Consulting – Solution Architecture & Delivery – Sport Technology Manager

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 370,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.About UsWith offices in 152 countries and nearly 328,000 professionals, we are one of the world’s leading professional services networks, helping organisations and individuals create lasting value through Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. For over 40 years, we have contributed to the Middle East’s transformation journey, partnering with governments and businesses to deliver sustainable solutions. Today, more than 12,000 of us across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are shaping the region’s future.Line of Service OverviewAt PwC Consulting, you’ll shape strategies that redefine industries and drive national visions. We partner with leaders to deliver transformative solutions in enterprise strategy, digital innovation, operational excellence, cyber resilience, and risk management. Join a community that values bold thinking, collaboration, and measurable impact—where your expertise accelerates change and creates lasting value.Business Unit OverviewThe Digital & Cyber Business Unit brings together deep technology expertise and bold thinking to help organizations thrive in a connected, data-driven world. We support clients in reimagining how they operate, serve, and grow—by harnessing the power of digital products, emerging tech, cloud, data, and cyber resilience.Whether shaping enterprise-wide transformation or enabling targeted innovation, we work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and trust—delivering scalable solutions that empower clients to move faster, think smarter, and lead with confidence.How You’ll ContributeArchitecture Design & GovernanceLead the end-to-end architecture design of digital platforms across sports venues, competitions, and football operations systems.Act as the Design Authority, ensuring alignment between business strategy, digital roadmaps, and enterprise architecture standards.Establish and enforce architecture governance frameworks across stadium technologies and competition platforms.Ensure interoperability, scalability, cybersecurity, and compliance with enterprise and international sporting event standards.Define solution roadmaps, integration models, and key technology decisions across the sports ecosystem.Embed governance controls supporting league regulations, compliance reporting, safeguarding, and operational oversight.Champion modern architectural principles, design standards, and best practices across all platforms.Implementation & Delivery LeadershipLead the full lifecycle implementation of venue technologies and competition digital platforms — from design through deployment and optimization.Provide architectural oversight across Agile delivery teams (onshore and offshore).Conduct architecture reviews, technical design validations, and sign-offs.Oversee integration planning across competition systems, enterprise platforms, and reporting ecosystems.Ensure readiness for User Acceptance Testing (UAT), deployment, and matchday operations.Align delivery milestones with competition calendars, regulatory deadlines, and event-critical timelines.Coordinate with product owners, delivery leads, system integrators, vendors, and technical teams to maintain architectural integrity.Operational Excellence & SecurityOversee cybersecurity frameworks aligned with international standards and best practices.Ensure compliance with regulatory, governance, and data protection obligations.Design high-availability, resilient, and business continuity architectures for event-critical systems.Establish repeatable technical standards and deployment governance models across venues and competitions.Innovation & Future ReadinessEvaluate and integrate emerging technologies (e.g., AI, IoT, advanced analytics) to enhance competition management and venue ecosystems.Drive cloud-first, scalable, and future-ready digital infrastructure strategies.Support continuous improvement of fan engagement, operational efficiency, and regulatory reporting capabilities.Stakeholder & Ecosystem EngagementEngage with technology partners, OEMs, and system integrators to assess and select best-fit solutions.Build strong executive-level relationships across leagues, clubs, referees, regulators, and venue operators.Translate complex technical architectures into clear business value and operational outcomes.What You’ll BringEducation & CertificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer