Football Data Manager (Freelancer)

Federations & Major Events

Zurich , Switzerland

Full Time

Competitive

9 / 06

As the organiser of some of the biggest and most iconic sport events in the world we lead the way in the sport and event industry.

We are now looking for a Football Data Manager (Freelancer) that is part of FIFA and supports us on our mission

Full description

These are your key tasks:

• Work closely with the Football Technology and Data team to collect, analyse and deliver high-quality football data during FIFA tournaments
• Ensure the availability of accurate football data to both internal and external data consumers
• Document and maintain FIFA's football data offering
• Coordinate with FIFA's football data suppliers to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of data
• Collaborate with FIFA Technology (IT) to distribute football data to internal and external data consumers
• Monitor football data delivery and troubleshoot any issues that may arise
• Deliver data and video footage through the FIFA Football Data Platform
• Support the administration and development of the Football Data Platform

For all roles, we seek talented people with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset.

The specific competencies we require for this position are:

• Master's degree or similar higher education in data management or data science
• 1-3 years of work experience in the management of sports data systems, sports data platforms or sports result systems
• Experience in the football industry is an advantage
• Fluency in English, proficiency in any other FIFA language (French, Spanish, German, Arabic) is an asset
• Proficient in Word / PowerPoint / Excel
• Strong cooperative and communication skills
• Problem-solving attitude, innovation mindset
• Demonstrated knowledge of football and its related terminologies
• Passion for technology and data development in sports
• Willingness to travel occasionally
• Readiness for stand-by duties

Our vision is to make football truly global, diverse and inclusive, for the benefit of the entire world. The last FIFA World Cup in Qatar in 2022 attracted more then 5 billion viewers and the last FIFA Women's World Cup in France in 2019 one billion viewers. The opportunities for growth are exciting.

We are a modern organisation with over 850 passionate employees who are Living Football every day. Our headquarters are based in Zurich, Switzerland, and we have an office in Paris, plus eleven regional offices from New Zealand to India, Congo, Panama and Paraguay.

You can find more information about us on the FIFA career page and on jobs.FIFA.com.