Game Analytics Team Lead

Company description:

Ubisoft is looking for a Game Analytics Team Lead to join the Canadian analytics team (CAT), which is part of Ubisoft's central production. The main mission of this team is to create the best game experiences by placing player behaviors and motivations at the heart of the design process. It achieves this by providing in-depth player analyses to guide decision-making, combining cutting-edge qualitative and quantitative approaches across various methodologies and data sources.

The Game Analytics Team Lead will implement analytical best practices within the Montreal/Quebec studio. The primary objective will be to promote and grow the use of data in games. With their team, they will support production stakeholders to translate their gameplay-related questions into actionable quantitative analyses of player behavior. They will also adopt an exploratory approach to develop techniques addressing new challenges and inspiring innovative solutions. Finally, they will contribute to the development of the team's knowledge and skills on cross-cutting topics and participate in the growth of Ubisoft's analytics community.

Role responsibilities:

• Design and evolve relevant, actionable key performance indicators (KPIs) for the studio.
• Build statistical and predictive models to enhance game performance analysis.
• Standardize and harmonize KPI frameworks to ensure consistent performance comparisons.
• Promote analytics best practices through knowledge sharing and community building.
• Recommend improvements to the studio's tools, processes, and data pipelines.
• Evaluate and guide the development of analytical talent within the organization.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with Publishing, Marketing, and People Analytics teams.
• Recruit and develop a high-performing analytics team aligned with strategic objectives.
• Define goals, mobilize the team, and supervise day-to-day operations.
• Coach team members and monitor their performance to drive continuous growth.

Qualifications:

• Good knowledge of statistical approaches and methods such as sampling, Machine Learning and A/B testing.
• Proficiency with analysis tools such as Excel, Tableau, Power BI, Python and SQL.
• Solid understanding of IT concepts such as data management and software development.
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional departments.
• Capacity to drive change for cross-functional projects.
• Excellent analytical and synthesis skills.

Additional information: Ubisoft teams count 19,000 people across more than 30 countries worldwide and are united by a common mission: to enrich players' lives through original and memorable game experiences. Their energy and talent have brought many acclaimed franchises to life such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six and more to come.

Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer and believes that diversity of background and perspectives is essential to creating worlds that enable everyone to thrive and express themselves.

Working at Ubi MTL means enjoying a workplace that sparks creativity and fosters connection. We offer a collaborative space focused on career growth, learning opportunities and well-being (our comprehensive benefits reflect this).

If you are excited to take on challenging problems, leverage the latest technologies and take part in the future of entertainment, join us to create the unknown.

At Ubisoft, you are welcome as you are. We embrace diversity in all its forms and are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment for everyone.

Note: We are committed to promoting a flexible work policy because we value in-person interaction and collaboration. Our hybrid work model includes a minimum of three days per week in the office and two days remote. If you reside outside Quebec or Canada, relocation will be required. If you require a work permit, eligibility will depend on your education and years of relevant work experience in accordance with government requirements.