Technical Program Manager, Genius Sports
$145-170k
1-3 days a week in office (Manhattan, NYC)
Sports data and technology company
Job no longer available
Sports data and technology company
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$145-170k
1-3 days a week in office (Manhattan, NYC)
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
- The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of managing large Programs across various products and disciplines, handling multiple deliverables, and managing relationships with multiple stakeholders and partners
- A strong foundation in technology is essential—the TPM must have the ability to understand, interpret, and communicate technical concepts, as well as support our technical teams through the delivery cycle
- The TPM must be self-motivated with a drive to excel and capable of delivering results independently
- Strong written and presentation skills and stakeholder management expertise are essential
- 8+ years of Program Management experience, including 5 or more years leading multiple complex technology-focused Programs
- Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, related field, or equivalent experience
- Strong technical background in building platforms, products, or services
- Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a matrix environment and influence at all organizational levels
- Demonstrable understanding of the software development lifecycle and experience with agile software development methodologies and project management tools
- Proven track record in delivering results in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
- Experience working with product managers and delivery teams to deliver incrementally against defined roadmaps and project plans
- Understanding of technical solution design and development to enable project governance and execution
- Understanding of build, test, acceptance, and issue/incident management processes
- Experience collaborating with 3rd party technology/software providers
- Experience with software projects, including full-release management
- Ability to manage virtual teams and work across global time zones
- Exceptional communication skills, conveying complex information to technical and executive-level audiences
- Strong problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to identify issues early and recommend actionable solutions
What the job involves
- We are looking for an experienced Technical Program Manager (TPM) to oversee large-scale, cross-functional Program
- This role will work closely with business, product, and technology leaders to drive Program from planning to execution, ensuring that goals align with business and client priorities while navigating complex technological and operational challenges
- This role is based in our recently opened, global center, New York City office
- Located in midtown Manhattan, amongst the iconic skyline, you'll be immersed in cultural richness that inspires innovation and creativity
- Lead and manage the successful execution of cross-functional Programs, working closely with leadership, product, engineering, operations, and clients/partners
- Collaborate with internal and external teams to define the Programs goals, success criteria, deliverables, and outcomes
- Break down requirements into execution plans with clearly defined milestones, scope commitments, resource plans, and schedules
- Track and manage dependencies, blockers, and risks. Identify and execute mitigation strategies to prevent these from derailing the Programs success
- Lead cross-functional meetings and work sessions, establish Programs operating rhythms, and ensure alignment across all contributing teams. Drive appropriate decisions and actions to keep Programmes on track despite uncertainty or aggressive deadlines
- Work with product, engineering, and operations teams on the technical delivery of products and services associated with the Program
- Lead technology-focused discussions, help identify gaps and manage blockers that help mobilize the solutions team
- Translate and present technical concepts from a product and engineering perspective for a non-technical audience
- Craft communication of progress toward goals and deliverables—report status across different groups and work-streams. Proactively set expectations internally and externally and communicate potential risks or delays
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and success metrics. Collect, analyze, and share relevant data to inform decision-making and make Program information visible to stakeholders
- Create and refine processes as needed, focusing on reliability, automation, scaling, and continuous improvement across Programs
- Build strong relationships across teams and organizational boundaries
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 240k covered events, being the official provider of critical data about these events. Since launching they have become the trusted partner of over 400 organisations such as 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.
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Employee endorsements
Opportunities to learn
"There are so many intricacies in sports and sports strategy, that I'm always learning at Genius. And the opportunity to work on sports models for..."
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 values
- One team - We use our collective intelligence to work towards shared goals. We never let egos get in the way. We look out for each other and communicate actively and openly
- Being brave - We think big and act boldly. We set ambitious goals that push boundaries and inspire us. We're obsessed with revolutionizing sports
- Driving change - We have a growth mindset. We seize opportunities that fuel our ambition. We go all in to make those opportunities a success
Company HQ
Soho, London, UK
Articles
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.
People progressing
Katie joined in 2019 as a Legal Assistant in London. She combined two years of study with her role to qualify as a solicitor and is now based in NYC as a Foreign Legal Counsel - Regulatory Licensing.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Genius Sports
- As well as having specific policies, practices, and training in place, we also operate a dedicated ‘Diversity & Inclusion Action Group’ of volunteers from all levels and areas of the business. This Group plays a key role in turning ideas into actions, and our volunteers have created and run original initiatives increasing awareness and understanding of issues including unconscious bias, racial equality, and neurodiversity across our business.
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