Business Operations Manager, Data Strategy & Analytics

Summary

Join PrizePicks, a rapidly growing sports company, as a Business Operations Manager for Data Strategy. You will play a key role in shaping our data strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams to plan, execute, and optimize data operations. This position requires strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, along with experience in product or program management. We offer a competitive compensation package, including company-subsidized benefits, a 401(k) plan, bonuses, flexible PTO, generous paid leave, and opportunities for professional development. While we prefer candidates in Atlanta, we are open to remote work for qualified applicants within the U.S. We value diversity and inclusion and are an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data, Product, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in product management or program management, focusing on operations and/or planning or in a consulting field with similar experience
• Familiarity with technical concepts and data product development processes, ideally with experience in data, analytics, software or systems engineering
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills, with a keen attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills with experience in using data to drive decision-making and improve processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S

Responsibilities

• Run the annual data strategy planning process, gathering feedback from leadership stakeholders across the organization and working across product, marketing, operations & finance leadership to set the data roadmap for the future year
• Develop executive-level insights and recommendations by analyzing data trends, business performance, and market dynamics to inform C-suite decision-making
• Lead initiatives to improve data quality, accessibility and security, including access & operational controls, audit procedures and new data product development with cutting-edge AI technology
• Oversee the data delivery lifecycle, ensuring that data products & programs are scoped, designed, and executed according to project timelines and specifications
• Implement and optimize processes to streamline data operations and data product development, ensuring efficiency and adherence to quality standards
• Collaborate with marketing, engineering, product, finance & operations teams to ensure timely and successful data product delivery
• Ensure all product requirements are clearly defined and communicated to relevant teams, tracking progress and addressing any issues that arise
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, managing timelines and milestones to ensure on-time delivery
• Track and report on data program performance against KPIs, providing insights to improve future planning, operations and execution
• Identify potential risks to project timelines and deliverables, implementing strategies to mitigate these risks proactively

Preferred Qualifications

MBA

Benefits

• Company-subsidized medical, dental, & vision plans
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Bi-annual bonus
• Flexible PTO to encourage a healthy work/life balance (2 weeks STRONGLY encouraged!)
• Generous paid leave programs, including 16-week paid parental leave and disability benefits
• Workplace flexibility and modern work schedules focused on getting the job done, not hours clocked
• Company-wide in-person events and team outings
• Lifestyle enhancement program
• Company equipment provided (Windows & Mac options)
• Annual performance reviews with opportunities for growth and career development