Director, Data and Insights

At Arkadium our purpose is to have fun while creating fun - and that’s exactly what we’ve been doing for 20 years. We’re the creators behind the world’s most-played games. From the Solitaire that came on your Windows machine, to hundreds of other games you’ve come to know and love - you can find our games on Arkadium.com, iOS, Android, and lots of other big sites worldwide.    

As a proud Evergreen business our values of Fierce Drive, Positive Energy and Living Full Lives are the driving force behind how we run and the choices we make.    

We’re privately held (aka stable and reasonable about growth), founder-led (aka passionate about our craft) and we consistently rank as a “Best Place to Work” (aka not your typical games company).    

Why Arkadium? 

• High-visibility role with direct influence on strategy, growth, and innovation 

• Chance to transform data into a revenue engine in a well-known, mission-driven gaming company 

• Opportunity to shape and lead foundational capabilities that scale smarter, move faster, and unlock lasting value 

• Join a values-driven culture that champions clarity, curiosity, and impact 

Interested in becoming an Arkadian? We’d love to hear from you!

Overview

Arkadium is on a mission to be the world’s favorite games site —and data will be at the core of how we get there. We're seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Data & Insights to lead this transformation. This leader will rearchitect our data function to be a high-impact, AI-powered capability that delivers business-critical insights, empowers internal stakeholders with self-service tools, and unlocks new commercial opportunities. 

You’ll lead a small, mighty team of analysts and engineers to build scalable data systems, automate insight delivery, and help position data as a value-generating product—not a cost center. This is a high-visibility role that partners directly with senior leadership and contributes to company-wide growth and innovation. 

Modernize Our Data Infrastructure 

• Lead the design and build of a modern, cloud-native data platform (e.g., Databricks, Power BI, Azure, GCP/AWS, Snowflake) 

• Automate data ingestion, transformation, and reporting to eliminate manual tasks and reduce lag 

• Ensure strong data governance, integrity, and compliance with GDPR standards 

Enable AI-Powered, Self-Service Analytics 

• Roll out real-time dashboards, embedded insights, and smart alerts across teams 

• Empower internal users with intuitive tools that promote faster, autonomous decision-making 

• Leverage AI to surface trends, predict outcomes, and drive operational efficiency 

Monetize Our Data Assets 

• Develop the strategy for packaging data and insights into scalable data products 

• Run pilots to test external use cases and assess commercial viability 

• Collaborate with legal, product, and engineering to ensure compliant, ethical use of data 

Deliver Strategic Insights at the Executive Level 

• Translate complex data into clear narratives to support company priorities and C-suite decisions 

• Build forecasts, segmentations, and models that shape product, marketing, and finance strategies 

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, identifying risks and opportunities before they emerge 

Lead & Grow a High-Impact Team 

• Manage and develop a lean, cross-functional data team (analysts + data engineers) 

• Foster a culture of innovation, delivery, and continuous improvement 

• Define and execute a long-term roadmap for data at Arkadium 

Success Metrics 

This role is measured by its direct contribution to Arkadium’s growth and operational leverage. You will own and drive: 

1. Automation & Efficiency: % of manual data workflows automated; reduction in reporting time and latency 
2. Adoption & Insight Delivery: % of teams using self-service tools; number of AI-driven insights implemented across the business 
3. Data Commercialization Readiness: Number of monetization pilots launched, projected revenue from data product opportunities 

• 8+ years of experience in data and analytics leadership roles, preferably in gaming, consumer tech, or digital media 
• Expertise in building modern data platforms and delivering AI-powered, real-time analytics 
• A commercial mindset with experience turning data into products or revenue streams 
• Excellent communication skills with a track record of influencing at the executive level 
• The ability to lead small, nimble teams while driving toward long-term vision and outcomes

• Competitive compensation with structured performance and career development check-ins.   

• Meaningful health insurance.   

• Meal allowance.   

• Personal development budget to fuel your passions and desire to learn (Arkadians are taking classes in not only Excel and leadership, but also interior design and even swimming!)   

• Additional budget for conferences you are interested in.   

• Professional Coaching Budget .   

• Time off from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day so we can all enjoy the holidays.   

• Summer Fridays: 4 Fridays off throughout the Summer to have more fun in the sun.   

• A unique culture of transparency, true teamwork and fun.   

This role is open to candidates based in Portugal. Business hours are 9-18 WEST (UTC+1). For candidates based in the Lisbon area, we are adopting an hybrid work model and this role requires in-person presence. For candidates located outside the Lisbon area, a different cadence of in-person presence will apply, depending on proximity to our office.