Director, Data and Insights

At Arkadium our purpose is to have fun while creating fun - and that’s exactly what we’ve been doing for 20 years. We’re the creators behind the world’s most-played games. From the Solitaire that came on your Windows machine, to hundreds of other games you’ve come to know and love - you can find our games on Arkadium.com, iOS, Android, and lots of other big sites worldwide.    

As a proud Evergreen business our values of Fierce Drive, Positive Energy and Living Full Lives are the driving force behind how we run and the choices we make.    

We’re privately held (aka stable and reasonable about growth), founder-led (aka passionate about our craft) and we consistently rank as a “Best Place to Work” (aka not your typical games company).    

Why Join Arkadium? 

• Shape the future of a data-first gaming company with high visibility and executive backing 

• Be part of a mission-driven culture that values curiosity, clarity, and community 

• Build foundational capabilities that will drive long-term innovation and growth 

Interested in becoming an Arkadian? We’d love to hear from you!

Overview

We are seeking a strategic and technically grounded Director of Data & Insights to lead the evolution of Arkadium’s data function. This role is responsible for architecting a modern, scalable data platform; enabling AI-powered self-service analytics; and identifying opportunities to commercialize Arkadium’s data assets in a future-proof way. 

This leader must bring deep technical expertise, strong business acumen, and a storytelling mindset—able to extract meaningful insights from complex data and communicate them clearly to technical and non-technical audiences alike to influence decision-making at all levels. 

Responsibilities

Data Platform Modernization 

• Lead the development of a modern cloud-based data ecosystem using tools such as Databricks, Power BI, AppInsights, and Hotjar 

• Oversee data ingestion, transformation (ETL/ELT), governance, and storage in scalable environments (e.g., Snowflake, GCP/AWS) 

• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and privacy compliance (GDPR, CCPA) across the organization 

AI-Enabled Analytics & Self-Service Insights 

• Build and scale self-service analytics capabilities for business users, powered by AI and automated insights 

• Promote consistent use of Power BI dashboards, embedded insights, and smart alerting for operational excellence 

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to create intuitive tools that support faster, data-informed decision-making 

Data Commercialization Strategy 

• Identify high-value opportunities to generate business impact through monetization of data assets 

• Partner with legal, engineering, and leadership teams to define and operationalize compliant and scalable use of data externally 

• Lead development of internal pilots or proofs-of-concept to test data use in partner-facing initiatives 

Insight Generation & Communication 

• Translate raw data into actionable insights, trends, and narratives to support strategy, marketing, product, and finance decisions 

• Present findings to senior leadership and cross-functional teams using compelling visuals and business framing 

• Guide the business in interpreting data patterns to improve outcomes across user engagement, monetization, and operational efficiency 

Leadership & Team Development 

• Manage and mentor a growing team of data engineers, analysts, and scientists 

• Define the long-term vision and roadmap for data and insights as a key enabler of company growth 

• Act as a trusted advisor to the executive team on data opportunities, risks, and emerging technologies 

Requirements

• 8+ years in data and analytics leadership roles, with proven experience in platform design, data strategy, and insight delivery 

• Hands-on experience with Databricks, Power BI, Azure AppInsights, and Hotjar 

• Fluency in modern data tools and languages (e.g., SQL, Python, dbt, Airflow, cloud-based data lakes/warehouses) 

• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex data, extract insights, and communicate them effectively to diverse audiences 

• Track record of enabling self-service analytics and scaling data literacy across an organization 

• Familiarity with data privacy best practices and compliance frameworks (GDPR, CCPA) 

• Experience in gaming, consumer tech, or content/media environments a plus 

What Success Looks Like 

• A modern, cost-effective data platform actively used by internal teams 

• Company-wide adoption of self-service tools with measurable impact on decision speed and quality 

• Strategic insights that directly influence product direction, marketing strategy, and executive priorities 

• Trusted, compliant systems for scalable and ethical data monetization 

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with structured performance and career development check-ins.   

• Meaningful health insurance.   

• Meal allowance.   

• Personal development budget to fuel your passions and desire to learn (Arkadians are taking classes in not only Excel and leadership, but also interior design and even swimming!)   

• Additional budget for conferences you are interested in.   

• Professional Coaching Budget .   

• Time off from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day so we can all enjoy the holidays.   

• Summer Fridays: 4 Fridays off throughout the Summer to have more fun in the sun.   

• A unique culture of transparency, true teamwork and fun.   

This role is open to candidates based in Portugal. Business hours are 9-18 WEST (UTC+1). For candidates based in the Lisbon area, we are adopting an hybrid work model and this role requires in-person presence. For candidates located outside the Lisbon area, a different cadence of in-person presence will apply, depending on proximity to our office.