Director, Data & Analytics – Fanatics Collectibles (Digital Gaming)

About UsFanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.About the TeamFanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. Backed by world-class investors, operators, and sports & entertainment partners, we are building the global leader in next-generation collectibles. As part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem, we leverage a digital sports platform that spans over 900 sports properties and engages more than 81 million fans. Together, we are reimagining every part of the collectibles experience for fans, partners, and creators.Role SummaryWe’re looking for a hands-on data leader to own and rebuild the data foundation for our digital gaming portfolio. This role will be responsible for how data is collected, stored, modeled, and used across the business—and will partner closely with product to ensure we’re making better decisions around player behavior, engagement, and monetization.This is not a pure management role. You will initially operate as a player-coach, directly owning key data workflows while laying the groundwork to scale the function over time.What You'll Do:Take ownership of the existing data stack and improve its reliability, structure, and usabilityBuild and maintain core data pipelines, models, and datasets (hands-on)Establish clear KPI definitions and reporting used by product, leadership, and external partnersPartner closely with product, game design, and UI/UX to translate roadmap questions into data and insightsAct as the bridge between product and data—translating business questions into data requirements and explaining insights in clear, non-technical termsDefine how we measure whether features, events, and in-game changes are successfulEnsure product, marketing, and studio teams can easily access and understand the data they needSupport cross-platform initiatives (e.g., Fanatics One login, webshop/backend integration) with clean, unified data and reportingDeliver consistent reporting and insights to licensors (MLB, NBA, Disney, etc.)Lay the foundation for scaling the data team over timeResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain scalable data pipelines and workflows using modern data platforms (e.g., Databricks or similar)Design and maintain clean, well-structured datasets for analytics and reportingOwn product analytics instrumentation and event tracking across mobile appsDevelop dashboards and reporting using BI and analytics tools (e.g., Looker, mixpanel, or similar)Analyze player behavior, engagement, and monetization to identify opportunities for growthSupport experimentation and A/B testing to improve product performancePartner with engineering and platform teams to align data across systems (identity, commerce, marketplace)Operate as a hands-on leader, directly owning key data workflowsWork with an existing dashboard/BI resourceRequired Experience5+ years in data engineering, analytics, or related roles, ideally in mobile, gaming, or consumer appsStrong hands-on experience building and maintaining data pipelines and data modelsAdvanced SQL skillsExperience with Python and/or R for data analysis, modeling, or automationExperience with modern data platformsExperience with BI and product analytics toolsExperience working closely with product teams and non-technical stakeholdersPreferredExperience in free-to-play gaming, marketplaces, or digital collectiblesExperience with identity systems and cross-platform data (e.g., SSO, unified user profiles)Knowledge of physical and/or digital card collecting ecosystemExperience supporting reporting for external partners or licensorsSuccess ProfileHands-on builder who is comfortable working in the data layer directlyAble to translate between technical and non-technical stakeholdersPragmatic—focuses on what’s useful vs. perfectComfortable operating in an environment that is still being builtEnsure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud. 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