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Senior Director Applied Data Science

Sphere Entertainment Group, LLC
Location
New York City, NY
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Standard Hiring
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in data science, statistics, econometrics, revenue management, forecasting, quantitative analytics, operations research, or a related field
  • Demonstrated experience leading data science teams or complex quantitative initiatives
  • Deep expertise in demand forecasting, statistical modeling, predictive analytics, and optimization
  • Demonstrated experience applying data science to pricing, revenue management, yield optimization, or a similar commercial environment
  • Strong understanding of statistical and economic concepts including demand modeling, price elasticity, probability, forecasting, and optimization
  • Strong experience with Python, R, Stata, or another statistical/programming language
Nice to have
  • Experience in entertainment, live events, ticketing, hospitality, travel, airlines, gaming, e-commerce, or another industry involving dynamic demand and perishable inventory
  • Experience with dynamic pricing or sophisticated revenue-management systems
  • Experience building demand forecasting or optimization capabilities from the ground up
  • Experience working with transactional, behavioral, customer, marketing, and inventory data
  • Experience with time-series forecasting, hierarchical forecasting, Bayesian methods, econometrics, or mathematical optimization
What the job really is

The Senior Director of Applied Data Science at Sphere Entertainment will lead data science initiatives focused on revenue growth and optimization for ticketing and hospitality products. This role involves developing methodologies for demand forecasting, pricing, and yield management, while collaborating with various departments to ensure data-driven decision-making. The director will also build and mentor a team of data scientists, ensuring that analytical insights are effectively communicated to stakeholders.

Benefits
  • Pay Range $200,000 — $230,000 USD
  • Robust set of tools and resources for upskilling employees
  • Focus on employee growth and longevity
Things to weigh
  • Role involves significant collaboration across departments, which may require strong interpersonal skills
  • High expectations for analytical transparency and model explainability
  • The position requires explaining complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders, which may be challenging for some
  • No specific mention of remote work or flexibility in work arrangements
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