Director of Business Intelligence

**ABOUT PORTLAND WNBA:*Professional women’s basketball is returning to Rip City. On September 18, 2024, the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) awarded Portland its 15th franchise, bringing the league back to the city for the first time in over two decades. Owned and operated by the Bhathal family through RAJ Sports, the team will make its official debut in 2026 at the Moda Center. Portland is cementing itself as the epicenter of women’s sports, powered by a passionate fan base and a rich basketball culture. At Portland WNBA, we’re building more than a team, we’re creating a modern, inclusive, and community-driven organization from the ground up. With innovation, integrity, and excellence at our core, our mission is to set a new standard in women’s professional basketball - delivering excellence on the court, inspiring fans, and serving the city we call home. As we prepare for our inaugural season, we’re looking for passionate, driven professionalsto help shape the future of this franchise and the future of the game.
THE ROLE:
The Director of Business Intelligence will play a critical role in laying the data foundation that powers our Portland WNBA business. This position will be responsible for designing and operationalizing a smart, scalable analytics infrastructure, delivering actionable insights to drive fan acquisition, ticket sales, partnerships, digital performance, and more. You’ll partner cross-functionally to help drive data-informed strategies that fuel both growth and impact. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the analytics culture from the ground up. 
 WHAT YOU’LL BE UP TO: Develop and implement the business intelligence roadmap, aligning with business objectives across revenue, engagement, and brand growth.

• Build and maintain core date infrastructure, including pipelines, dashboards, and tools that enable accurate and timely insights across departments.
• Delivery high-impact reporting for leadership and key stakeholders, including KPIs, trends, and opportunities for optimization.
• Conduct analyses on ticket sales, marketing campaigns, fan engagement, and partnership performance.
• Analyze ticket sales data to guide ticketing team with pricing and sales optimization strategies, including dynamic pricing and seat utilization.
• Partner with marketing team to evaluate and enhance campaign effectiveness through data-driven testing, segmentation, and personalization strategies
• Lead fan-centric acquisition and engagement campaigns across social, email, digital, and mobile marketing platforms.
• Collaborate with external vendors, digital partners, and internal departments to implement and manage CRM systems, analytics platforms, and MarTech tools.
• Serve as the central source of truth for data, championing best practices in data governance, collection, and utilization.

WHAT IT TAKES:* 6+ years of experience in business intelligence, data analytics, or digital strategy, ideally in sports, entertainment, or consumer brands.

• Proven track record of building and maintaining scalable analytics systems and infrastructure.
• Superior technical and functional experience in Excel, BI tools, data visualization tools, and data management systems (examples: Tableau, Power BI, Snowflake, SQL, StellarAlgo).
• Experience with CRM systems and marketing analytics tools.
• Expertise with MarTech solutions.
• Experience with fan data, audience segmentation, and customer journey analysis
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and build something new.
• Passion for women’s sports, data-driven storytelling, and shaping the future of sports in Portland.

BENEFITS:* Competitive salary and performance-based incentives, salary range $120K - $140K

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Dynamic, collaborative, and fun work environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact and contribute to the growth of women's basketball

 **Ready to Be a Game Changer in Portland? Apply Now!**If you’re ready to shape the future of Portland’s newest WNBA team, we want to hear from you. Join us as we make history—on and off the court.To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining how your skills and experience make you a strong candidate for this role.   Portland WNBA is 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.
 **About Portland WNBA Ownership, RAJ Sports:**RAJ Sports, led by Alex Bhathal and Lisa Bhathal Merage, focuses on investment opportunities in sports and sports-related properties, drawing on the Bhathal family’s multi-generational experience and relationships in the industry. The firm seeks to leverage the power of sports to affect broader social and economic change through a variety of business and philanthropic strategies. Its deep experience in professional sports operations and large-scale real estate developments that create thriving community centers, positions the firm to deliver valuable assets that will support further growth for the players, staff, and fans. In 2013, the Bhathal family became investors in the Sacramento Kings (NBA); subsequently building the platform to include the Sacramento RiverCats (MiLB), Stockton Kings (NBA G-League) and several sports anchored real estate developments. The 2024 acquisitions of Portland Thorns (NWSL) and the WNBA Portland expansion team represents a milestone for the city of Portland and places it at the epicenter of growth for women’s sports