Microsoft · 20 hours ago
Principal Analytics Strategy Lead, Minecraft
United States, Washington, Redmond
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$131K/yr - $252K/yr
4+ years expMicrosoft, through its Mojang Studios, is on a mission to build a better world through the power of play. The Principal Analytics Strategy Lead will coordinate analytics efforts and drive strategic execution, bridging analytics with franchise strategy and enabling smarter decisions through high-impact insights.
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Responsibilities
Drive the evolution of a hub-and-spoke analytics model by partnering with Data Science leadership to shape its design, ensure alignment across BI strategy, and guide effective implementation
Lead analytics communication planning and ensure operational readiness for product launch analytics, partnering with stakeholders to keep them informed and aligned on analytics strategy
Partner with Player and Data Insights leadership to streamline operations and maintain transparency and alignment across the organization
Actively participate and represent Data Insights in product and business reviews, coordinating information flow across data functions
Prepare and streamline RoB materials and dashboards for speed and clarity, aligning with Data Science leadership on strategic interpretation and executive storytelling
Maintain strong relationships with Player and Data Insights leadership, ensuring coordination and alignment in key priorities and analytics strategies
Coordinate joint efforts with product and other stakeholder teams, representing Player and Data Insights teams in large scale projects at Mojang Studios
Collaborate with Data Engineering and Analytics Environment teams to ensure best-in-class data coverage in support of Business Intelligence and analytics strategy deliverables
Own coordination of delivery of data streams, analytics narratives, and reporting, to Xbox and Game Content & Studios partners and other external partners, in coordination with other Player and Data Insights Teams
Represent analytics in new game development efforts, ensuring new game telemetry and data specs align with Mojang governance frameworks and represent a 'north star' framework of analytics deliverables for key products
Conduct hands-on analysis using Big Data technologies (PySpark, SQL) to inform acquisition, engagement, retention, and monetization strategies
Synthesize complex data into clear recommendations for product teams and leadership
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree in Mathematics, Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, Marketing, Business, Economics or related field AND 4+ years experience in data analysis and reporting, business intelligence, or business and financial analysis OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Finance, Mathematics, Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, Marketing, Business, Economics or related field AND 6+ years experience in data analysis and reporting, business intelligence, or business and financial analysis OR equivalent experience
Preferred
Games industry knowledge, subject matter expert preferred
Proficient in AI/ML concepts, frameworks, and tools (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)
Experience using big data tools such as Spark (PySpark), Databricks
Understanding of data science principles and methodologies
Experience with software development processes and tools (e.g., Agile, Azure DevOps)
Company
Microsoft
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