Assistant Operations Manager

Assistant Operations Manager - Cricket Data Ops & Site Support

Your Experience at a Glance

EXVIA (Client Code Name) is looking for a hands-on and proactive Assistant Operations Manager to support the India Head of Office in building and scaling a high-performance India operations centre. This is a foundational role meant for someone who thrives in structured yet dynamic environments, is eager to roll up their sleeves in day-to-day activities like live cricket data collection, and aspires to grow into a long-term operations leader. In the early phase, you will focus on understanding EXVIA's end-to-end data operations, including live sports monitoring, staffing discipline, and quality delivery. Over time, your responsibilities will shift toward team leadership, process ownership, and site-wide operational success.

About EXVIA (Client Code Name)

EXVIA is a global sports data company delivering real-time, AI-powered analytics platforms to the cricket and football industry. Their systems are used by digital platforms, broadcasters, and sports federations to enhance fan engagement and data accuracy across matches worldwide. With a growing presence in India, EXVIA is investing in high-quality talent to lead operational excellence and cultural cohesion from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

- Support the Head of India Office in managing day-to-day operations, team routines, and escalation workflows

- Actively participate in cricket match coverage by watching live games and assisting with structured data entry and quality validation

- Build a comprehensive understanding of internal processes across staffing, game coverage, reporting, and compliance

- As the team scales, transition into a broader operations ownership role, managing shift adherence, employee morale, and delivery health

- Demonstrate strong people leadership, especially during match windows and high-pressure scenarios

- Facilitate smooth onboarding and training for new data operators and junior staff

- Be the cultural glue for the team: encourage discipline, motivation, and clear communication

- Escalate operational blockers to the Site Leader and collaborate with HQ on implementation fixes

Required Skills & Experience

- 4-10 years of experience in operations, people coordination, or team leadership, preferably in a tech, data, or sports-tech environment

- Comfortable working under tight timelines, especially during live events or coverage shifts

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate clearly across local teams and UK-based stakeholders

- Detail-oriented with the ability to follow structured processes and improve them over time

- Strong interest in cricket and live sports operations - not necessarily a sports nerd, but must enjoy the domain

- Self-driven, mature, and reliable - capable of functioning independently in a startup-like environment

- Basic proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, or internal dashboards

Why This Role Matters

This is not just a supporting role - it is a long-term strategic position where we are investing in future site leaders. You'll get to own processes from the ground up, understand the pulse of a live data business, and eventually manage a larger team with full autonomy.

About the Employment Model - Direct Employment

You will be hired directly by EXVIA and be part of their core internal team in India. All aspects of your employment - including title, responsibilities, compensation, growth, and performance evaluation - will be handled directly by EXVIA. Straatix is supporting EXVIA in identifying and onboarding top-tier talent for this role.