VP, Strategy & Analytics

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required in Analytics, Business, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field. MBA from a top program strongly preferred.
• 8-10 years of experience in strategy, analytics or related field, required within the sports and entertainment industry.
• Proven leadership experience, with a track record of managing teams and achieving business development goals.
• Experience managing large-scale event negotiations and creating strategic plans for venue utilization.
• Experience developing and managing budgets, with a strong financial acumen.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Attributes

• Deep knowledge of CRM, ticketing platforms, marketing analytics, pricing models and sponsorship valuation frameworks
• Experience with advanced analytics tools (SQL, R, Python), data visualization platforms (Tableau, Power BI, etc.) and CRM systems.
• Demonstrated success in building, scaling and managing high-performing analytics teams
• Ability to work non-traditional hours including nights, weekends and holidays as needed

Organizational Core Competencies

• Accountable – Holds themselves (and when appropriate others) accountable for achieving goals and objectives.
• Collaborative – Works collaboratively with others to achieve organizational outcomes.
• Progressive – Open minded, accepting, creative, and innovative in approach.
• Values Driven – Being ethical in decision making and operating with professional integrity.
• Agile – Achieves personal and organizational success within a changing, dynamic and complex environment. Ability to handle ambiguity.

Additional Competencies for Leadership

• Strategic – Leads opportunity and is committed to continuous improvement aligned with the organizational vision and direction.
• Resilient – Demonstrates personal resilience within a demanding environment of high expectations.
• Enabling – Drives excellence through valuing and developing others.
• Business Acumen – Superior ability to understand and effectively navigate area of responsibility and various business scenarios.
• Good Judgment – Strong critical thinking skills and ability to exercise discretion and good judgement.

Other Information

Diverse candidates of all backgrounds are welcome, and the Club seeks individuals passionate about sport, inspiring the city and devoted to the organization's growth. While duties and responsibilities vary across positions, we are seeking individuals who are accountable, collaborative, progressive, agile and ethical/values driven.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Questions:

1. Were you referred to this position by a current or former HDFC employee? If so, please provide their name here.
2. Are you 18 years of age or older?
3. Will you now or in the future require employment visa sponsorship?
4. Are you legally authorized to work in the U.S.?
5. Do you have any past or current affiliations with Houston Dynamo FC or its employees? If so, please describe.
6. What are your salary/wage requirements? (Please indicate a specific amount or range.)
7. Are you willing to submit a background check and drug screen if selected for employment?