Global Head of DevOps

**Company Description**
We’re the world’s leading sports technology company, at the intersection between sports, media, and betting. More than 1,700 sports federations, media outlets, betting operators, and consumer platforms across 120 countries rely on our know-how and technology to boost their business.

At Sportradar we’ve experienced a wonderful period of sustained hypergrowth through a highly focused strategy based upon industry-leading product innovation. To continue this trajectory, we’re looking for an addition to a group of highly experienced engineers in a DevOps solution and technology team. Working closely with engineering teams to foster a strong culture of collaboration, system development lifecycles, and infrastructure as code practices. Develop and support high-quality digital solutions, with a focus on building operational awareness, supporting configuration management, and ensuring quality. Become integral to a team of software developers, test analysts, and product owners as part of the DevOps Practice.

As the Global Head of DevOps, you will be at the helm of our organization's DevOps practice, providing visionary leadership and driving strategic initiatives across the globe. This pivotal role demands exceptional management skills, technical expertise in DevOps tooling and practices, and the ability to set direction and oversee diverse teams. You will leverage your technical expertise in DevOps tooling and practices to lead the design, implementation, and improvement of the software delivery lifecycle for a diverse array of products and services. You will empower teams to take ownership of their processes and foster an environment where ideas are valued and innovation thrives.

There are several key challenge areas:
**Effective Team Leadership**: As the Global Head of DevOps, you will need to cultivate a cohesive and high-performing team, promoting a culture of trust, respect, and continuous learning across multiple regions and time-zones.

**Change Management and Transformation**: You will be accountable for fostering a DevOps-centric culture for change, encouraging innovation, and advocating for the adoption of new technologies and processes.

**Scaling and Complexity**: Ensuring scalability, maintainability, and consistency in Sportradar’s technology ecosystem across various projects and teams will be a challenge you will tackle head-on.

**Aligning Business and Technology Objectives**: As the Global Head of DevOps, you will play a pivotal role in aligning technology initiatives with the overall business strategy. This requires a deep understanding of business objectives and the ability to prioritize technology initiatives that drive business value and contribute to the company's success.

**Effective Resource Management**: Managing resources effectively and optimizing budgets while ensuring the delivery of high-quality products and services can be a delicate balancing act. You will be responsible for resource allocation, capacity planning, and ensuring that teams have the necessary tools and support to succeed.

**Encouraging Continuous Improvement**: Instilling a mindset of continuous improvement within DevOps teams is crucial for staying ahead of evolving industry trends and maintaining a competitive edge. Your challenge will be to promote a culture of experimentation, feedback, and continuous learning throughout the organization.

**Vendor Management and Technology Evaluation**: Making informed decisions about technology adoption, selecting suitable vendors, and evaluating third-party tools will be essential in enhancing the organization's technological capabilities.
**Qualifications**
As the global Head of DevOps, you will need to stay updated with industry trends and assess which technologies align best with the organization's needs.

**Line Management and Hiring**: Leading and managing managers within the DevOps organization brings its own set of challenges, such as ensuring consistent leadership practices, providing mentorship, and fostering career growth for your direct reports. Additionally, attracting and hiring top talent in the highly competitive technology landscape will be crucial to building a strong and capable DevOps team.

**YOUR PROFILE**:

- A proven track record of leading and managing global DevOps teams, with an ability to empower and support teams while fostering a collaborative and innovative culture.
- Extensive experience and expertise in DevOps tooling and practices, demonstrated through successful design, implementation, and improvement of software delivery lifecycles for diverse products and services.
- Substantial expertise in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP), with a minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience, allowing you to make informed decisions and optimize cloud-based solutions.
- Extensive experience in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies and tools, such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible. Your profic