Head of Data Scouting

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/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 coordination 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 modeling, 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 organizational skills
• Confident demeanor 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.

Apply Now

We look forward to receiving your meaningful application with a cover letter, CV, and work samples or other job-related documents. Please apply online via our Career Page.

Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA