OpenPlay - Senior Analytics Manager(Lead)

Role- Analytics Manager Experience- 4+Yrs Location- Hyderbad About OpenPlay Technology Pvt. Ltd. OpenPlay is a leading multi-player skill-based gaming company in the real money gaming space and is part of the NazaraGroup. Founded by Sreeram Reddy Vanga in 2011, the company has achieved a rare dual feat of consistent growth withrobust profitability over the years. With a team of over 100 passionate and creative people, OpenPlay provides theperfect atmosphere for creativity and development for its people through a culture of empowerment, openness andcollective ownership.The Indian gaming industry is poised to grow at a phenomenal growth rate of over 25% to be a $5B industry from $1.5Bcurrently. RMG space is the biggest contributor to the gaming business with a contribution of over 40%.Our flagship brand of Classic Rummy is based on the traditional 13 card rummy and is redefining gaming experience forthe Indian audience while being fully compliant with the word and spirit of the Indian legal requirements and responsiblegaming. Open play is aiming to be India's largest vernacular social gaming platform on the back of product innovation anddata driven player lifecycle management. The company with over 1million + players was recently acquired by NazaraTechnologies Ltd. in 2021. To know more about us, please log on to About Nazara Technologies Pvt. Ltd.Nazara is a leading diversified gaming & sports media platform with presence in India, Africa and North America. It is theonly listed gaming entity in the country and has a market capitalization of over USD 600M. Nazara has built the mostdiverse gaming ecosystem across interactive gaming, eSports, RMG, ad-tech and gamified early learning. It's subsidiariesinclude Nodwin Gaming, Sportskeeda, Paperboat Apps Private Limited, Datawrkz, WildWorks among numerous others.Position: Analytics ManagerRole Description:  The Analytics Manager will be responsible for the analytics function at Openplay, developing data-driven strategies, and providing actionable insights to support business objectives. This role requires a deep understandingof data analytics, statistical methods, and business acumen to drive decision-making processes across the organization.The ideal candidate will have a passion for data, a strategic mindset, and strong ability to derive data backed actionableinsights.Key Job Responsibilities: A. Data Management• Develop and implement comprehensive data analytics strategies that align with business goals anddrive growth.• Oversee the end-to-end data management process, including data collection, data warehousing, and datagovernance.• Ensure data quality, accuracy, and integrity across all analytics initiatives through rigorous validationand testing procedures.• Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize data infrastructure and streamline data workflows.B. Analysis and Reporting:• Conduct advanced data analysis using statistical techniques, AI & machine learning, and predictivemodeling to uncover trends, patterns, and insights.• Develop and maintain interactive dashboards and reports using data visualization tools (Tableau,Superset, etc.) to effectively communicate findings to stakeholders.• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to business teams & management based on dataanalysis to enabled data backed decision making.• Perform ad-hoc analysis to address specific business questions and challenges as they arise.C. Collaboration and Communication:• Work closely with cross-functional teams, across growth, risk, CRM, product etc., to understand theirdata needs and provide analytical support• Present findings, insights, and recommendations to senior management and other stakeholders in aclear, concise, and compelling manner.• Participate in strategic planning sessions, contributing data-driven perspectives and insights.D. Continuous Improvement:• Stay updated with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in data analytics, machine learning,AI and data science.• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices and tools to enhance theefficiency and effectiveness of analytics.Expected Experience • Proven experience of 4+ years in data analytics, data science, or a similar role, with a track record ofdelivering impactful insights.• Proficiency in analytical tools and languages such as SQL, R, Python, and data visualization tools (e.g.,Tableau, Power BI).• Experience with data warehousing solutions and big data technologies• Knowledge of statistical methods, machine learning algorithms, and predictive modeling techniques.• Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) is a plus.• Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills• Excellent communication & documentation skills• Knack for Problem-solving with an out-of-the-box thinking approach• Excellent stakeholder management skillsQualification: • 4 to 6 years of work experience in a relevant role• A bachelor's degree in engineering, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics or a related field from a Tier 1 college• A Masters degree in a related field would be an added advantage