VP Advanced Analytics

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Job Profile Title:

VP Advanced Analytics

Job Code:

12152

Profile Title:

12152 VP Advanced Analytics

Grade / Band:

L5

FLSA Status:

Exempt

The Vice President of Revenue Optimization and Advanced Analytics at MGM Resorts will lead the strategic vision and execution of advanced analytics and revenue optimization across the organization. This executive will drive innovation by integrating predictive and prescriptive analytics into business operations, enhancing data-driven decision-making and performance.

The role focuses on maximizing revenue per available room (REVPAR) and profit per room night by overseeing strategic pricing, labor, spend, and customer value strategies across all properties. The VP will spearhead the development of data products and analytics solutions to optimize exposure and profitability.

As a key leader, the VP will build and guide a high-performing analytics team, define the necessary tools and technologies, and establish best practices. This role is central to advancing MGM Resorts' competitive advantage through data and analytics-driven revenue strategies.

Provide leadership and guidance in the development of concepts, strategies, planning, implementation, and coordination for revenue generating activities

Develop and implement comprehensive revenue optimization strategies to maximize revenue across all revenue streams, including hotel, casino, food and beverage, entertainment, and ancillary services

Utilize advanced analytics techniques, including predictive modeling, machine learning, and data mining, to analyze complex data sets and identify revenue opportunities, customer trends, and operational efficiencies

Supports pricing and assist with PMS, RMS, pricing and forecasting & other systems technical issues, upgrades. Ensuring their strategic alignment with MGM Resorts' overarching revenue optimization goals

Oversees day-to-day work of Analytics team resources to execute on front-end insights

Strategically lead the development and execution of concepts, strategies, planning, and coordination for revenue-generating and pricing activities across the organization

Direct the development and application of advanced analyses to understand total revenue contributions from various segments and channels, guiding towards the most profitable market mix

Define and lead the execution of processes for data collection, pre-processing, analysis, model performance monitoring, and data accuracy

Ensure the availability and optimal utilization of data for pricing optimization through collaboration with data and tech teams, including the productionalization and monitoring of analytical products and applications

Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by actively participating in the validation of technical approaches and assumptions through peer reviews

Lead efforts in identifying data sources and solving complex business problems through automation and performance tracking systems

Collaborate with stakeholders to validate results, fast-track high-value opportunities, and continuously explore new avenues for profit and revenue growth

Communicate findings and strategies effectively with senior executives and business partners, creating documentation that caters to both technical and non-technical audiences

Champion team development and skill enhancement in partnership with HR, emphasizing access to learning opportunities and fostering an environment of mutual respect, recognition, and satisfaction

Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry best practices in revenue management, analytics, and hospitality technology, driving innovation and continuous improvement in revenue optimization strategies and tools

Performs other job-related duties as requested

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Bachelor's Degree

In a highly quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Business Analytics, Operations Research, Economics, Finance, or a related technical discipline

Required

Master's Degree

Data Science, Business Analytics, Operations Research, Statistics, or a related quantitative field

Preferred

PhD

Data Science, Business Analytics, Operations Research, Statistics, or a related quantitative field

Preferred

10+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience

Revenue analytics, pricing optimization, business intelligence, or data science, preferably within hospitality, gaming, or entertainment.

Required

5+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience

Demonstrated track record of directly managing, mentoring, and building high-performing quantitative analytics or data science teams

Required

Hands-on or managerial familiarity with modern data environments and advanced business intelligence platforms

Preferred

Experience leading complex business transformations, systems/platform migrations, or successfully transitioning legacy analytical workflows into modern data frameworks

Preferred

Previous experience in Hospitality

Preferred

Demonstrated experience in revenue management, MLOps, statistical analysis, quantitative analytics, forecasting, predictive analytics, multivariate testing, and/or optimization algorithms

Proven track record of driving business performance through operational insights and analytics

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