Head of Data Strategy

THE ROLE.  

Are you convinced that good decisions are always based on data? Do you believe that the quality of a data infrastructure strategy is best measured by how many people utilize the data effectively in their day-to-day decision-making? Do you enjoy building systems that are scalable and stand the test of time?

PlayOn is looking to hire a Head of Data Strategy to develop a holistic strategy for how team members interact with data at all levels in the organization. This role will partner with departmental stakeholders to establish and adopt cohesive tools, terminology, and processes throughout the business. The Head of Data Strategy will analyze our current data practices and utilize influential leadership, industry best practices, and an architect’s mindset to drive sound data management. The ideal candidate will be obsessed with unifying the organization around a shared understanding of and trust in our data and decision-making.

THE OUTCOMES WE EXPECT.  

Drive internal trust in and accessibility to our client data, consumer data, and market data.

Outcome/Key Result: Establishing a long-term comprehensive data strategy and a roadmap for how to get there

Outcome/Key Result: Standardization of data definitions, processes, and permissions

Outcome/Key Result: Ensure each business line / function has appropriate data access and the tools needed to analyze the data

Outcome/Key Result: Develop strategy to monetize consumer data

Cross-Functional Collaboration  

The Head of Data Strategy serves the data needs of all functions while truly advocating for the entire company’s best interests. They excel at creating buy-in across product, finance, marketing, and operations teams to design data solutions that are beneficial for all, not just a few. They understand the needs of a technical contributor are different than those of an executive while still being able to effectively create a common data language throughout the organization.

Influential Leadership  

This leader takes full ownership of the level of trust our team members hold for our data. They believe that listening is more important than speaking and seek to truly understand team members’ perspectives before introducing their own. They implement new processes and tools with excellence and educate users with both grace and accountability. Through their strategy and actions, our Head of Data Strategy instills trust and confidence in our decision-making at every level in the organization. 

Architectural Acumen  

The Head of Data Strategy leads and manages high-impact data implementations and restructures from conception through execution, establishing and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to keep stakeholders informed and ensuring outcomes are aligned with strategic goals and delivered on time and within scope. They build a strong rapport with our technical teams and analysts embedded within product, engineering, and finance and can approach problems and opportunities from technical, financial, and operational mindsets themselves—with a strong bias toward finding solutions and creating win-win opportunities.

THE TALENTS YOU BRING.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with employees at all levels, including C-suite and board members.
• Highly organized and disciplined, with experience streamlining systems and processes in software organizations post-M&A activity. 
• Technical acumen and prior experience with data governance, data modeling, warehousing, and analytics processes, structure, and tools.
• Experience with program management and exerting influential leadership across departments to achieve business goals. 
• Strong project management and PMO skills. 
• Significant attention to detail; no balls get dropped. 
• Operating and consulting experience would be a major plus.
• Experience operating in or working with a company our size in the growth stage (revenue, employees) with both B2B and B2C elements. 

HOW YOU PLAY.

• Ownership over Participation - You take responsibility for achieving holistic outcomes, prioritize key objectives, and adapt quickly when situations require a different approach. You follow through even against the toughest challenges. 




• Team over Stars - You are a bridge builder, establishing processes and relationships with teams outside your own. You work to rally around common goals, find win-win solutions, compromise when necessary, and help others succeed. 




• Growth over Comfort - You are driven by a desire to grow and actively seek opportunities to expand your comfort zone, skills, and confidence. You embrace new challenges with curiosity, accepting discomfort and failure as opportunities to learn.




• Fairness over Popularity - You approach decisions with a scientist’s mindset, challenging your assumptions and remaining objective. You consider long-term impact rather than relying on short-term gains, proactively seek others’ perspectives, and manage emotions in decision-making. 

COMPANY OVERVIEW

The future of high school athletics and activities is powered by PlayOn! Sports. Through GoFan, the NFHS Network, and rSchoolToday, the PlayOn team elevates the event experience for schools and communities across digital ticketing, fundraising, concessions, streaming, websites, and activity management.

PlayOn has united top brands in the school event space with a shared passion for athletics and activities and the lifelong memories that they instill. We take pride in empowering schools to save time and focus on what matters most: the students, staff, and communities who make their programs possible.

Thousands of schools partner with PlayOn to provide unparalleled access to millions of people to discover, enjoy, and relive their favorite events in person and online. As we continue to grow, we remain true to our vision to be there for schools so their communities can be there for every moment.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING AT PLAYON! SPORTS

PlayOn! Sports is more than just a place to work. It's a place to learn, grow, and thrive as people and professionals. We encourage a healthy work-life balance at PlayOn! Sports through offering flexible working schedules and generous paid time off. Come be a part of the team that is changing the landscape of high school sports!

Some benefits we offer include:

• Competitive salary 

• Multiple Medical options to choose from

• Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance

• Open PTO Policy 

• 401K plan with company match 

• Fun and collaborative hybrid/flexible work environment

Note: Part-time employees and interns are not eligible to participate in any of the Company’s Employee Health Benefit Plan listed above. These Benefits are only available to full-time employees of the Company.