Lead Data Strategist – Sports Innovation & Architecture

We are seeking a visionary leader with expertise in data strategy cloud architecture and sports innovation to drive transformative solutions across the sports industry. This role blends strategic consulting with technical leadership enabling organizations to leverage advanced data platforms AI and digital engagement to enhance athlete performance and fan experiences.

Strategic Leadership & Industry Expertise

Define and execute enterprise-level data strategies aligned with sports business objectives and emerging technology trends.

Guide sports organizations technology providers and brand partners in adopting modern solutions for competition systems scheduling and fan engagement.

Communicate with executive stakeholders on the business value of modern data architectures and sports technology innovations.

Technology & Architecture

Architect cloud-based solutions (AWS Azure GCP) for real-time data ingestion video streaming and AI-powered game management ensuring high availability and low latency.

Design and implement automated scoring officiating and game management systems using sensor data real-time event detection and camera technology.

Formulate architectural trade-offs and deliver impactful strategic plans improving data integration data quality and interoperability across leagues and partners.

Advanced Analytics & AI

Develop and refine computer vision models for player and ball tracking real-time officiating and automated review systems.

Implement agentic AI models that adapt dynamically to league rules competition formats and regulatory compliance.

Drive predictive analytics for fan engagement ticketing merchandising and personalized digital experiences.

Data Ecosystem & Governance

Establish frameworks for data sharing API integrations and interoperability across sports ecosystems.

Ensure robust data governance security and compliance across platforms and partnerships.

Technical Skills & Tools

Cloud Platforms :  AWS Azure GCP including architecture design and optimization.

Data Management :  Data integration data quality frameworks and enterprise data delivery.

Programming & Tools :  Python SQL and experience with data engineering tools (Databricks Snowflake).

AI / ML :  Computer vision real-time analytics and adaptive AI models.

Architecture Practices :  Designing scalable secure and high-performance solutions; diagramming and trade-off analysis.

Modern Data Technologies :  API frameworks interoperability standards and streaming architectures.

Qualifications :

Proven experience in data strategy and architecture leadership roles.

Expertise in cloud technologies (AWS Azure GCP) and advanced analytics.

Strong understanding of sports industry dynamics and digital transformation.

Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Additional Information :

We want everyone at CapTech to be able to envision a lasting and rewarding career here which is why we offer a variety of career paths based on your skills and passions.  You decide where and how you want to develop and we help get you there with customizable career progression and a comprehensive benefits package to support you along the way.  Alongside our suite of traditional benefits encompassing generous PTO health coverage disability insurance paid family leave and more weve launched extended benefits to help meet our employees needs.

• Learning & Development Programs offering certification and tuition support digital on-demand learning courses mentorship and skill development paths
• Modern Health A mental health and well-being platform that provides 1 : 1 care group support sessions and self-serve resources to support employees and their families through lifes ups and downs
• Carrot Fertility Inclusive fertility and family-forming coverage for all paths to parenthood including adoption surrogacy fertility treatments pregnancy and more and opportunities for employer-sponsored funds to help pay for care
• Fringe A company paid stipend program for personalized lifestyle benefits allowing employees to choose benefits that matter most to them ranging from vendors like Netflix Spotify and GrubHub to services like student loan repayment travel fitness and more
• Employee Resource Groups  Employee-led committees that embrace and incorporate diversity and inclusion into our day-to-day operations
• Philanthropic Partnerships  Opportunities to engage in partnerships and pro-bono projects that support our communities.
• 401(k) Matching Generous matching and no vesting period to help you continue to build financial wellness

CapTech is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culture of equality inclusion and fairness each foundational to our core values.  We strive to create a diverse environment where each employee is encouraged to bring their unique ideas backgrounds and experiences to the workplace. For more information about our Diversity Inclusion and Belonging efforts click  HERE.  As part of this commitment CapTech will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact Laura Massa directly via email At this time CapTech cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work directly for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship.

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Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

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Experience : years

Vacancy : 1