Entain
Sports & Fitness
DataScienceManager
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“Data Science Manager at Entain. Skills: Data Science Management, Team Leadership, Model Development, Stakeholder Communication. Resource planning of Data Scientists. Manage, coach, and develop Data Science Leads”
Industry & Context.
Performance challenges; Capability challenges; Resourcing issues
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Demonstrated success managing Data Science Leads, Skilled in aligning delivery across multiple projects, Advanced programming experience (R/Python/C#/Java), Excellent communication and leadership skills, Proven ability to manage hiring, Familiar with cross-functional planning, Champions a culture of collaboration, Domain expertise in sports modelling, 2+ years managing teams
Nice to Have
Experience building or scaling data science functions, Familiarity with model governance, Knowledge of tooling and infrastructure challenges, Strategic thinking in resource allocation, Deep awareness of current trends, Experience using cloud services (AWS preferred), PhD, MSc, BSc in STEM
What You'll Do.
Resource planning of Data Scientists
and develop Data Science Leads
Support Leads in planning
Prioritise forecasting models
Deliver high-quality forecasting models
Set technical standards
Maintain code practices
Maintain documentation
Identify capacity challenges
Address capability challenges
Address performance challenges
Collaborate with Delivery counterparts
Collaborate with Engineering counterparts
Maintain efficient team operations
Shape department-wide strategy
Facilitate cross-team learning
Facilitate innovation
Facilitate sharing of best practices
Act as escalation point
Represent Data Science function
Maintain collaborative culture
Maintain supportive culture
Maintain high-performance culture
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional planning; Cross-departmental discussions; Leadership meetings; Delivery and Engineering counterparts
Communication Scope
Technical stakeholders; Non-technical stakeholders; Cross-departmental discussions; Leadership meetings
Process & Methodology
Prioritisation, Capacity management, Roadmap planning
Full Job Description
This role is for Angstrom Sports, a proprietary sports pricing and product provider, building intricate, simulation driven pricing and risk systems to support the success of key sports brands across the Entain group. Founded in 2018 and having established itself as a pioneer in player-level, play-by-play simulations and forecasting, Angstrom was acquired by Entain in 2023. Today, we operate as a semi-autonomous division, responsible for delivering the group’s most advanced pricing and risk capabilities with a focus on the US market. We’re committed to building the next generation of sports betting products — sports-first, recreationally-focused, and designed to make betting more engaging, more intelligent, and more fun. We’re proud to be a high-performing, low-ego team where brilliant people are empowered and people work to become brilliant. While we’re ambitious and delivery-driven, we take real pride in how we operate and the health of our independent culture, underpinned by mutual trust and respect. We have an exciting opportunity for a talented organiser of people & projects to join our rapidly expanding Sports Analytics company based in London Bridge. As Data Science Manager, you are responsible for managing the Leads of multiple sport-specific modelling teams. You ensure consistency, alignment, and delivery across the portfolio of models while supporting the career development of Lead Data Scientists. You will work closely with the Head of Data Science on planning, staffing, and setting the direction for the function. You will be instrumental in scaling the data science capability and ensuring technical quality, delivery efficiency, and team cohesion across the department. Key responsibilities * Resource planning of the Data Scientists to optimise departmental objectives and tasks in ongoing projects. * Manage, coach, and develop Data Science Leads across multiple teams. * Support Leads in planning, prioritisation, and delivery of high-quality forecasting mode
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