At Champion Data, our dedicated team are united by sport and driven by data. We strive to revolutionise and transform sport data globally by leveraging our cutting-edge technology and expert team, ensuring we deliver the best possible outcomes for our partners and clients. About the job Champion Data has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dedicated Engineering Manager to join our team! The Engineering Manager is a senior people and technical leader within Champion Data's Technology function, accountable for leading, developing and supporting a group of engineers while providing strong technical guidance across the teams and client engagements they support. The role combines people leadership and engineering leadership, with an equal split of (people leadership, capability development and organisational responsibilities), and (technical leadership, engineering oversight and selective hands-on contribution). The Engineering Manager is accountable for: The performance, wellbeing, development and effectiveness of the engineers they lead. Building strong engineering capability, leadership behaviours and succession within their teams. Providing visible technical leadership and ensuring engineering standards, practices and technical direction are understood and applied. Supporting high-quality technical decision-making and reducing technical and delivery risk. Creating a healthy, accountable, innovative and high-performing engineering culture. Acting as a senior technology representative across client engagements and the wider Champion Data organisation. The role is expected to operate beyond the boundaries of an individual project or client engagement. While Engineering Managers may contribute directly to client delivery, their people and organisational leadership responsibilities are a core and explicit part of the role. Key Responsibilities Provide direct people leadership for an allocated group of engineers. Run regular 1:1s and lead performance, development and career conversations. Set clear expectations and provide timely, constructive feedback. Identify individual strengths, development needs and progression opportunities. Address performance or behavioural concerns early and constructively. Build trust, engagement, accountability and psychological safety across the team. Support recruitment, onboarding and retention of high-quality engineering talent. Capability Development enable and develop engineers to own and deliver that work. Measure technical contribution through team capability and engineering outcomes rather than individual coding volume. Regional including showers, wellness/prayer room
Engineering Manager employer: Champion Data
Champion Data is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and supportive work culture, where innovation and personal growth are at the forefront. With flexible hybrid working arrangements, extensive employee benefits including Mindful Me Days for wellbeing, and a strong focus on learning and development, you will thrive in a dynamic environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. Join us in our central London office or work remotely, and be part of a passionate team dedicated to revolutionising sports data globally.
