General Manager of Systems Engineering, Genius Sports
$220-315k
+ Equity Plan
4+ days a week in office
Sports data & technology company
Job no longer available
Sports data & technology company
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$220-315k
+ Equity Plan
4+ days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To be the must-have digital technology partner for all leagues, sports content distributors, sportsbooks, and brands.
Role
Who you are
- This is a critical role for an experienced leader who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is eager to make a lasting impact on the company’s technology and security landscape
- We are seeking an accomplished technology leader with a track record in managing diverse technical teams, setting strategic direction, and achieving high-impact results
- 10+ years of leadership experience in engineering, technical operations, and/or product management within a technology-driven organization, ideally in sports, data, or media sectors
- Strong strategic thinking and operational planning skills, with a history of successfully aligning technical roadmaps with business objectives
- Demonstrated expertise in engineering management and product lifecycle management, with hands-on experience in scaling systems and delivering high-performance solutions
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and engage senior stakeholders
- A proven ability to build, mentor, and retain high-performing teams in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; advanced degree or equivalent experience preferred
What the job involves
- The General Manager, Systems Engineering will be a senior leader within the organization, responsible for overseeing all aspects of Information Technology (IT), Information Security (InfoSec), and DevOps
- Based in New York and reporting directly to the Group CTO, this role will drive the strategic vision, operational excellence, and innovation required to support Genius Sports’ technology infrastructure and business objectives
- The GM, Systems Engineering will lead a high-performing team to ensure secure, scalable, and efficient technology operations across the organization
- They will be tasked with aligning IT, InfoSec, and DevOps functions with the company’s growth strategy, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability
- This is a critical role for an experienced leader who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is eager to make a lasting impact on the company’s technology and security landscape
- Develop and execute the strategic vision for Information Technology (IT), Information Security (InfoSec), and DevOps functions, ensuring alignment with the organization’s overall technology and business goals
- Lead and manage all aspects of the organization’s IT infrastructure, including network, hardware, software, and cloud services, to ensure seamless operations and scalability
- Drive the integration and optimization of DevOps practices, enhancing the software development lifecycle through automation, collaboration, and innovation
- Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure, scalable, and resilient IT systems, ensuring the highest levels of uptime and performance
- Build and lead a high-performing DevOps organization, driving continuous integration, continuous deployment (CI/CD), and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices
- Develop and enforce robust InfoSec policies, protocols, and controls to safeguard the organization’s data, systems, and intellectual property from internal and external threats
- Lead a diverse team of IT, InfoSec, and DevOps professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning
- Partner with HR to attract, retain, and develop top-tier talent, ensuring the team remains at the forefront of emerging technologies and practices
- Mentor and empower team leaders, setting clear goals and providing the resources needed to achieve operational and strategic objectives
- Work closely with the Group CTO and other senior leaders to align IT, InfoSec, and DevOps initiatives with business priorities
- Collaborate across departments to ensure technology and security strategies support business objectives and regulatory compliance requirements
- Act as a key advisor to executive leadership on technology investments, InfoSec risks, and operational efficie
- Develop and manage the annual budget for IT, InfoSec, and DevOps functions, ensuring optimal allocation of resources
- Evaluate and negotiate vendor contracts, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with organizational needs
- Oversee the lifecycle of technology assets, ensuring efficient procurement, deployment, and retirement processes
- Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies, identifying opportunities to innovate and enhance IT, InfoSec, and DevOps practices
- Lead initiatives to modernize legacy systems, optimize workflows, and improve organizational efficiency through technology
- Establish and track KPIs to measure and improve the performance of IT, InfoSec, and DevOps functions
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and frameworks (e.g., GDPR, SOC 2, ISO 27001) across IT and InfoSec operations
- Oversee the development and execution of disaster recovery and business continuity plans, ensuring organizational resilience
- Monitor and mitigate risks across the technology landscape, responding proactively to emerging threats and vulnerabilities
Our take
Genius Sports is a sports data and technology provider that acquires precise data about worldwide sports events. It then delivers data in the form of video streaming and integrity services to the sports, betting, and media ecosystem in order to empower them to create unique fan experiences.
The company differentiates itself through the fact that it has exclusive rights to access the official data of its over 240,000 covered events, being the official provider of critical data about these events. Since launching they have become the trusted partner of organisations such as the NFL, NBA, FIFA, EPL and NASCAR.
Genius Sports operates in a competitive field, with the likes of Sportradar and Stats Perform. However, the company's range of strategic acquisitions, partnerships, dMY Technology Group merger, and its impressive NYSE valuation have further increased its stake in this competitive industry.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company
Funding (1 round)
Oct 2015
$12.5m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Total funding: $12.5m
Company benefits
- Annual leave allowance
- Skills training
- Fitness & wellbeing programme
- Work from home opportunities
- Health insurance
- Workcation (1 month working from anywhere worldwide)
- Volunteer Day
- World Mental Health Day off
- Christmas-New Year off
Company HQ
Soho, London, UK
Leadership
Mark Locke
(CEO)Under Mark’s leadership, Genius has grown exponentially to become one of the world’s largest sports data and technology companies.
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