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Today, we are responsible for delivering the group’s most advanced pricing and risk capabilities with a focus on the US market. We’re committed to building the next generation of sports betting products - sports-first, recreationally-focused, and designed to make betting more engaging, more intelligent, and more fun.\nWe’re proud to be a high-performing, low-ego team where brilliant people are empowered and people work to become brilliant. While we’re ambitious and delivery-driven, we take real pride in how we operate and the health of our independent culture, underpinned by mutual trust and respect.\n We have an exciting opportunity for a talented organiser of people & projects to join our rapidly expanding Sports Analytics company based in London Bridge.\nAs Data Science Manager, you are responsible for managing the Leads of multiple sport-specific modelling teams. You ensure consistency, alignment, and delivery across the portfolio of models while supporting the career development of Lead Data Scientists.\nYou will work closely with the Head of Data Science on planning, staffing, and setting the direction for the function. You will be instrumental in scaling the data science capability and ensuring technical quality, delivery efficiency, and team cohesion across the department.\nKey responsibilities\nResource planning of the Data Scientists to optimise departmental objectives and tasks in ongoing projects.\nManage, coach, and develop Data Science Leads across multiple teams.\nSupport Leads in planning, prioritisation, and delivery of high-quality forecasting models.\nHelp set and maintain a high bar in technical standards, code practices, and documentation across teams.\nIdentify and address capacity, capability, or performance challenges across the department.\nCollaborate with Delivery and Engineering counterparts to maintain efficient team operations.\nWork with the Head of Data Science to shape department-wide strategy, tooling, and hiring plans.\nFacilitate cross-team learning, innovation, and the sharing of best practices.\nAct as an escalation point for technical or resourcing issues across teams.\nRepresent the Data Science function in cross-departmental discussions or leadership meetings.\nHelp maintain a collaborative, supportive, and high-performance culture across the modelling organisation.\n Essential\nDemonstrated success managing Data Science Leads and growing high-performing teams.\nSkilled in aligning delivery across multiple projects, sports, or technical domains.\nStrong technical background in model development and deployment, with the ability to support and challenge teams when needed.\nAdvanced programming experience (R/Python/C#/Java)\nExcellent communication and leadership skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.\nProven ability to manage hiring, performance, and team development.\nFamiliar with cross-functional planning, prioritisation, and capacity management.\nChampions a culture of collaboration, experimentation, and delivery.\nDomain expertise in sports modelling or betting products.\n2+ years managing teams and leading delivery across multiple modelling projects\nDesirable:\nExperience building or scaling data science functions\nFamiliarity with model governance, risk, or compliance processes.\nKnowledge of tooling and infrastructure challenges across data and ML teams.\nStrategic thinking in resource allocation and modelling roadmaps.\nPassion for modelling excellence and deep awareness of current trends in applied data science.\nExperience using cloud services (AWS preferred)\nA degree (PhD, MSc, BSc) in a STEM subject or similar provable numerate and quantitative skills\n At Entain, we know that signing top players requires a great starting package, and plenty of support to inspire peak performance. 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