About the Role
DAZN is looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead the delivery of large-scale engineering initiatives across our global streaming platform. This role is ideal for someone who has grown from a Java Software Development background into Technical Project Management and possesses a strong understanding of Agile delivery, Scrum practices, software architecture, and engineering best practices.
You will work closely with Engineering Managers, Architects, Product Managers, QA, and cross-functional teams to ensure predictable, high-quality delivery while proactively managing risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communication.
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Lead end-to-end delivery of complex software development projects using Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Drive sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and release planning.
- Collaborate with Engineering Managers, Architects, Product Owners, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver scalable software solutions.
- Track project progress, risks, dependencies, blockers, and mitigation plans.
- Work closely with engineering teams to understand technical challenges and facilitate informed decision-making.
- Ensure timely delivery while maintaining engineering quality and operational excellence.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams distributed across multiple geographies.
- Monitor project health using Agile metrics such as velocity, burn-down charts, sprint predictability, and release progress.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within Agile delivery practices.
- Communicate project status, risks, and milestones to senior leadership and business stakeholders.
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8–12+ years of overall IT experience.
- 3–5+ years as a Technical Project Manager, Scrum Master, or Delivery Manager.
- Prior hands-on experience as a Java Developer working on enterprise applications.
- Strong understanding of Java, Microservices, REST APIs, distributed systems, and cloud-native architectures.
- Excellent knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and SDLC methodologies.
- Experience managing multiple Scrum teams simultaneously.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Experience working closely with Architects, Engineering Managers, and Product teams.
- Ability to understand technical design discussions and effectively remove delivery impediments.
- Java
- Spring Boot
- Microservices
- REST APIs
- SQL
- Git
- CI/CD (GitHub Actions/Jenkins)
- AWS (preferred)
- Docker
- Kubernetes (preferred)
- Jira
- Confluence
- Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I/II, or equivalent)
- PMP certification (preferred)
- Experience in cloud-based product organizations.
- Experience working in global engineering teams.
- Exposure to DevOps and CI/CD practices.
- Strong technical foundation with the ability to engage in architecture and engineering discussions.
- Excellent Agile coaching and delivery management capabilities.
- Proven experience managing software engineering projects from inception through production release.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced product engineering environment.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
At DAZN, we bring ambition to life. We are innovators, game-changers and pioneers. So, if you want to push boundaries and make an impact, DAZN is the place to be.
As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make your mark and the power to make change happen. We're doing things no-one has done before, giving fans and customers access to sport anytime, anywhere. We're using world-class technology to transform sports and revolutionise the industry and we're not going to stop.
DAZN VALUES – THE ‘HOW’ IN WHAT WE DO:
Agility and creativity fuel growth and innovation, to Make It Happen.
Prioritising what matters drives progress and positive outcomes, Focusing On Impact.
Collective ambition builds optimism and success, in order to Win As One.
At DAZN, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values equality and diversity, where everyone can contribute and have their voices heard. This means hiring and developing talent across all races, ethnicities, religions, age groups, sexual orientations, gender identities and abilities.
If you’d like to include a cover letter with your application, please feel free to. Please do not feel you need to apply with a photo or disclose any other information that is not related to your professional experience.
Our aim is to make our hiring processes as accessible for everyone as possible, including providing adjustments for interviews where we can.
We look forward to hearing from you.
