Delivery Manager, Entain
Sports Modelling
+ Bonus + Sharesave Scheme
2+ days a week in office
Sports betting and gaming entertainment provider
Be an early applicant
Sports betting and gaming entertainment provider
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
+ Bonus + Sharesave Scheme
2+ days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To lead the change in sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment.
Role
Who you are
- A degree (PhD, MSc, BSc) in a STEM subject or similar provable numerate and quantitative skills
- Demonstrable over two years’ Product and/or Delivery Management experience within the Sports Betting industry, with a solid understanding of sports modelling, odds compilation, and risk management
- Excellent presentation, documentation, time management, communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively and autonomously
- Strong problem-solving skills with a pragmatic and analytical outlook
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of a typical Back Office Architecture and Modelling in the Sports Betting Industry
- Experience using DevOps tools such as Azure DevOps / Jira
- Experience with concurrent development source control (GIT)
- Mathematics skills such as dealing with matrices, probabilities, and statistics
- Experience generating reports, dashboards and data visualisations to explain the results and behaviour of models and analyses
- Familiarity with SQL and experience working with relational databases
- Bonus: A keen interest in American sports. (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, NCAAB, NCAAF, Tennis or Soccer)
What the job involves
- As a Delivery Manager within Angstrom’s Modelling & Data Engineering team, you will play an integral part by driving the implementation of our product offering and ensuring the business meets client demands with respect to accurate and low latency sports forecasts
- You will use your expertise in delivery management to provide a timely and accurate delivery of Models and Processes within Modelling & Data Engineering
- Lead cross-functional teams, including Data Science, Software Engineering & Data Engineering, to drive the development and optimisation of Models & Processes within Modelling & Data Engineering
- Collaborate with Data Science Leads and Tech Leads to define detailed requirements for our models and to manage timelines effectively from ideation to delivery
- Utilise agile methodologies and ceremonies to manage the Modelling & Data Engineering development lifecycle, ensuring agile response to market trends, product feedback, and technological advancements
- Act as the primary liaison for Modelling-related communications, engaging with internal stakeholders, external partners, and key customers to gather feedback and drive improvements
- Work with the Data Science Leads to define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for the models and ensure that the processes are in place to report these back to the Business
- Encourage best software development practices with respect to code management and structure
- Develop and maintain Modelling & Data Engineering documentation such that new joiners have a smooth onboarding process
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Entain stands as a prominent global player in the sports betting and gaming industry, operating within the expansive realm of entertainment. Engaging in diverse facets of sports betting, gaming, and interactive entertainment, the company boasts ownership and management of a varied portfolio featuring renowned brands like Bwin, Coral, Foxy, and Ladbrokes.
At the core of its services, Entain facilitates sports betting, enabling users to wager on a multitude of sporting events. Additionally, the company offers an array of gaming services encompassing casino games, poker, and various interactive entertainment options. Leveraging advanced technological capabilities, Entain is uniquely positioned to deliver an unparalleled and sophisticated user experience.
The company's strategic prowess is evident through key partnerships, notably with MGM Resorts International, exemplifying its concerted efforts to establish a significant presence in the US market. Entain continues to navigate industry complexities, underpinned by its diverse brand portfolio, cutting-edge technology, and strategic collaborations.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
48% female employees
Company
Company benefits
- Private medical insurance
- Pension Scheme
- Sharesave Scheme
- Paid subscription to the mental wellbeing app Unmind
- Entain & Enhance days – 2 paid days off to focus on you professional or personal development
Company values
- Do what’s right
- Go beyond
- Keep it Simple
- Win together
Company HQ
Stratford, London, UK
Articles
Leadership
Stella David
(CEO)Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Entain
- Levelling the playing field. At Entain we do what’s right. It’s one of our core values. Which is why we’re taking the lead when it comes to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive future - for our people, the wider sports betting industry, and society beyond. Our purpose at Entain is to bring moments of excitement into people’s lives. But none of this would be possible without our people working at their best. To achieve that, we’re creating an environment where everyone can feel psychologically safe, included and heard. Where being accepted for who you are is a given. Here, we celebrate individual differences, and make sure everyone is supported, and empowered, to thrive.
Share this job
View 18 more jobs at Entain