Strategic Director, Football Data & Analytics

City Football Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Additional day off for birthday

Private healthcare

Annual discretionary bonus

Partnership and lifestyle discounts

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Football Data to spearhead data science initiatives within football operations. This pivotal role involves developing strategic data science initiatives that enhance talent identification, player trading, and team performance. You will lead a skilled team, ensuring the integration of data-driven insights into key decision-making processes. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, this position offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of football through advanced data science solutions. Join a dynamic team dedicated to empowering better lives through football.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to define and lead large-scale data initiatives.
• Experience in managing collaborative R&D across teams and partners.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic direction for data science initiatives across football operations.
• Lead a high-performing data science team to foster innovation.

Skills

Data Science

Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning

Statistical Modelling

Data Engineering

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Postgraduate Qualification (MSc/PhD)

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Job description

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Football Data to spearhead data science initiatives within football operations. This pivotal role involves developing strategic data science initiatives that enhance talent identification, player trading, and team performance. You will lead a skilled team, ensuring the integration of data-driven insights into key decision-making processes. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, this position offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of football through advanced data science solutions. Join a dynamic team dedicated to empowering better lives through football.