Sr. Director, Data Analytics & Analytics Engineering

Come As You Are

As the great Kurt Cobain* once said, “Come as you are.” BMG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and we celebrate diversity in all forms. Equal opportunity runs deep in our core value of fairness and we are determined to create a truly inclusive work environment, where everyone can flourish. If you’re good at what you do, come as you are.

All applicants to BMG will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
*BMG is the proud representative of Kurt Cobain’s publishing catalogue, including the 1992 single ‘Come As You Are’.

Sr. Director, Data Analytics & Analytics Engineering

Nashville, Tennessee

At BMG, we recognize the power of music and are dedicated to ensuring it thrives. We are a community of artists, songwriters, and partners, working together to create music and build lasting careers. Here, music creators find not just a business partner, but a trusted home where their work shapes culture and leaves a legacy. Together, we evolve and grow.

As Sr. Director of Data Analytics & Analytics Engineering, you will contribute to this mission by leading a team of Data Analysts and Analytics Engineers in the development, creation, maintenance, and delivery of business-wide, scalable data solutions, with a particular focus on the BMG Rights & Royalties Administration business. This includes compiling, analyzing, providing, and presenting data solutions – ideally self-service – to a diverse audience, both internally and externally (where applicable) on a routine basis to facilitate informed decision-making through novel data insights, compelling storytelling, and advanced data visualization.

What You’ll Be Doing.

Leading a team of high performing Data Analysts and Analytics Engineers in order to:

• Develop scalable self-service reporting solutions and address diverse ad-hoc requests that transform our business.
• Utilize data visualization to support decision-making, crafting compelling (Looker) dashboards for key business stakeholders.
• Work with domain experts to develop and deploy business logic onto large and complex raw datasets.
• Collaborate closely with our global Analytics team and international colleagues to foster a data-driven culture by proposing innovative initiatives and building actionable data products.
• Interact with developers, data engineers and management to propose new technologies, processes and system improvements, and develop global data governance strategies.
• Embed value adding technologies, including Gen/Agentic AI into new and existing workflows to enable our business to operate as efficiently as possible.

Must Haves.

• Extensive experience in a related role (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field preferred), and proven leadership experience.
• Experience in building and managing a high performing team of data analysts.
• Profound experience of SQL based data analysis on large datasets.
• Advanced knowledge of Python and common data analytics packages, such as: pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, and/or Streamlit.
• Experience managing self-service BI tools for large and diverse customer pools.
• Proven ability to explore and quickly grasp new technologies, data models, and business processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Impeccable project management skills, enabling the on-time and parallel delivery of high-quality, complex initiatives, ensuring customer and stakeholder satisfaction.

Nice-to-Haves.

• Experience using the components present in our existing data analytics and product management stack (GCP, dbt, Looker, Git, Airflow, Docker, Jira, Confluence).
• Experience with music industry data, particularly Music Publishing (Copyright, Royalties) and recorded rights administration data (Royalty, Sales/Usage).
• Provable understanding of the benefits of advanced data analysis methodologies such as machine learning, data science or statistics, with strong knowledge of how fundamental data modelling/data product design decisions and documentation approaches can enable the success of these methodologies.
• Strong advocate for training, implementation, and support of self-service data tools within the business.

What’s In It For You.

• Enjoy flexibility with our hybrid setup: 3 days in office, 2 days remote.
• Experience peace of mind knowing that our comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage has got you covered.
• Maximize your savings with our dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match of up to 6% after your first year.
• Say goodbye to accruing vacation days or hitting a cap; take time off when you need it with our flexible time off policy!
• Save money and time with our commuter benefits program.
• Stay healthy and earn financial rewards with our fitness reimbursement program and wellness incentives.
• Access well-being support 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Kick off your weekends early with Summer Fridays.
• Unlock your potential with development opportunities, including mentorship programs and LinkedIn Learning.
• Be inspired by our talented artists at our showcases and playbacks.

Pay Range

$105,000 – $120,000 per annum

The pay range listed above is dependent upon factors such as work experience, qualifications and business needs. In addition to the range above, this role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and applicable benefits.

Are you interested? Follow the link to apply!

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BMG - est. 2008 - is the world's fourth-biggest music company, the first new global player in the music business of the streaming age, and a record label and music publisher in one. Named in 2020 one of the world's Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company, BMG's pitch is unique - a relentless focus on fairness and transparency and service to its artist and songwriter clients. BMG's 20 offices across 12 core music markets now represent over three million songs and recordings, including many of the most renowned and successful catalogs in popular music history.

BMG's fresh approach includes production music, films, books, artist management, merchandise, neighboring rights, and live as well as music publishing and recordings off the same service platform. BMG is owned by international media, services and education company Bertelsmann, whose other content businesses include the broadcaster RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House and the magazine publisher Gruner + Jahr. With its multi-platform perspective, integrated technology platform and commitment to help artists maximize their income, BMG aims to be the best company in music to do business with. www.bmg.com

Company: BMG Rights Management (US) LLC 

Country: United States of America 

State/Region: Tennessee 

City: Nashville 

Postal Code: 37203 

Job ID: 280674