Have you always wanted to work with (live) sports every day? In this job, you will contribute to the smooth organization and execution of our daily operations to deliver live scores of over a thousand leagues across the globe. We are seeking a skilled Manager to lead our Live Data Production team in Mumbai. As the Manager, Live Data Production, you will be responsible for managing a large team of six assistant managers and over 115 live data operators. In addition to leading local operations, you will play an integral role in improving our efforts to stimulate global partnership with several live data production teams across the world.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Working with sports means an ever-changing landscape; you will need to be able to solve problems and help your direct reports find fitting solutions for them and their teams.
Developing talent has to be top of mind; the team is going through transition, and we expect you to create an environment where our people are comfortable learning new skills and growing within their roles.
Join stakeholders' meetings on a weekly basis to ensure local needs are aligned with global team goals. You will be expected to represent your team's wins and challenges and productively add to discussions regarding global targets.
Ensuring the quality and continuity of our 24/7 operation.
Stimulate knowledge sharing with local teams, encouraging uniformity in execution of tasks.
Conducting performance reviews and providing coaching and guidance on a regular basis.
Collaborate with local and international stakeholders who support our operation.
Work on strategic assignments independently or in a group setting.
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be a graduate in any field.
At least 2 years of experience as a People Leader.
Hybrid work arrangement; residence near the office is mandatory for occasional in-office work.
Should be proficient in the English language and possess excellent writing and communication skills.
Ready to work when sports are happening.
Preferred skills:
Confidence and ability to thrive in a self-directed, fast-paced environment.
Solid communication and time-management skills required.
Have excellent computer skills.
Good judgment and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of various sports and the media sector is desirable.
Desired Skills:
Able to work when sports are happening.
Experience leading a production-based team working under deadlines.
Technical proficiency with scheduling applications and Google Suite.
Adaptability to changing priorities and business needs.
Must exhibit strong attention to detail and possess the ability to multi-task and self-motivate.
A quality-focus who demonstrates sound judgment, critical thinking, problem solving and has an ability to spot trends and/or anomalies.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Gracenote, a Nielsen company, provides music, video, and sports content along with technologies to the world's hottest entertainment products and brands, which is also a global standard for music and video recognition which is supported by the largest source of entertainment data. Gracenote features descriptions of more than 200 million tracks, TV listings for 85+ countries, and statistics from 4,500 sports leagues and competitions.
