Job description
ABOUT IMAX:
IMAX is not your everyday entertainment experience. With over 50 years of history as a global innovator in entertainment technology, our employees and their careers have constantly gone beyond the ordinary. From offices across North America, Europe, and Asia, we combine proprietary software, architecture, and equipment with industry-leading knowledge and connections to create experiences that take audiences beyond the edge of their seats to a world they have never imagined. Our Hollywood team are trusted movie business insiders with decades of production experience, acting as advisors to top filmmakers and studios across the world. Our technology experts are leaders in the industry, constantly pushing the limits of what is possible in entertainment. Our sales and marketing teams are talented professionals who build and enhance the IMAX brand globally.
IMAX's network is among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films around the world, and our growing Live and Enhanced businesses have allowed us to bring the IMAX Experience to our partnerships across live music, events and streaming to provide the best possible experience across any screen. As the world’s leading entertainment technology company, IMAX has revolutionized the way people experience movies, and continues to push the boundaries of entertainment experiences forward. Our employees are driven by a passion to take audiences around the world to places they have only dreamed of.
Come explore IMAX – where innovation, creativity and passion come together. Get inspired, get involved, and ignite your future with IMAX!
Required Skills
Reporting to the VP, Theatre Project and Strategic Initiatives. The Sr. Data Analyst will take ownership of the Theatre Development Department's data analytics/reporting to empower cross functional teams and guide business decisions. The Sr. Data Analyst will work closely with the Development and Data teams to provide support in the creation of detailed analytical models and providing expert opinion related to the integration and processing of data relevant to the business.
Responsibilities:
- Utilize programmatic and quantitative methods to identify patterns and relationships in large data sets, as well as apply mathematical, statistical, and other data-driven analysis to address intelligence questions
- Conduct detailed analysis on data used across business units to evaluate processes and improve on/create new features
- Analyze and improve business processes specific to discrepant data scenarios
- Provide expertise and translate the business needs to design; and develop tools, techniques, and metrics, and dashboards for insights and data visualization
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Degree in Analytics, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics or in a related field
- 3-5 years of industry experience in data analysis using SQL, SAP & Python
- Understanding of Scripting experience in (Python, Perl, JavaScript, Shell)
- Practical knowledge of data in various forms (data warehouses/SQL, unstructured data environments/PIG,HIVE, Impala)
- Familiarity with BI reporting tools (i.e. Tableau and Business Objects)
- Experience working within process management and improvement methodologies – Lean, Six Sigma, etc.; demonstrating knowledge of data governance, data quality management concepts and data quality tools (i.e. Informatica DQ)
- Understanding of Agile development methodologies, software design patterns, network design and architecture
- Experience in quantitative analysis and statistical modelling
- Must be able to work well under pressure and achieve results within the scheduled time-frame
- Must have strong writing and verbal communication skills to perform their job duties
Required Experience
IMAX is proud to be an equal opportunity employer!
At IMAX you will be part of a culture built on respect - one that recognizes the unique talents of everyone on the team. We're proud of the differences that make us all unique and we support unity, acceptance, and equal rights for all. Diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success as a global company.
For consideration, please apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest in IMAX but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note, IMAX is currently operating in-office 5 days-a-week. Additionally, all permanent full-time employment is subject to background and employment/reference checks.
About IMAX
CEO: Richard L. Gelfond
Revenue: $100 to $500 million (USD)
Size: 501 to 1000 Employees
Type: Company - Public
Website: www.imax.com
Year Founded: 1967