Head Of Football Manager Web Development And Data Api

We are Sports Interactive 🎮The gaming studio behind: ⚽ Football Manager.Founded in 1994, Sports Interactive (‘SI’) became a wholly owned subsidiary of SEGA Europe in 2006. Based at the Here East technology hub in Stratford, East London, the SI team continues to expand as we bring our titles to an ever-growing audience across an increasing variety of platforms.To support our growth, we welcome the opportunity to connect with passionate people with the drive to match our ambitions and initiative to realise your individual potential.

Position Overview

We are looking for a Head ofFootball Manager Web Development andData API  who will be responsible for leading a new department in the studio which is focused on building and maintaining a suite of web and Data applications.One of the key pillars of within this new team is our Online Research Database (ORDB), a web-based application for managing football data. Alongside it is our data API platform which supports our Business Development efforts. This API will provide reliable and secure access to our football database, enabling partners to leverage our data in their own products and services.To be successful in this role, you should have an interest in (football) data and experience working with or building out large scale applications and services. An excellent communicator with proven leadership capabilities and excellent project management skills. You’ll have a work history that demonstrates that you can operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously is essential

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and develop our product (s) roadmap in line with our business objectives.
• Work with existing Product Owners and stakeholders, providing them with inspiration, guidance and support to ensure that the application meets business and user requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as IT, engineering, and BD to ensure product delivery and performance.
• Drive the direction of our data API platform, ensuring that it meets industry standards and provides reliable and secure access to data. Deliver customer centric product outcomes to the professional market.
• Manage relationships with external partners, ensuring that the data API platform meets their needs and expectations.
• Analyze market trends, customer feedback, and industry data to identify opportunities for improvement and new developments.
• Communicate regularly with senior leadership and cross-functional teams on product performance, trends, and roadmaps.

Requirements:

• Experience in leading and managing product teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills
• Strong understanding of Web Development technologies, data management, and API design and development
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality products and driving product success.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits of Working at Sports Interactive:

• A flexible working policy to best suit you and your team. 🏠
• Subsidised mental health, therapy and coaching sessions are available. 😌
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 7% of annual salary). 🏦
• Free onsite evening bar in the Sports Interactive London HQ. 🍹
• A well-stocked breakfast bar with cereals, fruits, teas, and coffees. 🥣
• Regular events in collaboration with our partnered football clubs. 🏟️
• Access to our on-site physical and massage therapist services. 💆
• Multiple clubs and societies to join e.g., book club and art workshops. 🫶
• Free access to games released under the SEGA Europe umbrella. 🕹️
• A range of Gym Membership options through our Benefits partners. 🏋️
• Fully Subsidised Healthcare and Dental Plans. 🦷
• Free Travel Insurance for yourself and your family. ✈️
• A personalized football shirt upon passing probation. 👕

What is it like to work here?

We approach everything with passion, whether that is making our mark on the gaming and football industries or doing our bit for the world around us. We want to share that outlook with everyone who shows up to work here each day.For us, talent wins games, but teamwork wins titles. Collaboration is the key to constantly topping our best. We believe everyone matters, no matter which part of the business you are in, so we encourage and support our people in driving your own growth and realising your full potential. But, more than anything else, we are a team. A team with a down-to-earth dynamic, that has a lot of fun doing what we do.And whether that’s technical tweaks or fine-tuning our creative process, everything is geared at producing the best game possible for our players. To do that, we need to be tenacious and move quickly, and not be afraid of switching things up. It is these principles that have enabled us to produce a game that has defined year after year, and that will continue to push us for many more to come.Our flexible working culture gives you the opportunity to optimise your workload, with in-office, hybrid, and remote working options dependent on role. So, if you want a work/life balance, we are behind you. Because while we live to create extraordinary games, we know that is not all you have got going on. You can trust that we always keep things in perspective, fostering an environment where work can be more than just a job.We’re also a London Living Wage employer, boast one of the lowest staff turnover rates in the industry and are proud to have won the ‘Best Places to Work’ award by Gamesindustry.biz 2023.We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from any relevant candidate irrespective of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief.SI is proudly a Disability Confident Committed employer, and we are dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. Our studio has disabled access and facilities but please ensure you advise us if you require any other reasonable adjustments to be made to support you during the recruitment process.