Who we are At Fortis Games we aspire to make great games that bring people together while redefining how game companies work. We believe in building a sense of belonging through our games, their communities, and how we operate and treat each other. Through our game communities, we will create powerful connections and lasting memories. We will foster a culture of diversity, equity and belonging where together our diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds impact the games we make. We are an early but mighty organization with a leadership team of game industry veterans. There are many opportunities for you to have a big impact on the products we'll be making as well as the overall direction of the company. If you're passionate about tackling difficult problems with direct and thoughtful communication and team first mentality, we may be the right place for you. About the role We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Senior Manager to lead our Gaming, Platform, and Publishing Analytics function. This role will partner with Staff-level ICs to evolve the vision for the team. They will own the roadmap and execution of analytics efforts across Game Studios, Platform teams, and Publishing serving as the key driver of data-informed decision-making and operational excellence. As the Senior Manager, you will be accountable for leading a high-impact multi-disciplinary team of product analysts, business analysts, and analytics engineers. You will drive the strategic alignment and delivery of all analytics initiatives, enabling smarter decision-making, and ensuring analytics efforts align with the broader business objectives. You’ll partner closely with leaders across Game Studios, Product, Publishing, and Engineering to ensure our revenue and ROAS optimizing strategies are grounded in rigorous analytics and meaningful insights. What you'll achieve Drive the roadmap and execution for Game Studio, Platform, and Publishing Analytics, ensuring alignment with company goals and evolving business needs. Act as a thought partner and strategic advisor to cross-functional leadership—translating ambiguous business problems into analysis opportunities for your team. And then ensuring those analyses have clear, actionable recommendations that influence game teams and publishing roadmaps. Serve as the primary stakeholder interface, managing expectations and ensuring seamless delivery of high-impact analytical projects. Partner with Data Science and Data Engineering leaders to define and implement scalable analytics frameworks and technical foundations to support holistic measurement, ROAS optimization, and data-driven decision-making at all levels. Oversee the design and delivery of key gaming and publishing dashboards and reports, providing senior stakeholders with timely insights to guide strategy and investment decisions. Collaborate with the larger Data org to ensure robust data infrastructure and governance, including tracking plans, pipelines, and source integration (e.g., MMPs, ad platforms, app stores). Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies, continuously identifying opportunities to improve analytical methodologies, tools, and frameworks. Champion best practices in experimentation, measurement, and performance analytics—ensuring a culture of continuous testing and learning. What you'll need to be successful 7+ years of experience in data analytics, including 3+ years focused on mobile games. Proven track record of using data analysis to influence game feature development Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate across all levels of the organization. Strong project management, prioritization, and operational excellence skills; comfortable navigating ambiguity, managing complex dependencies, and overseeing multiple workstreams. Proven track record of building and scaling analytics functions that directly impact business growth and performance. Familiar with data modeling, SQL, and BI tools (e.g., Looker), with the ability to guide technical teams, but without needing daily hands-on expertise. Demonstrated ability to design and lead A/B tests and interpret results to optimize performance. Experience managing and supporting analysts and building a high-performance, data-driven team culture. Passion for gaming and a deep understanding of how analytics can drive player acquisition, engagement, and retention. Why join us There are many reasons to join us, but here are a few: We strongly believe we are changing how games studios operate and at the core of what we do is making great games that create a connected community We're not just about making Games Where You Belong. We're also about building communities where our people belong. That's why Fortis is a thriving environment that celebrates diversity, embraces inclusivity, and fosters growth. Build and grow with a seasoned team of accomplished talent who have left an impactful mark in their disciplines, both in and out of gaming Fortis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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