Manager, Data Analytics

Requisition Number: 155523

Position Title: Manager, Analytics

External Description:

We are EA

And we make games – how cool is that? In fact, we entertain millions of people across the globe with the most amazing and immersive interactive software in the industry. But making games is hard work. That’s why we employ the most creative, passionate people in the industry.

EA Localization team are accountable for delivering the high-quality Localized versions of EA games. You will work on a wide variety of tools and systems used for the localization of games, web titles, marketing materials, etc. Those systems will have modules for Business & Project Management, workflow automation, CRM, Text, Audio, Image and video asset management and distribution of those assets to/from our vendors and external partners.

The Opportunity Ahead:

As Localization Data Manager you will lead the EA Localization Data team based in Madrid. The purpose of the role is to manage a small team of analyst and data engineers focusing in player and operational data of the localization gaming industry.

You will provide guidance and expertise to a team that will be created from scratch as well as setting up the standards of data management within our business.

The challenge ahead is to create a culture of data driven decisions within the different localization bussiness units.

                                               

 

What the Localization Data Manager does at EA:

 

• Leads the data team: train, guide, supervise, recruit.
• Creates a culture of data driven decisions in Player data and operational data.
• Lead and supervise the creation of a data framework and infrastructure in Localization.
• Sets up the standards for data usage in Localization.
• Engages in communication with internal and external partners within EA.
• Becomes part of the EA Data community and represent Localization.

 

 

Our next Localization data Manager needs:

Experience: 5 to 8 years of validated Industry experience

 

Bussiness Requierements:

 

•  Proactively proposes new or additional analysis to be undertaken
•  Provides assistance to other members of the group for them to understand and document requirements.
•  Clearly captures and documents business requirements.
•  Disambiguates unclear business problems and requirements and frame them in an actionable way.
•  In-depth understanding of the service/game features and functionality as it relates to analytic business requirements.

 

Data Requierements:

 

• Highly competent in translating business requirements to data and analysis requirements.
• Leverages knowledge of EA systems (within/outside of domain) to solution unique data requirements
• Expert at using database techniques to query/mine databases & join/union data.
• Thinks through, proposes and executes on supporting technology to scale repetitive processes and eliminate manual tasks.
• Guides and mentors other members of EA for cleaning and preparation of data for analytical models, data mining and analysis.

 

Anaylsis and Reporting:

 

•  Influences peers and cross-functional stakeholders to align on analytical needs.
•  Guides junior analysts to execute the right analysis, reporting and conclusions.
•  Decides when it is appropriate to automate tactical analysis and reports.
•  Verbally articulates insights and conclusions in a convincing manner
•  Cleans and harmonizes complex data sets.
•  Employs advanced databasing techniques to query/mine databases, and perform join/union data.
•  Frames complex analysis in the context of business drivers, and derives a clear conclusion that is formed with corroborating data.
•  Understands and uses a wide-range on advanced analysis methodologies and techniques to process data.

 

Bussiness domain knowledge

 

• Works with development and marketing partners to connect analytics domain knowledge with their specific business needs.
• Possesses a strong knowledge of the video game industry. Stays current on video game knowledge through industry and EA news.
• Actively grows analytics knowledge via a combination of industry related communities, websites, magazines, whitepapers, conferences, etc.

 

 

Technical/tool of proficiency

 

• Researches and advises on what tools and methodologies to use for solving specific issues.
• Thinks through how to scale tool use cases and how to scale implementation across teams at EA.
• Manages multiple tasks through automation and scheduling of jobs.
• Competent in programming in different scripting, query or programming languages to analyze data.

 

Think players first

 

• Works with the business to identify player first data and metrics to collect and focus on - uses this to gain deeper insight on player behaviors and motivations.

 

Presenting capabilities:

 

• Provides guidance to junior analysts on improving their presentations, reports and conclusions.
• Presents analytical material to larger groups of colleagues and clients they are working with.

 

Project management:

 

• Collaborates with leadership on team to establish the project goals including scope definition, quality targets and timeframe.
• Defines the scope of projects and identify various work components of the project; works with team members to determine estimates and scope.
• Builds and tracks day-to-day schedules, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Defines project deliverables, timeline and clear ETA's.
• Able to define the scope of a medium complexity analysis project and identify various work components of the analysis project.

 

Problem Solving:

 

• Proactively sets processes/develops an environment to ensure that problems are quickly identified and are tracked through resolution.
• Shares specific problems and solutions applied along with best practices and approaches with peers and analyst community.
• Leverages peers and partners to learn and understand different solutions and best practices applied by those teams under similar situations.
• Allocates/assigns analysts to solve problems based on their expertise and strengths.
• Establishes processes to avoid problems in specific scenarios based on experiences and learning from past projects.

 

Collaboration

• Identifies and leads large analytically focused collaborative efforts both inside and outside of their own group/team.
• Identifies and effectively leverages experts inside EA to collaborate with on projects and initiatives.

 

 

People Management:

 

• Hiring/Onboarding, mentorship, knowledge transfer, does performance/talent management and career development of direct reports.

 

 

Diversity and Inclusion:

 

EA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants with disabilities may contact us by sending an email to accessibility@ea.com for assistance accessing our careers.ea.com website. In your email, please including your name and preferred method of contact, and EA will respond as soon as possible.

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We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

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About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

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EEO Employer Verbiage:

About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.