About the Role
The Data and Innovation Scientist at Saudi Al-Qadisiyah Club joins the world of football analytics by seeking a highly skilled and ambitious data scientist. This role will play a key part in delivering data-driven insights to support the first team coaches, video analysts, and performance and scouting staff. This opportunity aims to contribute to shaping the club's legacy and driving innovation in Saudi sports.
Data Scientist Responsibilities
- Extract, transform, and load data from various sources, including event, tracking, and performance data.
- Ensure data quality and consistency to support accurate analysis and reliable insights.
- Support the evaluation of individual and team performance by effectively managing and analyzing data.
- Analyze trends and patterns in data to aid in tactical evaluation and strategic decision-making.
- Oversee the integration, processing, and storage of data from multiple sources.
- Assist in managing and optimizing the club's internal data warehouse, particularly on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Develop and maintain automated data pipelines using Python and SQL to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
- Collaborate with software engineers to optimize database performance and ensure data accessibility.
- Maintain and enhance the club's analytics platform to ensure its continuity and effectiveness.
- Integrate new data sources into the analytics platform to expand the scope of analytical insights.
- Optimize the analytics platform to meet the evolving needs of coaches, analysts, and scouts.
- Develop predictive models and advanced statistical tools to forecast performance and identify key trends.
- Apply machine learning and deep learning techniques to uncover complex patterns and generate actionable insights.
- Explore new data sources and innovative methodologies to continuously improve analytical capabilities.
- Simplify complex analytical concepts and findings for non-technical stakeholders.
- Effectively communicate data-driven insights to support day-to-day football operations and strategic planning.
- Act as a liaison between technical data analysis and strategic decision-making processes.
- Ensure all generated insights are actionable and directly aligned with the club's objectives.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Data Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or Statistics.
- Master's degree in a quantitative field such as Data Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or Statistics, or equivalent practical experience.
- Proven experience in data analysis, with a preference for experience in a football or sports context.
- Familiarity with football data sources, including event, tracking, or performance data, is a plus.
- Strong understanding of data modeling principles.
- Ability to adapt to a new cultural and professional environment, with an openness to learn about Saudi football.
- Full proficiency in English, both spoken and written.
Core Skills
- Data collection and processing.
- Data quality assurance.
- Data management and integration.
- Data warehousing solutions.
- Data pipeline development.
- Database performance optimization.
- Dashboard development and visualization (Tableau, Power BI).
- Analytics platform maintenance and enhancement.
- Advanced analytics and statistical modeling.
- Predictive modeling.
- Machine learning and deep learning techniques.
- Insight translation and communication.
- Proficiency in Python and SQL.
- Strong problem-solving abilities.
- High attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills (for technical and non-technical audiences).
- Adaptability and quick learning.
- Development of applications for football analytics (desirable).
- Previous experience in Saudi Arabia or the Middle East (desirable).
- Multilingual skills, especially Spanish and Arabic (desirable).
Job Details and Work Environment
This is a full-time position requiring 5-10 years of experience. The work location is in Al Khobar, Eastern Province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The executive management team in Riyadh is appointing on behalf of Al-Qadisiyah Sports Club for this hire.
