Deployment Director (Fixed term)

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports media network is seeking a Deployment Director to spearhead technology rollouts across various internal and external environments. This role emphasizes strategic project management in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, aiming to deliver impactful solutions and foster sustainable partnerships. Candidates should possess strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills and a solid background in managing large-scale deployments.

Benefits

Subsidized Sky HD package

Free Puregym membership

Free healthcare with Bupa

Life assurance and income protection

Pension scheme with up to 9% contribution

£1,000 training fund each financial year

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale technology deployments.
• Technical fluency in SaaS and enterprise systems.
• Familiarity with Agile, ITIL, or other delivery frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Leading the end-to-end deployment lifecycle of technology solutions.
• Overseeing project timelines, budgets, and resource plans.
• Mitigating risks and managing issues throughout the deployment lifecycle.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem-Solving

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Education

3 to 5+ years of experience in deployment or project management

Tools

Jira

Asana

MS Project

Job description

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Client:

FairPlay Sports Media

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

About FairPlay Sports Media:

We’re a sports media network focused on building and nurturing a portfolio of highly engaged and connected communities of sports fans and bettors to create value for our partners.

We empower sports fans with real-time intelligence, premium independent content, and unique tools so they can compete in the sports betting game.

FairPlay Sports Media currently comprises six brands (Oddschecker, WhoScored, SuperScommesse, Q4, Confido) and a digital media agency (VIME), with Oddschecker being the leading name in sports betting and odds comparison globally.

iGaming is one of the fastest-growing and most technologically innovative sectors, and we're on top of our game, powered by market-leading tech and driven by brilliant people.

We champion diversity and operate an open and inclusive culture as well as being focused, fast-paced, and always making sure to have fun along the way. So why not join us at FPSM and be part of something bigger…

Deployment Director

Location: London (Hybrid )

Contract Type: Fixed term

Fixed-term contract until December 2025, with the potential to transition into a permanent position based on performance and business needs.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Deployment Director to lead the rollout of our technology solutions across a diverse set of internal projects and external partner environments. This is a highly collaborative, cross-functional role requiring strong leadership, exceptional project management, and relationship-building skills.

The Deployment Director will be accountable for ensuring that FPSM’s platforms and products are delivered efficiently, consistently, and with measurable impact—whether for internal systems, global partnerships, or regional implementations.

You Will Be Responsible For

• Leading the end-to-end deployment lifecycle of FPSM products and platforms across multiple workstreams.
• Overseeing the configuration, implementation, and rollout of technology in both owned-and-operated environments and partner networks.
• Working across a variety of software deployments, adapting approaches for different markets, systems, and partners.
• Managing project timelines, budgets, and resource plans to support scalable delivery.
• Program management and transparency, highlighting key dependencies and critical success factors, including gap analysis of organizational, territorial, and product-related resources.
• Coordinating internal and third-party resources, ensuring alignment and accountability across all phases of deployment.
• Establishing and refining best practices and frameworks for efficient, repeatable, and high-quality technology rollouts.

You Will Be Accountable For

• Delivering complex deployment projects on time, on budget, and with clear performance outcomes.
• Ensuring cross-team alignment and smooth operational handovers.
• Mitigating risks and managing issues throughout the deployment lifecycle.
• Providing visibility into progress and performance through reporting and KPIs.
• Championing strong, hands-on project management practices across all initiatives.
• Identifying and coordinating third-party resources as needed, such as user journey expertise or other specialist inputs that support deployment success.

You Will Be Supporting

• Internal stakeholders by ensuring technology implementations align with operational and strategic goals.
• External partners by delivering high-quality deployment experiences that support long-term relationships and impact.
• Cross-functional teams by ensuring smooth communication, clarity of objectives, and execution against roadmap priorities.

Your Skillset

• 3 to 5+ years of experience in deployment, implementation, or program/project management roles.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale technology deployments in complex, fast-moving environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills, with a collaborative and diplomatic approach.
• Technical fluency in SaaS, platforms, or enterprise systems.
• Experience managing internal and third-party delivery teams.
• Proficiency in tools such as Jira, Asana, or MS Project.
• Familiarity with Agile, ITIL, or other delivery frameworks is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and reporting skills, with an analytical and outcome-focused mindset.

What You'll Get Back From Us

Alongside being challenged daily and a real interest in your development, you will also receive:

• Subsidized Sky HD package, broadband and discounted sky talk
• Free Puregym membership
• Free healthcare with Bupa, life assurance and income protection
• Pension scheme with up to 9% contribution from the company
• £1,000 training fund each financial year, to spend on your professional development