Data Operations Manager

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At Mustard Systems, we leverage statistical modeling to dive into sports events and help us make informed predictions about future outcomes. By utilising our unique datasets, advanced statistical models, and custom-built software, we strive to accurately forecast sports results.

We are seeking a meticulous and cricket-knowledgeable Cricket Data Operations Manager to oversee our data gathering processes, guaranteeing accurate ball-by-ball data and contributing to the development of the tools and procedures that support our data pipeline.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Oversee manual data collection, which includes providing training and ongoing quality feedback.
• Collaborate with development teams to design and improve the user interfaces for manual data collection, automate data collection procedures, and enhance other internal tools.
• Supervise cricket data collection to ensure thorough and prompt coverage across various leagues and formats.
• Establish clear procedures, documentation, and standards for data collection workflows.
• Work with a high degree of autonomy and ensure effective communication with both internal and external teams.
• Lead our data quality team, which is tasked with manual data collection and data cleaning.

Requirements

Must-Haves

• Deep cricket knowledge to drive our data collection process and define how cricket events should be recorded.
• Experience working with (sports) data operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and own workflows end-to-end.
• Strong attention to detail with a quality-first mindset.
• Willingness to travel internationally to provide in-person training

Benefits

Why join Mustard Systems?

• Hybrid working environment. We're in the office every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, and work from home every Wednesday and Friday
• Work on cutting-edge systems in a competitive and innovative field.
• Collaborate with a smart, driven team, where your contributions directly impact business performance.
• Opportunity to drive the company's technical direction and double its revenue in the next three years.

Comprehensive benefits, including:

• Competitive salary and bonus potential

• Enhanced pension match with salary sacrifice option.

• Health insurance and life assurance.

• Sabbatical leave after five years.

• 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays).