Duty.®


As the leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products on consoles, mobile and PC, our “press start” is simple: delight players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.


Activision is headquartered in Santa Monica, and publishes globally in markets including U.S., Canada, Brazil, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Poland, Sweden, Spain, Denmark, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, mainland China, Hong Kong and the region of Taiwan.


At Activision, we strive to connect and engage our global player community through entertainment. Our success comes from the passionate, talented and diverse team of people behind our world-class franchises. Ensuring Activision is an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive will help us deliver a new era of epic entertainment for our players.

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