Client Project Manager in MLS

To support our affiliate of Sportec Solutions Inc in Arlington (TX), we are immediately looking for a

Client Project Manager (m/f/d)

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This person will be expected to manage projects in the field of sports technology independently and act as an interface between costumers, external and internal stakeholders.

What to expect:

• Project Management for North American customers of Sportec Solutions
• Bridge between the Sportec Solutions operations team and our clients, ensuring smooth delivery and appropriate client communication.
• Management, ensuring functionality, and monitoring of all processes from a centralized operations center for the Major League Soccer (Arlington, Texas)
• Ownership and ultimate responsibility for the successful delivery of the VAR and Data projects in the MLS, both centralized in Arlington, Texas
• Account Management for strategic clients and partners
• Support in consulting clients and business development
• Interface function to clients, partners and internal departments
• Management and monitoring of project success on a matchday level
• Coordination and briefing of suppliers and internal departments
• Reporting to Head of Project Management North America
• Budget responsibility, monitoring and tracking of assigned projects

In addition to job enthusiasm, we are looking forward to the following attributes:

• Reporting to Head of Project Management North America
• Ability to promptly identify issues and independently develop solutions
• Strong team player with a high sense of responsibility and problem-solving skills
• Goal-oriented and capable of working autonomously, demonstrating initiative and a hands-on approach
• An entrepreneurial mindset to grow Sportec Solutions business in North America and beyond
• Quick adaptability to a wide range of topics
• Attentiveness to detail and a commitment to quality in your work
• Strong sense of responsibility, customer and partner orientation, and a pronounced service mindset

This is what you bring to the table:

• Reporting to Head of Project Management North America
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• 1-3 years‘ experience as a Project Manager
• Experience in managing IT projects, soccer data analysis or video technology is advantageous
• Deep knowledge in reporting, excellent proficiency in MS Office, and receptive to feedback
• Outstanding written and spoken English skills; Basic written and spoken Spanish skills; knowledge of other languages or fluency in Spanish are advantageous
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment
• General understanding of sports technology and the soccer industry
• Desire to learn unique economic system specific to Sportec Solutions
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends – depending on projects
• Willingness to travel nationally and international

What we offer:

• Thrilling work in the realm of professional soccer in one of the world's fastest-growing leagues
• Flexible working hours and the option to work remotely from home
• A generous PTO package
• Employee gatherings, complimentary beverages, and a feelgood@work experience in an innovative, open-minded work atmosphere
• Attendance at sporting events

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $58,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Arlington, TX 76006: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a work permit in the USA?
• Do you have knowledge of the MLS scene?
• Are you willing to work weekends and evenings?
• Do you have experience in Project Management?
• Do you have experience with client communication ?

Work Location: In person