Director, Data & Analytics

We are looking for a highly skilled and strategic Director of Data & Analytics to lead a team of analysts and engineers in building and managing our data infrastructure, reporting, and analytics capabilities. This role requires a hands-on leader with expertise in Azure, Power BI, data warehouse architecture, data pipeline development, and ETL best practices. The ideal candidate will drive innovation in our data strategy, streamline data processes, and enhance business intelligence across the organization.

This role will be evenly split (50/50) between hands-on technical work and strategic leadership, ensuring operational efficiency and long-term data success. The Director will contribute as an individual contributor, handling ad hoc requests, pipeline development, and dashboard building, while also managing and mentoring the team.

About TFL

At TFL, we are passionate about creating Memories For Life for sports fans, music lovers and event goers across the country. We work directly with sports properties, professional teams, college athletic departments, venues, fans, and partners to improve the event going experience and drive event attendance. Our unique distribution model creates quick and convenient access for event goers across the country and ensures that teams and rights holders maximize fan access and event revenue.

As a Top 10 ticket reseller in the country, TFL offers employees a front row seat into the ever-evolving ticketing industry. On top of that, we love to have fun! From an open and inviting work environment to multiple staff perks, TFL is a great place to work.

With our headquarters located in the greater Kansas City-area, TFL is proud to celebrate over 20 years of providing high-rated service to the local community. Recently named to the KC Business Journals Top 150 Private Companies List, we have achieved tremendous growth post-pandemic. Fueled by recent acquisitions, we have expanded our retail customer base in strategic markets, and now have offices in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and Omaha, Nebraska.

Responsibilities & Job Duties (include, but are not limited to):

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of data analysts and engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning
• Recruit, interview, and onboard top talent to build a high-performing data team
• Establish best practices for data governance, engineering, and analytics within the organization

Data Strategy & Architecture

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable cloud-based data solutions using Azure Data Services (e.g., Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake)
• Oversee data warehouse architecture, ensuring efficient data modeling, indexing, and performance optimization
• Implement data replication strategies for on-premises and cloud-based environments, ensuring data integrity and reliability
• Drive the adoption of ETL best practices, ensuring data pipelines are efficient, automated, and scalable

Analytics & Business Intelligence

• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports to provide actionable insights for stakeholders
• Collaborate with business leaders to define key performance indicators (KPIs) and optimize data-driven decision-making
• Ensure data accuracy, security, and compliance with industry regulations

Technology & Innovation

• Integrate machine learning and AI into the data strategy to enhance predictive analytics, automation, and decision-making
• Lead the modernization of legacy data systems, ensuring seamless integration between on-prem and cloud environments
• Optimize data pipelines, storage solutions, and compute resources to enhance efficiency and reduce costs

Qualifications & Experience

• Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, or PowerShell for data processing, automation, and analytics
• 5 years of experience in data engineering, analytics, or a related field, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role
• Expertise in Azure Data Services, including Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Data Lake, or a comparable product such as AWS Redshift, AWS Glue, Amazon S3, Google BigQuery, Google Dataflow, Snowflake, or Databricks
• Strong proficiency in Power BI, including dashboard development and DAX calculations, or a comparable data analytics platform such as Tableau, Looker, Qlik Sense, or Google Data Studio
• Deep knowledge of data warehouse design, dimensional modeling, and performance tuning
• Hands-on experience with ETL development, data pipelines, and automation
• Familiarity with on-premises to cloud data replication and hybrid data solutions
• Proven ability to recruit, interview, and build high-performing data teams
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data concepts into business-friendly insights

Why Join Us?

• Work in a dynamic and innovative environment with a team that values data-driven decision-making
• Lead impactful projects that shape the companys data strategy and analytics capabilities
• Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary performance bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Unlimited vacation
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid maternity leave

Company Perks

• $1,000 annual employee ticket credit
• Employee referral program
• Casual dress code

If you are passionate about leading a data-driven organization and building scalable data solutions, wed love to hear from you!