Manager, Sports Analytics

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Ready to make your career legendary Join us as we bring the magic of Vegas to our players. The BetMGM team has over 1400 talented members revolutionizing sports betting and online gaming in the United States and Canada. Were a brand with technology at our hearts and the most driven and focused talent in the business.

As a valued team member were committed to giving you the resources and support you need to thrive. Our benefits and perks include:

• Medical Dental Vision Life and Disability Insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Pre-tax spending accounts including health care FSA and commuter savings

• Flexible paid time off

• Professional development reimbursement and ongoing skills training opportunities

• Employee resource groups

• Swag ticket giveaways and more!

At BetMGM we recognize that every individual plays a meaningful role in our success. Thats why were committed to building a respectful inclusive workplace. Its the strategy behind every win. By meeting people where they are we create a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive and a workplace that reflects our values our people and our drive to win.

About the Role

The Manager Sports Analytics is responsible for leading the delivery of insights and analytical strategy that drive performance across the sportsbook business. This role plays a critical part in shaping commercial decision-making by providing actionable analysis on customer behavior promotions and market performance.

Managing a team of analysts the manager will oversee the development of analytical frameworks tools and dashboards that enable the commercial marketing and VIP teams to optimize acquisition retention and customer value. The role will focus on driving measurable NGR impact through improved promotional efficiency pricing insights and customer segmentation.

Reporting to the Director of Analytics Customer Experience in iGaming & Sports the manager will act as a key strategic partner to sportsbook leadership turning data into direction identifying growth opportunities and embedding analytics into the daily rhythm of the business. The successful candidate will deliver material commercial outcomes (>$10M in annual NGR) by influencing promotional design player retention strategy and overall sportsbook performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial value across the sportsbook through actionable insights and analytical recommendations that improve performance of promotions markets pricing and player value.

• Act as a strategic partner to Sports Commercial Trading and Marketing leadershipembedding analytics into planning budgeting and campaign execution to maximize ROI.

• Lead the development of sportsbook analytics frameworks focusing on customer segmentation market performance promotional effectiveness and retention outcomes.

• Quantify the impact of key initiatives and demonstrate a clear return on analytical investment through improved NGR conversion and engagement metrics.

• Develop self-service tools and dashboards that empower the commercial and VIP teams to access key sportsbook KPIs and performance trends in real time.

• Manage and coach a team of analysts ensuring priorities are aligned to sportsbook business objectives and analytical outputs are high-quality accurate and timely.

• Design and execute analytical projects that clarify business performance identify opportunities and provide evidence-based recommendations for commercial decision-making.

• Translate complex data into clear stories ensuring senior stakeholders understand performance drivers and can make informed strategic decisions.

• Establish strong partnerships with stakeholders across Sportsbook Commercial Marketing VIP Trading and Finance to align analytical outputs with business priorities.

• Lead modeling and forecasting initiatives to predict customer behavior retention and promotional response driving precision in planning and offer design.

• Support experimentation and testing for sports promotions and pricing initiatives ensuring robust measurement of uplift cannibalization and ROI.

• Deliver descriptive and diagnostic analyses to monitor sportsbook performance identifying trends risks and growth opportunities across markets and segments.

• Continuously improve efficiency by automating recurring analyses and reporting processes freeing time for deeper value-add analytical work.

• Champion a data-driven culture within the sportsbook organization educating business teams on performance metrics analytical interpretation and evidence-based decision-making.

• Mentor and develop the analytics team fostering analytical curiosity technical growth and commercial understanding across all levels.

Essential Functions

• Must be able to stand or sit and operate computers and other technological devices for extended periods of time

Qualifications

• Experience: 6 years in analytics data strategy or commercial insight roles within sports betting gaming or a similar data-driven consumer business.

• Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of sportsbook KPIs including market performance margin management promotional efficiency customer value and retention dynamics.

• Commercial Acumen: Proven ability to translate data into business outcomes quantifying ROI optimizing promotional spend and influencing senior stakeholders with clear commercial reasoning.

• Leadership: Demonstrated experience managing and developing a high-performing analytics team prioritizing workload and building analytical capability across the business.

• Technical Skills: Proficient in SQL Python or equivalent analytical tools; advanced Excel and visualization experience (Tableau Power BI or Looker) preferred.

• Communication: Excellent presentation and storytelling skills with the ability to simplify complex data for non-technical audiences and influence decision-making at all levels.

• Strategic Mindset: Comfortable working in a fast-paced competitive environment with shifting priorities; able to balance tactical reporting with long-term analytical planning.

• Education: Bachelors degree in Statistics Mathematics Economics Data Science or a related quantitative field; advanced degree preferred but not required.

The annual salary range for this position is $116000 to $145000. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market skills education experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for participation in a performance-based bonus plan.

Applicants must possess legal authorization to work for our company in the U.S. without the need for immigration sponsorship. At this time this role is not eligible for immigration-related employment authorization sponsorship including H-1B O-1 E-3 TN OPT etc.

Gaming Compliance & Licensing Requirements

As an online gaming company BetMGM is required to comply with state gaming regulations which includes licensing obligations. Applicable employees must be licensed by at least one jurisdictional agency although certain positions require licensing by multiple agencies. Failure to become licensed or maintain licensure with each agency as required for the role may result in termination of employment. Please note that the licensing process includes comprehensive background checks which may include a review of criminal records financial history and personal background verification.

In addition candidates must comply with and support BetMGMs responsible gambling policies procedures and initiatives.

About BetMGM

BetMGM is revolutionizing sports betting and online gaming in the United States and Canada. We are a partnership between two powerhouse organizationsMGM Resorts International and Entain Group. You know our name through our exciting portfolio of brands including BetMGM Casino BetMGM Sportsbook Borgata Online Party Casino and Party Poker. We aim to bring our ideas into action and find ways to deliver the best quality in gaming platforms.

BetMGM LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of race religion gender gender identity age marital status national origin sexual orientation citizenship status veteran status disability or any other legally protected status. As an organization we are unwavering in our commitment to maintaining a discrimination-free work environment and fostering a culture of inclusivity belonging and equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.

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This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of duties a person in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

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