Data Science Vice President

ABOUT FANDUEL

FanDuel Group (“FanDuel") is an innovative sports-tech entertainment company that is changing the way consumers engage with their favorite sports, teams, and leagues. The premier gaming destination in the United States, FanDuel consists of a portfolio of leading brands across gaming, sports betting, daily fantasy sports, advance-deposit wagering, and TV/media.

FanDuel has a presence across all 50 states with approximately 17 million customers and 28 retail locations. FanDuel is based in New York with offices in New Jersey, Georgia, California, Oregon, Canada and Scotland.

Its networks FanDuel TV and FanDuel+ are broadly distributed on linear cable television and through its relationships with leading direct-to-consumer over-the-top platforms.

FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc, the world's largest sports betting and gaming operator with a portfolio of globally recognized brands and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FLUT).

THE ROSTER At FanDuel, we give fans a new and innovative way to interact with their favorite games, sports and teams. We’re dedicated to building a winning team and we pride ourselves on being able to make every moment mean more, especially when it comes to your career. So, what does “winning” look like at FanDuel? It’s recognition for your hard-earned results, a culture that brings out your best work—and a roster full of talented coworkers. Make no mistake, we are here to win, but we believe in winning right. That means we’ll never compromise when it comes to looking out for our teammates. From creatives professionals to cutting edge technology innovators, FanDuel offers a wide range of career opportunities, best in class benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. At FanDuel, our principle of “We Are One Team” runs through all our offices across the globe, and you can expect to be a part of an exciting company with many opportunities to grow and be successful.

THE POSITION

Our roster has an opening with your name on it

We are seeking a Vice President of Data Science to lead FanDuel’s strategic direction and vision for data science and ML within the FanDuel Data Organization. This is a key role in a fast-paced environment working with functional stakeholders in Commercial, Product, Marketing, Customer Service Operations and Data to identify FanDuel’s business challenges and opportunities, and translate them into actionable, integrated, algorithm-driven solutions. This role will champion a data-driven culture by fostering collaboration and common data literacy across data teams and business functions. They will drive the development and implementation of advanced analytics models and machine learning algorithms to extract valuable insights from data that drive the business forward.

They will have the ability to communicate complex data analysis and findings effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. They will be responsible to stay abreast of emerging data trends and technologies and champion their adoption within the organization.

If you’re excited by this challenge and want to work within a dynamic company, then we’d love to hear from you.

THE GAME PLAN

Everyone on our team has a part to play

• Leadership & Team Development: Lead and mentor the Data Science team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. Provide guidance and support to ensure the delivery of high-quality algorithmic solutions that meet stakeholder needs.
• Data Science Management: Develop and execute a comprehensive data science strategy that aligns with the company’s business objectives and vision. Identify opportunities for data-driven innovation and guide the development of new algorithmic solutions and features.
• Executive Collaboration: Collaborate with senior executives to define success metrics for data science products, ensuring alignment with business goals and driving measurable impact.
• Innovation: Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to maintain a competitive edge. Drive innovation within the data science team by encouraging the adoption of new algorithms, tools, methodologies, and practices that enhance product effectiveness.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with stakeholders across the organization to understand their data needs and translate them into actionable requirements. Ensure that data scientists deliver value and meet the evolving demands of the business.
• Communication & Advocacy: Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences, ensuring all stakeholders are informed and confident in data science decisions. Advocate for the use of algorithms and analytics in decision-making processes throughout the company.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, data governance, data science and other teams to ensure seamless integration of data science products across FanDuel’s ecosystem.

THE STATS

What we're looking for in our next teammate

• PhD preferred
• 10+ years of experience in leading 20 mid - large Data Science Organizations
• 15+ years of Data Science experience including designing, building and deploying Algorithms at scale
• Proven track record of leading and scaling data Science teams in large, fast-paced technology driven environment – direct to consumer experience preferred
• Experience in building algorithms at scale in at least two of the following areas – Recommendation and Personalization, Fraud and Payments, Time Series models, Predictive models for CRM, NLP and Chatbots
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience managing large and complex projects involving multiple teams
• Proficiency in advanced analytics techniques and machine learning algorithms, including natural language processing, time series analysis, and other relevant methods.
• High familiarity with Data Science techniques including emerging areas like GenAI
• Ability to think strategically and execute methodically, with a strong sense of ownership and drive

PLAYER BENEFITS

We treat our team right

From our many opportunities for professional development to our generous insurance and paid leave policies, we’re committed to making sure our employees get as much out of FanDuel as we ask them to give. Competitive compensation is just the beginning. As part of our team, you can expect:

• An exciting and fun environment committed to driving real growth
• Opportunities to build really cool products that fans love
• Career and professional development resources to help you refine your game plan for owning and driving your career and development
• Be well, save well and live well - with FanDuel Total Rewards your benefits are one highlight reel after another

FanDuel is an equal opportunities employer and we believe, as one of our principal states, “We Are One Team!” We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or another other characteristic protected by state, local or federal law. We believe FanDuel is strongest and best able to compete if all employees feel valued, respected, and included. We want our team to include diverse individuals because diversity of thought, diversity of perspectives, and diversity of experiences leads to better performance. Having a diverse and inclusive workforce is a core value that we believe makes FanDuel stronger and more competitive as One Team!

The applicable salary range for this position is $239,000 - $305,000, which is dependent on a variety of factors including relevant experience, location, business needs and market demand. This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k) matching program; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses and stock program participation. This role includes paid personal time off and 14 paid company holidays. FanDuel offers paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.

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