Zynga is a global leader in interactive entertainment with a mission to connect the world through games and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
With a massive global reach in more than 175 countries and regions, the combined diverse portfolio of popular game franchises has been downloaded more than 6 billion times on mobile.
Founded in 2007, Zynga is headquartered in California with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia.Position Overview: The Senior Director role will oversee the vision, quality of delivery, and impact from data science & analytics across several studio game portfolios and the global organization, leading a team of managers and ICs.This role requires collaboration with business cross-functional leads as a trusted partner and advisor on data strategy aimed at enhancing the player experience from install through engagement for audience growth.
The Senior Director will also be tasked with building, retaining, and nurturing a high-performing team of global managers and ICs, ensuring that Zynga is not just a job but a career destination for everyone.
Culture is a critical component of life at Zynga, and you will be expected to positively influence our culture in analytics and beyond based on your unique experiences and sustain it through active investment in people development.What You'll Do: We are looking for a leader who flexes their style between being visionary, results-oriented, relationship-focused, and a centered thinker; with a proven track record in driving end-to-end analytics and an appetite to challenge the status quo on a global scale.
Past experience should include mastery through the following foundational elements:Managing and reviewing analytics delivery spanning telemetry, data pipelines, investigations, business intelligence, reporting, ML solutions, experiments, and long-term strategic initiatives.Working with diverse stakeholders from studio leadership, product, marketing, design, and engineering to design a cohesive analytics strategy that addresses immediate business goals and sets up a consistent pipeline for the future.Recruiting and retaining high-performance teams by investing actively in career growth.Mentoring analysts, data scientists, and managers on technical skills, strategic thinking, career goals, and long-term vision.Ideating with partner studios, central analytics, and engineering to invest in the future of analytics through better tools, platforms, and scaled solutions.What You Bring: Bachelors or Master's degree in a technical/quantitative field; Masters desirable.
Experience working in gaming, mobile apps, or other technical consumer product-facing industries.
15+ years related work experience in Analytics with large datasets, including 10+ years in leading high-performing global teams of 50+ data scientists and analysts.#J-18808-Ljbffr