Overview
Live Sports Data Operations Lead Jobs in Taguig, National Capital Region, Philippines at Booth
Title: Live Sports Data Operations Lead
Company: Booth
Location: Taguig, National Capital Region, Philippines
Work Setup
- Location: Remote (Philippines-based)
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Work Schedule: Shifting Schedule (dependent on game season)
About the Role
We are looking for Sports Data Operations Analysts to join our live operations team.
In this role, you will monitor real-time soccer and multi-sport data feeds, execute operational tasks during live sports events, and ensure the accuracy and integrity of data flowing through our systems.
This is a senior, precision-focused operations role—not a technical support or IT position. You will be working directly with live sports data during active events, making real-time decisions based on what you see in the data.
The work requires deep familiarity with sports (especially soccer), a sharp eye for data anomalies, and the ability to stay composed during high-pressure live event windows. Candidates who are genuine sports fans—particularly soccer enthusiasts—will have a natural advantage in this role.
What You'll Do
- Monitor live soccer and multi-sport data feeds across multiple concurrent events, identifying and escalating anomalies in real time.
- Execute operational tasks within internal dashboards following defined workflows and event parameters.
- Take assigned shifts according to the live sports calendar. Shifts are allocated by sport and competition (e.g., Premier League, Champions League, NBA).
- Maintain accurate activity logs and outcome records throughout each live event window.
- Coordinate with the data and product teams to report issues and contribute to continuous improvement.
- Perform quality checks on incoming data from third-party sports data providers.
- Contribute to building and refining operational playbooks and SOPs as the team scales.
What We're Looking For
Required
- Preferably 10+ years of experience in sports data, data operations, or a related operational field.
- Strong working knowledge of soccer, including competition formats, teams, events, and data structures.
- Comfortable handling large volumes of data and working with operational dashboards under time pressure.
- Available to work evening and late-night shifts according to the live sports calendar.
- Supervisor or Team Lead experience, with a proven ability to manage or mentor others in an operations environment.
- Clear written English for internal reporting and cross-team communication.
- Self-directed and reliable in a 100% remote setup.
Preferred
- Genuine sports enthusiast, with strong soccer knowledge and familiarity with other major sports such as basketball and tennis.
- Prior experience with sports data providers or real-time event data platforms.
- Background in fintech, sports media, or similarly precision-driven data operations.
About the Position
This is not a traditional analytics role. Instead, you will act as a critical operator and decision-maker responsible for monitoring live sports data feeds, ensuring system accuracy, and intervening when automated processes require human oversight.
You will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of data that powers live sports products such as streaming platforms, analytics tools, and fan-facing applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor live sports data feeds across multiple concurrent events (e.g., 10+ matches during peak windows).
- Oversee the performance of AI-driven systems responsible for processing and distributing real-time data.
- Identify and respond to:
- Data discrepancies
- System or connectivity failures
- AI model inaccuracies or blind spots
- Execute manual or semi-manual interventions to ensure continuity and accuracy of live data.
- Provide structured feedback and inputs to improve AI model performance over time.
- Collaborate with technical teams (e.g., DevOps and Engineering) to escalate and resolve system issues.
- Operate effectively in a high-pressure, time-sensitive environment tied to live sporting events.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in:
- Data operations
- Real-time analytics environments
- Trading, monitoring, or operational control functions
- Proven experience in a Team Lead, Supervisor, or Senior Individual Contributor role.
- Strong background working within SOP-driven operational environments.
Demonstrated Ability To:
- Handle live incidents or system failures.
- Make fast, accurate decisions under pressure.
- Work comfortably within shift-based or event-driven schedules.
Preferred Qualifications (Highly Valued)
- Strong knowledge of sports, especially soccer/football.
- Experience with:
- Sports data platforms (e.g., Opta, SofaScore, or similar)
- Sports media, broadcasting, or analytics
- Ability to apply domain expertise (sports knowledge) to interpret and validate data.
- Experience working alongside or interacting with AI and automated systems.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking.
- Ability to identify gaps or anomalies in automated systems.
- High level of attention to detail and accountability.
- Strong decision-making under time pressure.
- Comfortable working with complex systems and large-scale data environments.
Work Environment & Setup
- Real-time operations aligned to live sporting events.
- Monitoring multiple events simultaneously, with a focus on exception handling.
- Requires the use of high-performance systems, including:
- Multi-monitor setups
- Live streaming and data platforms
- Collaboration with distributed global teams and technical stakeholders.
Why This Role Is Unique
- Opportunity to work at the intersection of sports, data, and AI.
- Direct impact on live, real-world products and user experiences.
- High-ownership role with exposure to cutting-edge, real-time systems.
- Ideal for candidates who thrive in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.
