Data and Insights Project Manager (m/f/d)
Full-time
Finance
Job Description
ABOUT US:
At Sportradar we’ve experienced a wonderful period of sustained hypergrowth through a highly focused strategy based upon industry leading product innovation. To continue this trajectory, we’re searching for an energetic Project Manager to join the Data & Insights team. The role is based in our London office and reports to the Senior Vice President of Data & Insights.
A key focus will be supporting the Data Analysis teams, BI Development team and the Data Governance team in executing and maturing our business processes.
In a growing organization the need for business agility is increasing every day, something we would like your help to handle. As a Project Manager your goal is to focus on improvements in lean/agile methodology not only for the teams but the organization as well.
THE CHALLENGE:
* Ensure the successful use of the Data & Insights Project Management strategy, responsibilities, services, and deliverables.
* Implement and continuously improve project control and governance. Contribute to improving the team’s framework and standards for project delivery.
* Provide project planning, delegation, monitoring, milestone & scope management, and resource management.
* Estimate the resources and participation needed to achieve project goals.
* Identify and pro-actively manage risks, issues and dependencies, escalating as appropriate.
* Set and continually manage delivery expectations with team members and stakeholders.
* Ensure transparent and regular data-driven reporting to the key stakeholders to ensure delivery is clearly understood and timely decisions can be taken.
* Act as the link between the Senior Vice President of Data & Insights and workstream leads.
* learned are logged.
* Ensure efficient change control methods and processes are in place.
* Drive change management initiatives across the function.
* Work directly with managers and provide support via tracking and reporting project status updates on a weekly basis.
* Provide co-ordination for non-technical projects on an ad-hoc basis.
* Build trusted and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged, with an emphasis on healing and problem-solving.
* Support the team to reach high level of self-organization and cross-functionality.
ABOUT YOU:
You are ‘a people person’ who truly values collaboration. It’s essential that you are an self-driven servant leader that proactively plans work to reach long term business outcomes. Agile principles and values are deeply embedded into your core, enabling you to stay focused in a work environment that’s always evolving.
* A proven track record for planning, executing, controlling, and closing a diverse range of projects (e.g. small/large/complex).
* Strong communicator with previous stakeholder management experience.
* Collaborative approach and adept at building effective business relationships with key stakeholders.
* Experience in Management of Change.
* Be a problem solver and can manage multiple projects/workstreams simultaneously with minimal supervision.
* Strong skills in creating and maintaining project plans, delivery dashboards, and delivery roadmaps including risks, actions, issues, and dependencies.
* A flexible and hands‑on approach. Display problem solving acumen, take ownership of issues and aim to drive to resolution.
* See the bigger picture by coordinating efforts of team members to deliver according to plan.
* Excellent written/oral communication skills for reports and presentations.
* Ability to competently mediate disagreements and negotiate agreeable resolutions.
* Highly proficient IT skills in MS Office 365.
* Experience in waterfall and/or agile methods of project management for medium to large sized projects/ programs is expected.
* A strong interest in both people and technology.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills (English).
* Bachelor’s degree in computer science or leadership is a benefit.
Sportradar is a global company. Some travel is expected to participate fully in the practice and to engage with other team members within the tribe.
OUR OFFER:
* collaborative environment with colleagues from all over the world (Engineering offices in Europe, Asia and US) including various social events and teambuilding.
* Flexibility to manage your workday and tasks with autonomy.
* A balance of structure and autonomy to tackle your daily tasks.
* Vibrant and inclusive community, including Women in Tech and Pride groups which welcome all participants.
* Global Employee Assistance Programme.
* Calm and Reulay app (leading well-being apps designed to support focus, quality rest, mindfulness, and long‑term mental resilience).
OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
* Initial Screening: A quick chat with our Talent Acquisition Partner to understand your background and expectations.
* Two Technical Interviews: Meet with the Technical team and later with the Hiring Manager to dive into your solution, as also discuss team fit.
* Onsite Interview: Meet with the local team and take a tour of our office for a final meet-and-greet.
* Finals Steps: Receive feedback and, if successful, an offer!
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