Broadcast Technology Delivery Manager

About: 

The Rolex SailGP Championship is the most exciting racing on water, where anything can happen in short, adrenaline-fueled battles between national teams at iconic stadium destinations worldwide. Top athletes fly in identical high-tech F50 catamarans faster than the wind, at speeds in excess of 100km/h (60mph). Founded in 2018, SailGP is one of the world’s fastest-growing sports and entertainment properties, now in its sixth season.

SailGP also races for a better future, championing a world powered by nature. Underpinning the organization’s purpose-driven agenda is a diversification of the league, with the goal of immediately progressing gender equity and inclusivity.

SailGP is a global organisation with defined values that shape the culture of its team – Deliver Quality and Consistency; Evolve with Focus; Make it Count; Stand Together and Strike a Balance.

Summary:

The Broadcast Technology Delivery Manager is the senior technical and operational lead responsible for the planning, deployment, and management of all SailGP broadcast systems across global events. The role blends deep technical expertise, team leadership, site readiness management, and advanced event planning to ensure the Venue Broadcast Centre (VBC) and associated infrastructure deliver a world-class live product. The role will work closely with the Head of Venue Technology on the planning and delivery, and with the Broadcast Technology Architect to help shape what the Broadcast Technology Solutions of the future.

Key Responsibilities:

Advanced Event Planning

• Lead long-term venue planning for all events. Responsible for power plans, connectivity requirements, site layouts and build schedules.
• Liaise with internal regional planning and logistics teams.
• Produce detailed documentation including schematics, rack builds, local network and cabling diagrams and contingency plans in conjunction with existing and new suppliers. 
• Identify all dependencies early and ensure proactive mitigation.
• Design, deploy and operate broadcast operational systems. 
• Take overall responsibility for the environmental stability of all technical areas,
  including the VBC, server rooms, edit spaces and equipment racks.
• Design and implement temporary HVAC and cooling solutions appropriate to each venue and climate.
• Manage airflow planning, heat load calculations and equipment placement to ensure optimal operating temperatures.
  

On-Site Broadcast Setup and Delivery

• Oversee the full build → test → race → de-rig cycle across all broadcast technical and site infrastructure.
• Own full operational readiness including compound layout, power distribution, cable routing, access planning and safety.
• Manage the deployment of plant and machinery (telehandlers, forklifts, generators, AC units, tower lights). Familiarity with RAMS and CDM process. 
• Coordinate temporary toilets, welfare units, water, waste, utilities and onsite logistics with regional event delivery teams. 
• Conduct site surveys and pre-event readiness checks.
• Work with event operations and local suppliers to deliver a safe, efficient technical compound.
• Lead live operations, system monitoring and rapid incident response.
• Feed into post-event reviews to continually evolve workflows and system performance.
• Manage resilient connectivity through fibre, traditional RF, bonded cellular (5G), satellite and hybrid backhaul solutions.
• Ensure cybersecurity, redundancy planning, and system monitoring.
• Specify, deploy and oversee Portable AC units and split systems, Ducting and airflow management, temperature monitoring and alerting.
• Work with suppliers and facilities teams to ensure adequate power, ventilation and redundancy for cooling systems.
• Troubleshoot overheating risks and proactively mitigate environmental failures.
  

Technical Authority for Broadcast Systems

• Own the operation of the Venue Broadcast Centre (VBC) and associated infrastructure.
• Oversee delivery by incumbent partners and contractors, being a voice of authority over these systems.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting 
  

Innovation & Future Strategy

• Support the Head of Venue Technology with:
  • R&D for next-generation tech: 5G contribution, automated routing, real-time data, and new onboard data systems.
  • Contribute to identifying efficiencies, automation opportunities and strategic upgrades
• Support the Broadcast Technology Architect with:
  • Transforming SailGP’s current broadcast workflows and infrastructure into a future proofed operational structure that is both robust and flexible.
  • Reduce inefficiencies, risks, and evaluate scalability and resilience against future requirements.

Compliance, Security & Vendor efficiency

• Adhere to broadcast industry standards (SMPTE, EBU, ITU, OCI).
• Assess recording/delivery specifications and cybersecurity/network hygiene.
• Integrate efficiently 3rd party vendor systems for integration, support, and cost efficiency. 

About You: 

• Technical Skills (Essential)
  • Deep experience in live broadcast engineering, IP video systems and remote production.
  • Strong networking skills (Cisco/Arista/MikroTik or equivalent) with excellent understanding of routing, switching, VLANs and QoS.
  • Hands-on expertise with Riedel MediorNet or similar video frameworks.
  • Strong knowledge of SRT, NDI, SDI, bonded cellular, RF and IP contribution workflows.
• Operational Skills (Essential)
  • Experience managing temporary event sites, plant, welfare facilities and machinery.
  • Strong knowledge of operational logistics, H&S compliance and site coordination.
  • Proven experience managing and directing multi-disciplinary technical teams.

• Certifications (Desirable)
  • CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) – required for networking competence.
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – beneficial for cloud and production workflows.
  • Riedel, Dante, or vendor broadcast certifications are a plus.
    

Personal Attributes

• You can confidently communicate with a wide range of stakeholders from technical teams to procedures 
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently, yet value collaboration and enjoy contributing to a high-performing team.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure, start-up or live-event environment and can adapt quickly to changing circumstances.
• Calm, decisive and effective under pressure.

Location:

•  London, United Kingdom. Hybrid working model with a minimum of 3 days per week in the London Office.
  
• One week on site per event required.
  

SailGP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace committed to building a team culture that celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion.