Programme Manager

ABOUT US:

At Sportradar, we have enjoyed a remarkable period of sustained hypergrowth, driven by a highly focused strategy based on industry-leading product innovation. To continue on this trajectory, we are searching for a Programme Manager to join the Managed Betting Services team.

The Programme Manager is responsible for implementing best practices in programme and project management to enable the successful delivery of the right initiatives at the right time, meeting requirements and staying on budget. A key focus will be on coordinating complex projects across teams and functional groups while keeping key stakeholders fully informed on project status, including resolving impediments and managing risks.

Sportradar is a global company. The role is hybrid office-based, with overseas travel required as necessary to ensure effective project and resource management.

THE CHALLENGE:

• Project Management & Governance:

  • Ensure the successful implementation of project management strategies, responsibilities, services, and deliverables within an Agile delivery context.
  • Help shape and evolve processes and principles to improve the consistency and effectiveness of project execution, enhancing predictability and visibility.
  • Define and embed project control and governance frameworks, including:
    • Project planning, milestone management, and scope management.
    • Resource forecasting and implementation of consistent prioritisation processes across projects.

• Coordination & Reporting:

  • Ensure cross-project dependencies are managed effectively.
  • Maintain transparent and regular reporting to key stakeholders to ensure project status is clearly understood and that timely decisions can be made.
  • Develop concise reporting frameworks and dashboards to support this.

• Financial & Risk Management:

  • Ensure the appropriate benefits of key projects are identified and quantified where possible.
  • Compile financial and KPI information to keep initiatives on budget.
  • Provide and maintain capacity planning and resource tracking services across projects.
  • Maintain and update a Risk Log, Action Log, Decisions Log, and Issue Register.

• Continuous Improvement:

  • Coordinate key delivery closure retrospectives to distil best practices and ensure lessons learnt are documented.
  • Ensure efficient change control methods and processes are in place.

ABOUT YOU:

Desired Professional Background:

• Previous experience in project management within a high-growth digital company.
• Proven track record in planning, executing, controlling, and closing a diverse range of projects (e.g., small, large, and complex), with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and with minimal supervision.
• Experience in leading, managing, and developing a team of squads.
• Experience with project management in an Agile context (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, PRINCE2 methodologies or equivalent) for medium to large-scale projects.
• Strong skills in creating and maintaining project plans, delivery dashboards, and roadmaps, including managing risks, actions, issues, and dependencies.
• Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and Flight Level coordination experience highly desirable.

Personal Attributes:

• A natural leader who demonstrates a strong balance of humility and confidence.
• Collaborative in approach, with a proven ability to build effective business relationships.
• Self-motivated and adaptable, thriving in an environment with a fair degree of ambiguity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reports and presentations.
• Diplomatic, with the ability to influence others at all levels of the business.
• Strong ability to build and sustain long-term relationships with key stakeholders.
• Effective mediator in resolving disagreements and negotiating resolutions.
• A flexible and hands-on approach.
• Highly proficient in IT, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project.

OUR OFFER: 

• A collaborative environment with colleagues from all over the world (Engineering offices in Europe, Asia and US).
• Ability to shape your own workday and career via a clearly defined professional and personal development plan.
• Opportunity to work with senior leadership, develop yourself and build your career within an inspiring and fast-growing company and digital sports environment. 
• Vibrant and inclusive community, including Women in Tech and Pride groups which welcome all participants.
• Hybrid work model.
• New office with several additional benefits.

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS: 

• Initial Screening: A quick chat with our Talent Acquisition Partner to understand your background and expectations. 

• Possible two Interviews with the team: Meet with the Hiring Manager and possibly later with the wider team, to dive into your solution and your expertise, as also discuss team fit. 

• Final Steps: Receive feedback and, if successful, an offer! 

At Sportradar, we celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. Sportradar is committed to ensuring equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We encourage you to apply even if you only meet most of the requirements (but not 100% of the listed criteria) – we believe skills evolve over time. If you’re willing to learn and grow with us, we invite you to join our team!