Genius Sports is hiring a
Director of PMO

A bit about us

Do you want to join one of the world’s fastest growing sports technology companies?

Genius Sports is at the epicenter of the global network connecting sports, brands and fans. We seek to be everywhere in sports, redefining experiences through technology.

We’re looking for enthusiastic and ambitious people to join our talented team and grow with us.

We put trust in our people to deliver the difference for our clients around the world. It’s why we have the privilege of working with so many outstanding partners around the world, including the NFL, English Premier League, NCAA, Amazon, and Coca-Cola, among others.

The role: Director of PMO

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Director of PMO to lead our Project Management Office. The Director will play a crucial role in driving successful project execution and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.

Main Responsibilities:

• Adopting an agile approach in managing the evolution towards a more technical PMO.
• Work with the Projects and Program Director (Corporate) to embed a new multi-functional delivery model - with a focus on problem solving, agility, progress measurement through metrics (e.g. KPIs), quality reporting and change management.
• Ensure ability to deliver under new model by appropriate resourcing & leadership plan.
• Ensure the new delivery model is communicated with the wider business, stakeholders are both engaged and understand the model and standards are upheld. The post holder will adapt, review and optimize the model and team, where required.
• Oversight of both the Tech portfolio and corporate portfolios within the PMO function
• Consistently advise and influence PMs and stakeholders (without necessarily owning the projects themselves) in order ensure delivery against expectations.
• Advocating and enabling projects at a senior management level, removing blockers and addressing risks/challenges where necessary
• Work with Project & Programs Director on execution of high-impact or special projects or programs for ExCo, as required.
• Liaise with senior leadership to ensure sufficient direction is captured across functions/time/changes in business direction/strategy. Surface capacity, pacing, resourcing issues and any other red flag issues needing leadership attention.
• Set appropriate levels of visibility and increase accountability across project teams.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the PMO – increasing the function’s maturity and impact factor within the business.
• Ensure individual & team performance is consistently managed by Project & Program Director (through role specifications, objective or goal setting, OKRs etc.) and that the team are aware of the vision, direction and positioning of the function.
• Oversight of function's processes, governance and internal projects etc.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Conduct regular project portfolio reviews, identifying resource gaps, conflicts, and dependencies and ensuring optimal resource allocation.
• Prepare and present project status reports to senior management, highlighting key metrics, risks, and opportunities.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, driving the adoption of innovative project management methodologies and tools.
• Drive knowledge sharing and collaboration within the PMO and across project teams to maximize project outcomes.

Required skills:

• Proven experience as a Director of PMO within a tech organization, including leadership and management of complex tech projects.
• Proven experience in an agile and everchanging environment, the ability to pivot projects and support stakeholders in making key decisions when doing so.
• Deep understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire others towards common goals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to drive data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts effectively to stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously while adding structure to this environment where needed.
• Experience with project management software and tools.

What’s in it for you?

As well as a competitive salary and a generous annual leave allowance, our benefits include health insurance, skills training and much more within the US. We also offer a host of softer benefits, including many social events throughout the year such as summer and winter holiday parties, monthly team building events, sports tournaments, charity days and wellbeing activities. 

The salary for this role is based on an annualized range of $200,000 - $250,000 USD. This role will also be eligible to take part in Genius Sports Group's benefits plan. 

How we work

You will be based in our New York City office and expected to be in at least 3 days a week. This policy is subject to change.

Our employees are empowered to stretch the boundaries of what’s achievable, always reaching further and pushing the edges to see what gives. We collaborate, we innovate, and we celebrate. We will continue to grow as an organization and continue to invest in our highly talented and diverse team of Geniuses.

Genius Sports Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognize and celebrate the benefits that a diverse and inclusive workforce bring to our business, our customers and our staff. We welcome and will consider all applications regardless of age, different abilities or disability, gender re-assignment, marriage, pregnancy, maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation (and any other applicable status). Please let us know when you apply if you need any assistance during the recruiting process due to a disability.

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