Project Manager

LSports has positioned itself as the number 1 provider of sports data in the world. On its mission to bring innovation to the industry, the company has mastered sports data collection and analysis, advanced data management, and unique stimulation services such as AI-based sports tips, high-quality sport visualization, and more.

The sports data industry is still growing, and LSports real-time solutions are at the forefront.

If you share our love of sports and tech, you've got the passion and will to better the sports-tech and data industries - join the team!

We are looking for a highly motivated Project Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Technical Project Management: Manage projects and be responsible for the overall execution of the group while working closely with product managers, group, and team leaders, system architects, and DevOps to ensure successful delivery.
• Roadmap Planning and Execution: Take accountability for roadmap planning, management, and execution, ensuring alignment with technical requirements and capabilities.
• Resource Planning: Plan resources and make ongoing adjustments to meet project needs effectively.
• Project Leadership: Lead project kickoffs, R&D plans, rollout plans, and risk management activities with a strong focus on technical deliverables.
• Problem Solving and Escalation: Act as a catalyst and escalation point for technical teams and groups, eliminating impediments and ensuring smooth progress.
• Performance Measurement: Measure teams' progress in quality, efficiency, collaboration, and success rates, particularly focusing on technical milestones.
• Methodology Implementation: Implement and enforce work procedures and methodologies, emphasizing best practices in technical project management.
• Agile Facilitation: Facilitate Agile ceremonies and meetings, ensuring that technical teams are engaged and productive.
• Release Management: Manage release cycles and scope, coordinating with technical teams to ensure timely and high-quality releases.
• Sprint Oversight: Oversee sprint management, ensuring that technical tasks are prioritized and completed effectively.
• Coordination of External Activities: Coordinate external activities that impact technical projects and teams.
• Jira and Confluence Administration: Serve as the Jira and Confluence Admin for the group, including managing dashboards, projects, filters, workflows, and automation, with a focus on technical project tracking.
• Stakeholder Communication: Proactively communicate with stakeholders to foster engagement, provide technical insights, identify problems, propose solutions, and implement efficiency improvements.
• Gatekeeping and Support: Act as the gatekeeper for external distractions and serve as the go-to person for everyone within the group, particularly for technical queries and support.
  
  

• At least 5 years of experience in Agile software project management, with a focus on Scrum development and deployment lifecycle – must
• At least 3 years of experience in managing cloud-based projects - must
• Experience as a Jira Administrator – Big advantage
• Familiarity with the sports industry and sports betting industry - an advantage
• Experience in leading data projects based on queues (RMQ, Kafka, etc) and - an advantage
• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or equivalent - an advantage
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Excellent communication skills, including good verbal and written skills in English.
• Solid organizational skills, including attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple projects.