NHL Team Jobs
Senior Manager, Analytics
NHL Team Jobs - Manager
New York · NY · Hybrid
Business Analytics · Financial/Data Analyst
$150,000 - $185,000 / year
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ABOUT THE NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Founded in 1917, the National Hockey League (NHL®) is the premier professional ice hockey league in the world and is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada.
Founded in 1917, the National Hockey League (NHL®) is the premier professional ice hockey league in the world and is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada.
With more than 1500 employees across the US and Canada, the NHL is a global sports and entertainment organization committed to building healthy and vibrant communities using the sport of hockey. At the NHL, we are looking for dynamic, energetic and impactful individuals who are committed to doing the same by sharing in our philosophy that Hockey is for Everyone.
WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU
SUMMARY
The Senior Manager, Analytics will be responsible for building durable data assets and analytical capabilities that enable smarter decision-making and long-term growth across the organization. This role focuses on developing the foundations—data, insights, frameworks, and operating models—that allow teams to better understand fans, customers, and business performance, and to activate that understanding consistently and at scale.
This position will help establish a club-wide analytics center of excellence, embedding data into strategy, operations, and innovation while empowering teams to use insights independently and confidently.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Build Scalable Data & Analytics Assets
- Design and evolve core analytics assets, including KPIs, metrics frameworks, data models, and insight products
- Ensure data is structured, trusted, and reusable across use cases and teams
- Partner with technology and data engineering teams to influence data architecture and accessibility
Enable the Business with Insights
- Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights that support strategic and operational decisions
- Act as a thought partner to leaders across the organization, helping shape questions, priorities, and measurement approaches
- Shift analytics from reactive reporting to proactive insight generation
Centre of Excellence Leadership
- Establish best practices for analytics, experimentation, forecasting, and performance measurement
- Define standards for analysis, visualization, documentation, and governance
- Build repeatable processes that improve speed, quality, and consistency of insights
Empower Teams & Self-Service
- Enable teams to use data effectively by developing dashboards, tools, and analytical education
- Balance centralized expertise with decentralized usage—helping others answer their own questions
- Promote data literacy and a shared understanding of key metrics across the organization
Strategy & Growth Support
- Support the development of organization-wide engagement and growth strategies through data-driven insight
- Help evaluate new initiatives, pilot programs, and emerging areas of the business with clear success measures
- Identify patterns and opportunities across fan, customer, and operational data to inform future investment
Team Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of analysts and analytics managers
- Set clear expectations, growth paths, and performance standards for the team
- Foster a culture of curiosity, rigor, and business impact
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge Areas/Experience
Required
- 7–10+ years of experience in analytics, data strategy, or business intelligence
- 3+ years of people management experience
- Strong analytical foundation, including SQL and modern BI/analytics tools
- Demonstrated ability to translate data into insight and influence decision-making
- Experience working with complex, multi-source datasets
CORE COMPETENCIES
These core competencies reflect the underlying values that are necessary to represent the National Hockey League:
These core competencies reflect the underlying values that are necessary to represent the National Hockey League:
- Accountability
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Inclusion
- Professionalism
- Teamwork & Collaboration
The NHL offers U.S. regular, full-time employees:
Time to Recharge: Utilize our generous Paid Time Off (PTO) to focus on your well-being and ensure a healthy work/life balance. PTO includes paid holidays, vacation, personal and sick days, plus an extra day off for your birthday.
Ability to Focus on your Health: Along with competitive salaries, the NHL offers comprehensive health benefits to employees and their eligible dependents effective on their first day with us – there is no waiting period. The NHL subsidizes a large portion of the health benefits costs, therefore your cost for medical, dental and vision coverage is minimal.
We also offer our employees and members of their household access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support mental, physical, and financial health. In addition, employees have access to a digital wellness resource designed to improve health and happiness through courses in sleep, movement, and focus. These services are confidential and at no-cost to our employees.
Childcare Leave: Because your family is the NHL family, employees are offered comprehensive Childcare Leave to welcome your new addition. The primary caregiver to the child is entitled to up to 12 weeks of paid Childcare Leave, at full pay, following the birth, adoption, or placement of a child.
Employees that are not the primary caregiver to the child are entitled to up to 6 weeks of paid Childcare Leave, at full pay, which must be taken within the first 6 months following the birth, adoption, or placement of a child.
Confidence in your Retirement Goals: Participate in the NHL’s Savings Plan which includes a 401K (pre-tax and Roth options) plus non-elective (employer) contributions to keep your retirement goals on track.
A Hybrid Work Schedule: The NHL recognizes the value of flexibility in work locations/schedules to help our employees balance work/life priorities. Hybrid work schedules are available for a majority of our roles.
Our New Headquarters: Our new, state of the art, offices are located at One Manhattan West in Hudson Yards. When you’re in the office, you can conduct meetings in one of our high-tech conference rooms, have lunch with a view or play in the game room. Employees can also enjoy New York’s newest neighborhood that is home to more than 100 shops, culinary experiences, and public artwork.
A Savings for Commuting: Participate in the NHL’s pre-tax commuter benefit plan which helps offset the financial cost of traveling to and from our office.
NHL Partner Rates: Unlock exclusive pricing from our Partners that include savings on travel, consumer goods and services, plus the NHL Store.
Life at the NHL: In your first few days, you meet with your new teammates and the HR Team. You have the opportunity to learn more about the NHL and our workplace culture. Employees are invited to play hockey during our Tuesday Night Skate at Chelsea Piers, join our Employee Resource Groups and more. You are a part of our team and we encourage you to be your authentic self, adding to our dynamic workplace culture.
SALARY RANGE:
$150-185K
Actual base pay for a successful candidate will be determined based on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to: experience/training, market demands, and geographic location.
When applying, please be sure to include a cover letter with your salary expectations for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, however only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. NO EMAILS OR PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Job Questions:
This position will be based in our New York City Office. Are you willing and able to commute to our office for this position?
If you are not currently living in the tri-state area, are you willing and able to relocate at your own expense for this position?
Do you have the legal right to work in the United States?
Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship to continue work in the United States?
What are your salary expectations for this role? (NOTE: We are NOT asking for your current salary or salary history)
How did you hear about this position? Where did you first see this role posted?
Do you have 7–10+ years of experience in analytics, data strategy, or business intelligence? If yes, please explain where you gained this experience.
Do you have experience in people management? Please explain.
On a scale of 1-5, where 5 is the highest, please rate your proficiency with SQL.
Tell us about a time where you surfaced an insight that influenced decision-makers to reconsider their strategy.
