Technical Project Manager

Stats Perform; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental Health Days Off

Flexible working schedules

Volunteering Time Off

Job summary

A leading sports technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Program Manager to lead cross-functional projects and ensure smooth execution. You will collaborate with diverse teams and senior stakeholders, driving operational efficiency and leveraging modern data tooling. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience managing projects in a fast-paced environment and a keen interest in using AI for improvement. Join a company that values diversity and fosters a supportive workplace!

Qualifications

• 5+ years in cross-functional project delivery within fast-paced environments.
• Ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical teams.
• Experience engaging with senior leadership and influencing decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of cross-functional projects.
• Work closely with various teams to ensure alignment.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and suggest sustainable improvements.

Skills

Project management

Collaboration with technical teams

Stakeholder management

Change management

Problem-solving

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

About Stats Perform

Stats Perform is the market leader in sports tech. We provide the most trusted sports data to some of the world's biggest organizations, across sports, media, and broadcasting.

Through the latest AI technologies and machine learning, we combine decades' worth of data with the latest in-game happenings. We then offer coaches, teams, professional bodies, and media channels around the world, access to the very best data, content, and insights. In turn, improving how sports fans interact with their favorite sports teams and competitions.

• Media outlets add a little magic to their coverage with our stats and graphics packages.
• Sportsbooks can offer better predictions and more accurate odds.
• The world's top coaches are known to use our data to make critical team decisions.
• Sports commentators can engage with fans on a deeper level, using our stories and insights.

Anywhere you find sport, Stats Perform is there. However, data and tech are only half of the package. We need great people to fuel the engine.

We succeeded thanks to a team of amazing people. They spend their days collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data from a wide range of live sporting events. If you combine this real-time data with our 40-year-old archives, elite journalists, camera operators, copywriters, the latest in AI wizardry, and a host of 'behind the scenes' support staff, you've got all the ingredients to make it a magical experience!

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of cross-functional projects—defining scope, structuring work, managing timelines, and ensuring smooth execution
• Work closely with Product, Engineering, Data, Operations, and Commercial teams to drive alignment and navigate trade-offs
• Partner confidently with VPs, Directors, and C-suite stakeholders, ensuring expectations are clear and decisions are well informed
• Launch and scale organisation-wide initiatives such as KPI frameworks, onboarding improvements, and operational efficiency programs
• Use data-driven insights to prioritise work and highlight risks, dependencies, and opportunities
• Strengthen transparency with clear reporting, dashboards, delivery updates, and roadmaps
• Identify operational bottlenecks and deliver sustainable improvements
• Explore opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and modern tooling to accelerate delivery and improve internal workflows

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years delivering cross-functional projects or programs in fast-paced environments
• Strong ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams
• Comfortable engaging with senior leadership (VP, Director, C-suite) and influencing decisions without authority
• Experience coordinating work across Product, Engineering, Operations, Commercial, and Data teams
• Familiarity with AWS, GCP, or Azure, and an understanding of modern data tooling
• Keen interest in using AI and automation to improve efficiency, decision-making, and customer experiences
• Skilled at managing change and providing structure in ambiguous situations
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving ability
• Bonus: hands‑on experience with data visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau

Why work at Stats Perform?

We love sports, but we love diverse thinking more! We know that diversity brings creativity, so we invite people from all backgrounds to join us. At Stats Perform you can make a difference. By using your skills and experience every day, you'll feel valued and respected for your contribution.

We take care of our colleagues. You will benefit from things like Mental Health Days Off, No Meeting Fridays, and flexible working schedules.

We pull together to build a better workplace and world for all. We encourage employees to take part in charitable activities, utilize their 2 days of Volunteering Time Off, support our environmental efforts, and be actively involved in Employee Resource Groups.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Stats Perform: By joining Stats Perform, you'll be part of a team that celebrates diversity. A team that is dedicated to creating an inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels valued and welcome. All employees are collectively responsible for developing and maintaining an inclusive environment. That is why our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals underpin our core values. With increased diversity comes increased innovation and creativity. Ensuring we're best placed to serve our clients and communities. Stats Perform is committed to seeking diversity, equity, and inclusion in all we do.