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SPSportradar

Senior Operational Lead – Live Sports Data Production(m/w/x)

Leipzig
Full-timeOn-siteSenior

Live sports data production for global sports tech firm. Operational leadership and KPI-driven process management required. Flexible hours, autonomy in tasks.

Requirements

  • Operations, program management, or operational leadership background
  • Success in fast-paced, high-stakes environments
  • Ability to run recurring workflows, syncs, and KPI-driven processes
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Influence without authority
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and changing priorities
  • Ability to drive process improvements
  • Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives
  • Financial acumen
  • Comfortable reading reports, tracking budgets, and managing cost controls
  • Genuine passion for sports
  • Understanding of live data importance and context
  • Experience building something from scratch
  • Experience initiating transformational change in complex operational environments
  • Experience working with C-level or senior stakeholders
  • Background in media, betting, content rights, or similar industries
  • Experience working effectively with global teams
  • Proactive mindset
  • Proactive problem hunting
  • Exceptional communication skills with strategic awareness
  • Ability to tailor messages across contexts and levels
  • Meet most of the listed criteria

Tasks

  • Drive weekly operational syncs and KPI reviews
  • Support quarterly planning cycles and OKR reviews
  • Conduct workflow health checks and retrospective sessions
  • Identify and prevent bottlenecks
  • Establish clear escalation pathways
  • Synthesize executive-level operational insights
  • Oversee scout onboarding and training programs
  • Manage new rights-deal workflows end-to-end
  • Ensure cross-functional alignment and timely execution
  • Create and maintain governance frameworks
  • Develop and uphold reporting standards
  • Maintain operational documentation
  • Improve operational reporting and dashboards
  • Generate high-level operational insights
  • Serve as central coordination point for leadership
  • Break down silos between teams
  • Maintain structured communication channels
  • Strengthen cross-functional collaboration
  • Manage operational escalations with clarity
  • Ensure timely resolution and transparent updates
  • Strengthen the leadership team's operating model
  • Partner with SVP to design operational improvements
  • Implement scaling frameworks
  • Absorb coordination and operational load
  • Free up leadership time for strategic initiatives
  • Proactively surface issues requiring leadership attention

Work Experience

  • approx. 4 - 6 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degreeOR
  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Benefits

Flexible Working

  • Flexible working hours

Other Benefits

  • Autonomy in tasks
  • Women in Tech group
  • Pride group
  • Reulay app

Informal Culture

  • Collaborative environment
  • Vibrant and inclusive community

Team Events

  • Social events
  • Teambuilding

Mental Health Support

  • Global Employee Assistance Programme
  • Calm app

Learning & Development

  • Online training videos
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