Business Systems Lead [mfd]

The Challenge

• Own and evolve the non-finance business systems portfolio: Lead the management of Sportradars internal platforms for People Legal Sales Marketing and other corporate functions ensuring these systems effectively support business processes and can scale with the companys growth. (Finance systems like Workday Financials Coupa etc. are handled by another team.)

• Bridge business and technology: Act as the strategic liaison between technical teams (engineering IT) and business stakeholders. You will translate business requirements into clear technical plans and roadmaps then guide their successful execution to deliver tangible business value.

• Drive cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with department leads in People (HR) Legal Sales Marketing etc. to identify opportunities for process improvement system integration and automation. Your goal is to ensure our tools (e.g. HRIS CRM contract management) interconnect seamlessly and meet the real needs of users.

• Manage key platforms & vendors: Oversee the performance and roadmap of critical SaaS applications such as Salesforce Workday (HRIS) and other enterprise tools in your portfolio. Ensure high availability data integrity and strong user adoption of these systems. Liaise with vendors and implementation partners negotiate contracts and stay on top of platform updates leveraging new features to benefit the business.

• Strategic planning & governance: Define the long-term strategy for Sportradars business systems (outside finance) in line with company objectives. Prioritize initiatives manage budgets and ensure projects are delivered on time. Youll also maintain proper governance and compliance (e.g. data privacy SOX controls where applicable) in collaboration with our security and compliance teams.

• Mentor and lead: Potentially guide a small team of application specialists or project teams. Foster a culture of continuous improvement knowledge sharing and proactive problem-solving when it comes to our internal tools and processes.

Your Profile

• Experienced Leader: You have experience (ideally 3 years) managing enterprise business applications or corporate IT systems at a senior level. You know how to oversee complex application ecosystems and have led cross-functional initiatives before.

• Excellent Communicator & Translator: You excel at communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You can translate complex IT concepts into plain business language (and vice versa) enabling effective collaboration with departments like HR Legal Sales and Marketing.

• Strategic & Analytical Thinker: You take a big-picture view. You can craft a technology roadmap that aligns with business strategy and you approach decisions with data and careful analysis. Youre adept at balancing immediate operational needs with long-term vision.

• Systems Knowledge: Practical experience with major SaaS and enterprise business platforms. Familiarity with Salesforce and Workday (CRM HCM and system modules) is advantageous with the ability to shape and support business processes effectively. Experience with Ironclad or other contract management/legal technology solutions is a plus though not required. We are seeking a technically proficient individual with strong collaboration and leadership potential who can develop and grow their expertise in business systems.

• Cross-Functional Insight: You have worked across various business domains and understand how HR Finance Legal Sales etc. interconnect. This enables you to foresee downstream impacts of system changes and to drive company-wide improvements (even though finance systems are out of scope for this role you will interface with the finance system team frequently).

• Adaptable & Problem-Solver: Thrives in a fast-paced environment. You are not afraid to dive into a problem whether its a data integration issue or a user adoption challenge and you come up with creative solutions. You stay current with tech trends and seek continuous improvement.

• Leadership & Ownership: You take ownership and lead by example. Whether or not you have direct reports youre comfortable coordinating cross-departmental project teams. You can influence without authority and drive initiatives to completion. A track record of mentoring team members or leading project teams is desirable.

• Education: A degree in Information Systems Computer Science Business Administration or a related field is preferred (or equivalent work experience). Relevant certifications (e.g. Salesforce or Workday certifications ITIL etc.) would be a plus.

Additional Information :

The minimum monthly salary for this position is according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Overpayment will be considered depending on qualifications and working experience.

At Sportradar we celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. Sportradar is committed to ensuring equal access to its programs facilities and employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. We encourage you to apply even if you only meet most of the requirements (but not 100% of the listed criteria) we believe skills evolve over time. If youre willing to learn and grow with us we invite you to join our team!

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time