Fixture Management Team Lead

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About Genius Sports

Genius Sports is on a mission to be the must-have digital sports technology partner for all leagues, sports content providers, sportsbooks and brands.

By bringing together next-gen technology and the finest live data available, we’re enabling a new era of sports for fans worldwide and delivering experiences that are more immersive, interactive and personalized than ever before.

Fixture Management Team Lead

The Role:

The Fixture Management Team Lead is an experienced professional, who is equally responsible for the overall progress and performance of a team including both people management and timely and accurate data delivery. The role itself requires a balanced combination of leadership skills and product knowledge, as well as industry understanding. Being the first point of contact for both internal and external customers, Team Lead is expected to skillfully handle different levels of communication, while maintaining productive relations with all parties.

Main Responsibilities:

Lead and manage a team of full-time employees, fostering a positive and motivating work environment.

Identify individual coaching needs and provide ongoing feedback to support professional development and growth.

Plan workloads effectively in both the short and long term, aligned with production goals and operational demands.

Set clear expectations and objectives, ensuring the team remains informed about operational and organizational changes.

Oversee day-to-day operations, regularly monitor team performance, and implement improvements.

Evaluate and optimize workflows, procedures, and tools to meet evolving requirements and industry standards.

Delegate tasks appropriately, providing guidance and motivation to ensure successful execution.

Prepare detailed performance reports and conduct analyses to support decision-making.

Resolve customer issues efficiently and maintain strong communication across functions.

Take an active role in recruitment and onboarding.

Handle disciplinary matters professionally, in accordance with company policies.

Requirements:

Strong leadership and communication skills, with a proven ability to manage and motivate teams

Solid sports data product knowledge and understanding of industry dynamics

Broad and up-to-date knowledge of multiple sports

Fluent in written and spoken English

High emotional intelligence and the ability to foster positive relationships

Reliable, consistent, and detail-oriented

Analytical mindset with solid problem-solving and decision-making capabilities

Self-aware, reflective, and open to feedback

Naturally curious, proactive, and eager to innovate

Skilled at multitasking and working to tight deadlines in a dynamic environment

Adaptable, resilient, and able to thrive under pressure

Energetic, enthusiastic, and solutions-oriented – a true “can-do” attitude

Can work hybrid mode with 2 office days

Our ways of working

This role is on-site in our Sofia office. We enjoy an ‘office-first’ culture and maximize opportunities to collaborate, connect and learn together. Our hybrid working models differ depending on your role, team and location.

We're One Team. We're Brave. We Drive Change.

One team, being brave, driving change.

This role is on-site in our Sofia office. We enjoy an ‘office-first’ culture and maximize opportunities to collaborate, connect and learn together. Our hybrid working models differ depending on your role, team and location.

We are One Genius.

The way we think and behave is shaped by our core values.

We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and the ability to make a difference.

Please let us know when you apply if you need any assistance during the recruiting process due to a disability.

What’s in it for you?

As well as a competitive salary and range of benefits, we’re committed to supporting employee wellbeing and helping you grow your skills, experience and career.

• Vacation

25 days per year

+Christmas to New Year off

+World mental health day off

• Other Leave

14 public holidays

+Enhanced maternity paternity leave

+Volunteer day

• Health

Medical

+Medical, dental & vision cover

+Mental wellbeing support and EAP

• Development

Numerous in-house courses

+Access to a world class learning platform

+Budget for external courses

• Concessions

Compliant with country specific retirement savings

• Other perks

Sports and social events and clubs

+Workcation (1 month working from anywhere in the world)

+Electronic food vouchers: sport and transport allowance

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