Senior Director, Solutions Architect, Studios

Who We Are:

At IMG, our Studios business use content and technology to power the world's passion for sport, working with global clients including The Premier League, The R&A, DP World Tour, Euroleague Basketball and Major League Soccer. We've built Europe's best-connected broadcast centre at Stockley Park, London, distributing 35,000 hours of content globally and creating some of the world's best sporting coverage. Our facilities include four broadcast studios, fifty edit suites and a multitude of radio, podcast, dubbing and VFX facilities, with specialisms in remote production and carbon reduction thanks to our Green to Screen initiative. Whether it's live coverage, archive, highlights, social media, branded content or feature films, we give the audience a front row seat to the best sport in the world.

What You’ll Do:

IMG Studios is a premier production centre with state-of-the art studios, post-production and live operations facilities.  It houses 4 HD broadcast television studios, 9 production galleries, 3 dubbing suites, 50 edit destinations, 3 radio studios, an award-winning 3D Graphics & Visual Effects team, and one of the largest data centres built specifically for digital media and broadcast in recent times. 

We are looking for a dynamic Solutions Architect to design and implement innovative technology solutions to meet business needs.

PLEASE NOTE:

• This is a permanent position based in our Stockley Park office.
• Average 40 hours per week – weekend work and travel expected

Key Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:

• Lead the design and implementation of IMG Studios’ broadcast technology solutions to align with our future, building on prem, cloud and hybrid models as required
• Evaluating our current tech stack and evolving our workflows to build solutions using all opportunities in the market
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyse requirements and translate proposed solutions into technical specifications
• Develop and maintain blueprints and documentation
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and maintainable
• Provide technical guidance and support to commercial and business development teams for RFP’s
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance the organization's technology stack
• Conduct technology reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards, along with training and development of engineering teams to fit business needs
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues as they arise
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

You Will Have The Following Strengths:

• Proven experience as a Solutions Architect or similar role
• Strong background in software development and architecture
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Knowledge of various programming languages and frameworks
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools
• Experience in designing and implementing scalable and secure solutions
• Strong understanding of networking, databases, and infrastructure
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality
• Demonstrable high-level experience in Broadcast Technology
• Use of tact and diplomacy when dealing with contractors, staff and stakeholders
• Ability to act professionally at all times and easily adapt to fit in with a range of personalities at all levels
• Ability to take and give orders and essentially work well as a team
• Pro-active in anticipating technical issues and resolving them

Our Vision – Power the World’s Passion for Sport.

Our Mission – Be Vital. Work as one.

And Our Values:

•            We are BOLD and not afraid to take risks.

•            We are PASSIONATE and proud of our legacy.

•            We are DYNAMIC and constantly evolving.

•            We are AUTHENTIC and human.            

•            We are UNITED in our pursuit of excellence.

Benefits:

• Income protection

• Life insurance 

• Private medical insurance

• Virtual GP        

• Pension contribution 

• 23 days holiday + bank holidays

• Dental insurance         

• Green car scheme       

• Season ticket loan       

• Cycle to work scheme

• Subsidized office canteen (Stockley Park Office)

• Free breakfast

• Free on-site parking at Stockley Park office

• Eye Care           

• Endeavor Wellness - lunch and learn events 

• EAP (Employee Assistant Programme) - range of practical and emotional support services

• Critical Illness cover    

• Financial Wellbeing    

• Health Cash Plan         

• Subsidized gym membership / Class-pass/ GymPass

• Health Screening         

• Will Writing     

• Dynamic office environment with great people!       

• Regular team and company networking events/celebrations             

• Access to free tickets to sporting and entertainment events

• Tech Scheme

• Taste Card

• Travel Insurance

The Process:

We appreciate the time take to apply for the role and your recent interest in IMG. We will review all applications and will be in touch with those who have been shortlisted to the next stage. Unfortunately, due to volume we are not able to get back to everyone individually so if you have not heard back from us unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion and wish you all the best in your search.

• Tele/Virtual Interview – up to 30 mins with member of talent acquisition team.

• 1st stage interview - in person/virtual – With the hiring manager and wider team.

• 2nd stage interview – in person - TBC