Project Lead - US

Bolt6 • Charlotte, NC

1d • $70,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We’re building the future of sport. Bolt6 is a sports technology company at the forefront of visual innovation – from real-time tracking and data overlays, to immersive broadcast graphics and AR experiences. We work across tennis, golf, motorsport, volleyball, and more; partnering with rights holders and broadcasters to elevate how sport is seen, understood, and enjoyed.

As Project Lead, you manage end-to-end delivery of Bolt6 products at live sporting events. You will work closely with Operations Managers, supervise senior engineers, graduate engineers and placement students, and take responsibility for on-site leadership and delivery accuracy.
The role blends technical input, planning, team leadership, and continuous system improvement. You will work approximately 150 days on-site each year, lead preparation and live delivery, and act as the first point of escalation for site teams. This role is instrumental in shaping how our systems perform at event level and how our team evolves.

Requirements

• Proven experience in live operational delivery
• Technical competence in hardware installation, networking, and live systems
• Strong organizational approach and ability to lead small teams
• Clear communication under pressure; good client interaction
• Flexibility around working hours and international travel

Nice To Haves

• Background in sports technology, broadcast operations or network infrastructure.
• STEM or equivalent technical foundation
• Strong interest in sport

Responsibilities

• Lead full operational delivery for assigned events across an assigned sport.
• Oversee setup, live operation, and post-event review
• Manage pre-event communications with internal teams, tournament directors, partners, and vendors
• Maintain delivery quality, reliability, and operational control
• Coordinate remote support when not on-site
• Identify improvements in processes, documentation, and set-up workflows
• Maintain accurate tracking of technical kit and logistics
• Keep operational requirements and playbooks aligned with product developments
• Support introduction of new systems on-site and guide teams through adoption
• Line manage up to eight engineers or senior engineers
• Support site leads, act as escalation point, and build their confidence in live delivery
• Run performance feedback cycles and maintain accurate skill records
• Assist with recruitment and progression of operational staff
• Capture feedback from technical directors and partner teams
• Share operational insights with leadership and development groups
• Support troubleshooting during live events, both remotely and on-site

Benefits

• $70,000 to $80,000 base salary depending on experience
• Ownership and autonomy of your work.
• The opportunity to work in sport at an elite level.
• Support through learning and development tailored to your role.
• Bonus scheme.
• Health and wellbeing stipend.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed