INTRODUCTION

bloomUp, working alongside its partner Re.Events, is seeking a Data Manager Consultant for a mission with a major international sports organisation.

We are seeking an exceptional Data Manager Consultant to support a major international sports organisation (client confidentiality maintained) in defining and implementing their data strategy and data management framework for large-scale sports event operations.

KEY RESPONSABILITIES

• Data Strategy Development: Implement comprehensive data strategies to support the organisation and optimisation of international sports games operations
• Department Structure & Priorities: Refine the data department's role, organisational structure, and strategic priorities
• Internal Communication & Engagement: Design and deploy communication materials and engagement frameworks to promote data initiatives across the organisation
• Project Acceleration: Lead various missions to accelerate data team deliverables and ensure timely implementation.

SKILLS & EXPERTISE

• International Sports Operations Background: Proven experience within an international sports organisation specifically focused on data-driven operations for major international sporting events
• Deep Sports Event & Data Expertise: Strong understanding of both sports event management challenges and data strategy implications at the operational level
• Elite Tech Company Experience: Background in data management and AI within top-tier technology companies (Microsoft, Google, or equivalent)
• Senior Project Management: Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience managing data, AI, and IT projects at a senior level
• Mandarin Chinese Fluency: Native or bilingual proficiency in Chinese (Mandarin), in addition to fluency in English, with strong work experience in China to facilitate project implementation with the client's Chinese partner organisations
• Sport Management Education: Master’s degree in Sports Management from a globally recognised sports management program with strong links to international federations, Olympic bodies, or major sport events

Technical Skills

• Data management and governance
• Artificial Intelligence applications in operations
• Strategic planning and roadmap development
• Stakeholder management at executive level

This position requires a unique combination of:

• First-hand operational experience with international sports events at the organisational level
• Bilingual Chinese/English capability for direct collaboration with key stakeholders
• Elite technology company background in data/AI
• Understanding of both strategic and operational aspects of large-scale event management