VP of Data & Analytics

Job DescriptionJob OverviewThe VP of Data & Analytics is the senior leader responsible for AGS's entire data strategy, dataplatform, and analytical capabilities. This role is responsible for end-to-end data ownership across game development analytics (game performance, player telemetry) and internal business functions (FP&A, operations reporting, commercial analytics). The VP of Data & Analytics will also ensure the same metrics and reporting is used across different functions and is a critical enabler of the agentic AI program, as every AI initiative depends on the clean, reliable data infrastructure this role builds and governs.Responsibilities Own AGS's data strategy end-to-end — data sourcing, data platform architecture, dataproducts, data governance, and data quality across all functionsOwn the data warehouse architecture — OneLake/Microsoft Fabric implementation, ingestion pipelines from ERP, CRM, game cabinets, and iGaming platformsBridge game development and internal functions — ensure game analytics (telemetry, performance data, player behavior) and internal analytics (FP&A, ops, sales reporting) are served by a unified data platformDefine and enforce data governance standards — data ownership, data classification, dataquality SLAs, lineage documentation, and access controlsBuild data products — operator-facing performance dashboards, executive scorecards, game analytics products that serve game designers and commercial teamsDrive the telemetry strategy — ensure cabinet telemetry data flows from AGS's deployed fleet into the data platform to enable predictive maintenance and yield managementSupport the agentic AI program — ensure data infrastructure is sequenced and delivered to unblock ML model development and AI agent deploymentManage vendor relationships — Microsoft Fabric, data tooling providers, and analytics platform vendorsEstablish data literacy across the organization — training and enabling business users to access and use data through self-serve analytics tools like PowerBISkills/Requirements 10+ years of progressive data and analytics leadership, with at least 3 years in a VP, SeniorDirector, or Head of Data roleProven data platform build experience — has built or significantly transformed a data warehouse, data lake, or lakehouse from the ground up at a company of comparable scaleMicrosoft Fabric / Azure Data Stack expertise preferred — familiarity with OneLake, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, and Power BIStrong data engineering foundations — deep enough technical understanding to review architecture decisions, evaluate engineering quality, and hire and develop data engineersData governance expertise — experience implementing MDM, data cataloging (Purview, Collibra, or equivalent), and data quality frameworksCross-functional stakeholder management — has served both technical teams (game developers, ML engineers) and business stakeholders (CFO, VP Sales) with data productsBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or related fieldPreferred Gaming or B2B manufacturing industry experienceFamiliarity with SAS protocol and casino management system data structuresExperience with game telemetry, IoT data, or distributed asset data strongly preferred- understanding of event-based data at scaleNote: All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check *Posted positions are not open to third party recruiters and unsolicited resume submissions will be considered free referrals. AGS is an equal opportunity employer