Head of Data Scouting

Who we are

We are Borussia Dortmund. Not only a globally renowned football club but also a publicly listed company with over 900 employees. In addition to our core business of football, we are active in numerous other business areas. Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA serves as the parent company for eight subsidiaries.

As an ambitious top club with a clear identity and great tradition, we aim to continuously enhance our sporting performance through data-driven innovation. To support this ambition, we are looking for a Head of Data Scouting for the Sports department as soon as possible on a full-time basis (40 hours per week).

Your core responsibilities

As Head of Data Scouting you will play a key role in advancing data-based scouting at BVB. Your main tasks include:

• Leading and expanding the data scouting department in close collaboration with live/ video Scouting, sports management and IT.
• Further developing the data strategy for scouting and squad planning in close co-ordination with the sports management.
• Developing data-driven scouting models, criteria, and filters to identify suitable player profiles.
• Creating quantitative player analyses, potential assessments, and benchmarks.
• Continuous evaluation and data-based monitoring of potential transfer candidates.
• Preparing regular reports for sports decision-makers.
• Implementing data-driven tools, working methods, and analysis processes, as well as ensuring data quality and systematic documentation.

Your profile

• Several years of experience in professional football or elite sports in the field of data scouting, analytics, or data-based game analysis.
• Excellent knowledge of data modelling, statistical analysis, and relevant programming languages and tools (e.g., Python, R, SQL).
• Experience with relevant platforms (Impect, SkillCorner, etc).
• Deep understanding of football, game models, positional requirements, and talent development evaluation.
• University degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Natural Sciences, or a comparable qualification.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present complex data in an understandable way to non-technical stakeholders.
• Structured, strategic thinking and high-quality awareness.
• High team spirit, loyalty, and integrity.
• Strong assertiveness, independence, and proactivity.
• High sense of responsibility and organisational skills.
• Confident demeanour and a high level of persuasiveness.
• Very good language skills in German or English.

What awaits you

• A place in a dynamic team that strongly identifies with its tasks
• Exciting and diverse activities in a unique work environment
• Short decision-making processes and plenty of room for independent design
• Personal employee ticket for our home games
• Individual measures for professional and personal development
• Free gym membership and support for a healthy workday
• Additional benefits, such as flexible working hours, company bike leasing, team
  events, retirement plans, etc.

How to apply

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We look forward to receiving your meaningful application with a cover letter, CV and work samples or other job-related documents.