Director, Strategy and Analytics

Paciolan • Irvine, CA

6d • $162,000 - $200,000

About The Position

We are seeking a strategic, analytical, and highly motivated leader to join our executive team as Director, Strategy & Analytics. This role partners directly with the President to shape organizational direction, drive high-impact initiatives, and build the fact base behind the company’s most critical business decisions. You will play an integral role in the transformation of one of the most dynamic companies in sports technology. This is a rare opportunity for a former top-tier consultant (McKinsey, Bain, BCG, or equivalent) who wants to make an immediate, tangible impact inside an organization—owning outcomes, influencing executive decisions, and operating as a trusted adviser at the highest levels. The role functions as part Chief of Staff, part Strategy Lead, and part Analytics Expert, ensuring alignment across product, marketing, sales, and technology.

Requirements

• 10+ years of total professional experience, including 3+ years at a top-tier management consulting firm (McKinsey, Bain, BCG, or equivalent).
• Proven ability to structure ambiguous, complex problems and develop data-driven, executive-level narratives.
• Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills; adept at influencing without formal authority.
• Experience leading or partnering closely with analytics, finance, or business intelligence teams.
• Demonstrated executive presence, intellectual curiosity, and a growth-oriented mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for live events, sports, and technology is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Strategy & Executive Support Partner with the President to define, operationalize, and execute strategic priorities and the annual operating plan.
• Represent the President in high-level meetings, strategic discussions, and cross-functional forums.
• Develop frameworks, financial models, and executive-ready presentations that inform decision-making.
• Translate complex data and insights into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
• Drive Analytics & Business Insights Lead a small, high-performing analytics team that connects data to strategy and measures outcomes.
• Build dashboards, performance metrics, and analytical tools that drive visibility, accountability, and operational improvement.
• Partner with leaders across functions to strengthen forecasting, pricing, segmentation, and ROI analysis.
• Champion a data-driven decision-making culture across the company.
• Direct Data Strategy and analytics processes and ensures a cohesive approach across the organization Program Leadership & PMO Oversee mission-critical, cross-functional initiatives—from platform modernization to new market entry.
• Coordinate workstreams, manage timelines, and ensure cross-functional accountability.
• Identify risks early and drive resolution through structured communication, alignment, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure strategic initiatives deliver measurable impact and support long-term growth.

Benefits

• Learfield offers a full spectrum of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance and Other Insurance Plans, Flexible Paid Time Off (minimum 10+ days annually), including Parental Leave, 20 Paid Holidays, 401(k) + Match, and Short/Long Term Disability.
• Leave benefits are consistent with state and local laws, including the Colorado Health Families and Workplaces Act.
• Learfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed