Endava · 2 weeks ago
Senior Client Partner - Sports Technology, Media and Entertainment
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelEndava is a technology company focusing on driving meaningful change through innovation. They are seeking a Senior Client Partner to act as a strategic advisor to global clients in the sports technology and entertainment sectors, leveraging their expertise to enhance digital transformation and growth strategies.
Information TechnologyOutsourcingSoftware
Responsibilities
Act as a strategic trusted advisor to global clients — including leagues, teams, media rights holders, brand partners, leagues, and platforms — to shape digital transformation and growth strategies rooted in sports technology and entertainment innovation
Analyze and interpret sports and digital media market trends, competitive landscapes, emerging technologies (including AI, real-time fan engagement platforms, analytics, and gamification), and evolving business models — bringing key insights back to clients to enhance strategic decision-making
Lead senior-level conversations around technology adoption, media planning, fan personalization, data strategies, immersive experiences, and content monetization — instilling confidence and credibility across client stakeholders
Leverage Endava’s unique data and cultural intelligence tools to deliver clear, actionable strategic recommendations that drive client impact and competitive differentiation
Drive opportunities around real-time gamification, personalization of fan experiences, predictive analytics, AI-driven performance insights, and next-generation digital platforms that align with modern sports technology innovation
Partner closely with internal delivery, technology, and product teams to ensure seamless execution and delivery of strategic initiatives
Qualification
Required
Deep expertise and established network in the sports technology landscape, including platforms that support fan engagement, analytics, media rights distribution, immersive experiences, and data monetization
Meaningful exposure to and/or passion for the Media, Entertainment & Sports sectors, with an ability to translate market dynamics into client value
Demonstrated ability to connect business strategy with technology solutions, including AI, data platforms, digital media ecosystems, and audience-driven experiences
Excellent executive presence and ability to handle high-impact, strategic client engagements across C-Suite and senior stakeholder audiences
Strong understanding – or direct experience – with sports tech verticals such as analytics platforms, fan engagement technologies, smart data applications, digital content distribution, and competitive insight frameworks
Extensive experience in client management within IT services or technology consulting, including ownership of complex, high-value accounts
Demonstrated success in developing and executing client strategies that deliver sustained growth, including a track record of achieving 20%+ revenue growth across a portfolio
Solid commercial acumen with hands-on experience managing account P&L, forecasting, financial targets, and risk
Strong network and insight into the streaming and digital media landscape, including current trends, platforms, and competitive dynamics
Executive-level presence with the ability to lead high-impact, strategic engagements across C-suite and senior stakeholder audiences
Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and relationship-management skills, with a collaborative and influential style
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of clearly articulating complex ideas to senior audiences
Advanced problem-solving and decision-making abilities, particularly in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
Experience driving organizational transformation and change, working effectively across multiple teams and levels of an organization
Strong project and priority-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with emerging industry and technology trends
Benefits
Competitive salary package, share plan, company performance bonuses, value-based recognition awards, referral bonus
Career coaching, global career opportunities, non-linear career paths, internal development programmes for management and technical leadership
Complex projects, rotations, internal tech communities, training, certifications, coaching, online learning platforms subscriptions, pass-it-on sessions, workshops, conferences
Hybrid work and flexible working hours, employee assistance programme
Global internal wellbeing programme, access to wellbeing apps
Global internal tech communities, hobby clubs and interest groups, inclusion and diversity programmes, events and celebrations
Robust healthcare and benefits including Medical, Dental, vision, Disability coverage, and various other benefit options
Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Transit, and Dependent Care)
Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D Coverages
Health Savings account paired with our low-cost High Deductible Medical Plan
401(k) Safe Harbor Retirement plan with employer match with immediately vest
Company
Endava
Endava is a software development outsourcing company that creates dynamic platforms and intelligent digital experiences for businesses.
Founded in 2000
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$560.05M2023-02-09Post Ipo Debt· $424.05M
2019-04-17Post Ipo Equity· $136M
2018-07-26IPO
Leadership Team
Mark Thurston
Chief Financial Officer
Glenn Geil
SVP - Payments Sector Director
Recent News
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