A bit about us

Do you want to join one of the world’s fastest growing sports technology companies? Genius Sports is at the epicentre of the global network connecting sports, brands and fans through official live data. Our mission is simple. We champion a more sustainable sports data ecosystem that benefits all parties. We’re looking for enthusiastic and ambitious people to join our talented team. If you see yourself becoming part of a global family building the future of sports entertainment together, then come and grow with us. We put trust in our people to deliver the difference for our clients around the world. It’s why many of the world’s largest leagues & federations such as the NFL, English Premier League, FIBA and NCAA choose to work with Genius Sports.

The Role

As a Statistician Network Initiatives Manager, you will be responsible for managing all one-time or recurring initiatives within the Statistician Network Operations department. Projects that fall under your scope of responsibilities may include but are not limited to coverage delivery, quality patterns, third-party platforms integration, employee or service provider engagement, and general transformation initiatives.

Main responsibilities:

• Establish a roadmap of initiatives that drive better cost-efficiency, performance, and operational excellence.
• Work with the Statistician Network Operations Leadership Team to establish projects which support the growth of our business.
• Provide timely status reports (including scope, schedule, risks, project status, resource allocation, and customer impact) for all ongoing projects.
• Actively drive the enhancement of project management processes, tooling, and templates.
• Represent SNO in discussions with Product and Delivery teams around new developments and features.
• Coordinate internal or external resources needed for the execution of projects and initiatives. Manage costs associated with approved budgets.
• Maintain excellent working relationships and collaboration with all external vendors.
• Establish ownership of high-profile statistician network expansion projects.
• Prepare and present ad-hoc value-adding business cases to upper management.

Required skills:

• Proven track record of managing complex projects up to completion.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Methodical and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Ability to deal with challenges and be efficient under pressure.
• Strong relationship building skills with the ability to connect and influence.
• Communicates clearly, concisely, and confidently at the right level of detail.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Basic leadership and coaching skills.
• Data management skills and strong MS Office competence (PowerBI knowledge is a plus).
• Self-motivated, organized, and highly efficient personality.
• Understanding of Operational Excellence principles and basic Lean Six Sigma theory.

What’s in it for you?
As well as a competitive salary and annual leave allowance, our benefits include health insurance, skills training and much more, depending on the location. 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.

How we work
We have adapted a forward-thinking ‘Ways of Working’ framework, which sets out (amongst other things) the opportunities for Geniuses to work flexibly, remotely and on working holidays. It affects different teams and locations differently, so please ask for further information in how it would work with this role. 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 organisation 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 identity or 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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