We’re building the future of sport. Bolt6 is a sports technology company at the forefront of visual innovation – from real‑time tracking and data overlays to immersive broadcast graphics and AR experiences. We work across tennis, golf, motorsport, volleyball, and more; partnering with rights holders and broadcasters to elevate how sport is seen, understood, and enjoyed.
What You’ll Do
As Tennis Project Lead, you manage end‑to‑end delivery of Bolt6 products at live sporting events. You will work closely with Operations Managers, supervise senior engineers, graduate engineers and placement students, and take responsibility for on‑site leadership and delivery accuracy.
The role blends technical input, planning, team leadership, and continuous system improvement. You will work approximately 150 days on‑site each year, lead preparation and live delivery, and act as the first point of escalation for site teams. This role is instrumental in shaping how our systems perform at event level and how our team evolves.
Event Delivery
- Lead full operational delivery for assigned events across tennis ELC and PBT.
- Oversee setup, live operation, and post‑event review.
- Manage pre‑event communications with internal teams, tournament directors, partners, and vendors.
- Maintain delivery quality, reliability, and operational control.
- Coordinate remote support when not on‑site.
Operational Performance
- Identify improvements in processes, documentation, and set‑up workflows.
- Maintain accurate tracking of technical kit and logistics.
- Keep operational requirements and playbooks aligned with product developments.
- Support introduction of new systems on‑site and guide teams through adoption.
Team Leadership
- Line‑manage up to eight engineers or senior engineers.
- Support site leads, act as escalation point, and build their confidence in live delivery.
- Run performance feedback cycles and maintain accurate skill records.
- Assist with recruitment and progression of operational staff.
Feedback & Communication
- Capture feedback from technical directors and partner teams.
- Share operational insights with leadership and development groups.
- Support troubleshooting during live events, both remotely and on‑site.
What You’ll Bring
- Proven experience in live operational delivery.
- Technical competence in hardware installation, networking, and live systems.
- Strong organisational approach and ability to lead small teams.
- Clear communication under pressure; good client interaction.
- Flexibility around working hours and international travel.
Nice to Haves
- Background in sports technology, broadcast operations or network infrastructure.
- STEM or equivalent technical foundation.
- Strong interest in sport.
What We Offer
- £35,000 to £45,000 depending on experience.
- Ownership and autonomy of your work.
- The opportunity to work in sport at an elite level.
- Support through learning and development tailored to your role.
- Credit for promotions and internal changes to help top talent grow and stay engaged.
- Bonus scheme.
- Health and wellbeing stipend.
- Flexible working when not travelling.
Location
In this role, expect to be working on‑site at sports events around the world for about 150 days per year. When not on‑site, you may work remotely or from our offices in London or Winchester.
Diversity & Inclusion
We have a commitment to diversity and inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, and identity. We celebrate differences. We encourage different opinions and approaches to be heard, and we use these to build the best products in the world. We want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made, please get in touch with us at careers@bolt6.ai.
