Head of Projects - Growth Sports

1 Month ago • All levels • Operations • $58,500 PA - $71,500 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Head of Projects, Growth Sports at Hawk-Eye, based in London/Basingstoke, is responsible for all project activity within the Growth Sports department globally. This includes strategic big bets (e.g., boxing, motorsports, golf), expanded services for existing customers, new technology integration, and major event delivery. The role demands strong cross-functional collaboration with commercial, operations, product development, and PMO teams. The successful candidate will define and manage go-to-market playbooks, lead project teams, and ensure seamless integration of Hawk-Eye services across various sports. A demonstrable track record of project delivery, especially complex technical services, is essential, along with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Must have:
  • Project delivery experience (complex, technical services)
  • Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
  • Stakeholder management (internal & external)
  • Prioritization & time management
  • International project experience
Good to have:
  • Knowledge of Hawk-Eye products/services
  • Experience with Hawk-Eye technologies
  • Sports industry experience

Job Details

Head of Projects, Growth Sports

 Location: London/Basingstoke

Contract: Full-Time

Salary: £45-55K GBP base annual salary, plus benefits

Start Date: ASAP

WHAT THE JOB IS ALL ABOUT »

Hi, I'm Angela, Head of Growth Sports here at Hawk-Eye; I'm growing my team and would love to invite you to apply!  The Growth Sports department works with a wide range of sports that are growing in terms of Hawk-Eye involvement or their global popularity, including things like Athletics, Swimming, Combat Sports and Padel.

The Head of Projects has responsibility for all Project activity in the Growth Sports department globally. Reporting to the Head of Growth Sports, and with a dotted line into the Global PMO team.

Hawk-Eye projects can come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but largely focus around the following key scenarios:

  • New Business Pipeline: Define & lead the planning & go-to-market execution of strategic new projects, including big bets such as boxing, motorsports, and golf. 

  • Expanded services: Rollout and integration of additional existing Hawk-Eye technologies and services for existing customers

  • New Tech: Working closely with Hawk-Eye Product/Development teams, the Head of Projects will translate client and business requirements into actionable requests to the Tech, Product, and Delivery 

  • Major Events: Lead the planning & execution for service delivery on major global single/multisport events, such as the Olympics

  • Defining ways of working: Working to standardise processes and communications within the Growth Sports team and externally to peers and stakeholders across Sony Sports 

In order to deliver in these scenarios, it will be essential for the Head of Projects to maintain continuous communication with a range of stakeholders including customers and a range of internal Hawk-Eye partners including: Commercial Team, Operations, Hardware Management, Product/Development and the PMO.

The expectation is that this role will support the Head of Growth Sports in communicating and prioritising growth sports requirements across the business,  while directly driving strategically important projects from inception to completion.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES »

Strategic Big Bets: 

  • Define and manage a go-to-market playbook for the delivery of new sport verticals for Hawk-Eye, working cross-functionally to define requirements, size effort, and build timelines and budgets to support. 

  • Support Commercial and Management teams in the discovery / due diligence phases of RFP / Commercial Proposals to ensure that all proposals are well-considered, well-planned and accurately presented

  • Work closely with Forecasting and Procurement teams both within the region and centrally to design, procure and build hardware and infrastructure to meet the needs of the project.

  • Define and execute end-to-end delivery plans for project deliveries, taking the project from discovery through to delivery and closure, handing off to Operations for long-term service delivery. 

Expanded Services: 

  • Support the adoption and successful delivery of additional existing Hawk-Eye technologies and services for existing customers through knowledge sharing, planning and communication

  • Work with existing projects teams to implement the relevant Operational changes (hardware, software, staffing, infrastructure) to successfully integrate additional technology or improved processes into their day-to-day operations

  • Communicate across the business to gain knowledge and insight into best practices which may improve the range and quality of services offered in the APAC region

New Tech:

  • Play a key role in the innovative development and delivery of new technologies to support strategic projects within Growth Sports

  • Support the definition of Product Requirements based on an understanding of customer need

  • Help to shape the Product to ensure suitability for both the Customer and Hawk-Eye operations team

  • Support the deployment, testing and integration of new technologies into Operations (existing or newly created operations teams) 

Major Events: 

  • Oversee the scaling up and delivery of high-quality Hawk-Eye services on a global scale

  • Work closely with relevant external stakeholders (e.g. broadcast, event, venue, officials) to coordinate the seamless integration of Hawk-Eye service delivery in a Major Event context. 

  • Work closely with PMO to support the delivery of Global Events through collaboration on resources, expertise and local knowledge. 

Team Management: 

Alongside these core responsibilities, the Head of Projects will lead a team of project managers to define, document, and share best practices across the global growth sports function. They will work with PMO to ensure Growth Sports has visibility of innovation and development happening in other parts of the business, and will maximise their influence across the region, and provide high-quality delivery of all Growth Sports projects.

YOUR SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE »

Essential:

  • Demonstrable track record of project delivery

  • Ideally complex, technical services

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • The ability to forge relationships with customers and internal stakeholders

  • Present a trusted, engaging and proactive face of Hawk-Eye

  • Impeccable organisation and prioritisation ability

  • Experience in delivering projects in challenging environments and to tight deadlines

  • Ability to manage and oversee multiple projects, with excellent time management and prioritisation 

  • Business focus and understanding

  • Experience within an international role

Preferred:

  • Knowledge of Hawk-Eye products and services

  • Broad experience of Hawk-Eye technologies and service delivery models

  • Understanding of the roles and responsibility of key functions across the Hawk-Eye business

  • Sports industry experience 

Application & Hiring Process

  • Application: If you're interested in this position, please submit your CV and complete the application form and hit submit.

  • Review Period: Please note any application deadline, as the team will be actively reviewing applications up to that date.

  • Talent Acquisition Interview: The next stage will be a virtual interview with a member of our Talent Acquisition team. 

  • Hiring Manager Interview: Successful candidates from the Talent Acquisition Interview will be invited to an interview with the Hiring Manager(s). This could be virtual or in-person and you will be provided with further details and preparation material (if required) prior to the interview. 

  • Offers & Feedback: The team will take time to review all feedback and conduct our final reviews. All candidates will receive detailed feedback from the assessment event whether they have been successful or not as we understand each candidate's desire for development.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Hawk-Eye is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all
employees are treated fairly, regardless of gender, marital status, race, nationality, religion,
age, disability, or union membership status. We value diversity and strive to create an
environment where everyone can reach their full potential.

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