Wasserman is looking for a Senior Digital Lead to deliver the digital strategy, product development, and technology roadmap for a major sports rights holder. You will ensure digital platforms serve both fan and commercial partner needs, acting as a key driver at the intersection of technology, business, and partnerships.
What You'll Do
- Develop, deliver, and optimise SA Rugby’s digital products (e.g., website, fan data platforms, CRM, e-commerce).
- Manage technical delivery teams and third-party suppliers (agencies, developers, tech suppliers).
- Ensure robust data governance, privacy compliance (e.g., POPIA, GDPR), and cybersecurity.
- Act as the key digital interface and driver for commercial partners, sponsors, internal teams, and wider business stakeholders.
- Support the Wasserman commercial team by advising on how digital assets can be packaged, measured, and monetised.
- Work closely with SARU marketing, content, commercial, ticketing, and media teams to align digital strategy with business goals.
- Champion innovation around fan engagement, data personalisation, digital membership, loyalty, gamification, and immersive content.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in a senior digital, product, or technology leadership role, ideally with a sports club, league, federation, or large-scale rights holder.
- Track record of delivering measurable digital growth, especially around fan acquisition, engagement, or sponsor value delivery.
Technical Stack
- CMS systems
- CRM platforms
- Data lakes/warehouses
Wasserman does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
