Senior Systems Manager

Our Story 

 
Founded in 2013, City Football Group (CFG) is the world’s leading private owner and operator of football clubs, with full or partial ownership of thirteen clubs worldwide. We also invest in football-related businesses and provide a global commercial platform for our partners. Our mission is simple yet impactful: to empower better lives through football—locally and globally—aligned with what “City” football has represented for over a century. 

Our Winning Team 
 

At CFG, we take pride in the positive economic, social, and environmental impact our clubs create within their communities. Through our operations and innovative programmes, we aim to drive meaningful, lasting change. 

The Opportunity 
 

We are seeking an experienced Systems Manager to join our technology team and play a key role in developing, deploying, maintaining, and optimising our People (HR) Team technology portfolio. 

This portfolio broadly encompasses the systems and processes that support People (HR) and Payroll, serving as the backbone of CFG’s core business operations. Your expertise will help transform our technology landscape, furthering the success of our clubs both on and off the pitch. This role offers a collaborative environment, opportunities for career growth, and the chance to contribute to exciting projects within the football industry. 

Location 

 
This role is based at our Etihad Campus HQ in Manchester, with 3–4 days per week on-site. 

What You’ll Do 

• Configure, administer, and maintain the People Team system portfolio in line with product releases. 

• Suggest, build, and deploy solutions in our People Team systems at both global and local levels. 

• Troubleshoot issues and incidents, resolving them and implementing changes to prevent recurrence. 

• Ensure data integrity and integration across the People Team system portfolio. 

• Work collaboratively with third-party resources to enhance knowledge and improve ways of working. 

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of projects, aligning solutions with our People Team architecture. 

• Proactively manage risks through effective daily operations and project oversight. 

What We’re Looking For 

• Experience managing HRIS systems. 

• A proven track record of successfully managing and delivering projects. 

• Strong governance and expertise in systems administration. 

• Familiarity with project management methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall. 

• A solid understanding of version control and DevOps principles, including CI/CD pipelines. 

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. 

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities. 

• Self-motivated, curious, and driven to innovate continuously. 

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects under tight deadlines. 

Desirable Skills 

• Experience with software development (e.g., Python, Java, Scala) and Big Data tools (e.g., Hadoop, Spark), ideally in a cloud-based environment (AWS, Azure, or GCP). 

• Proficiency in SQL. 

• Experience using SAP SuccessFactors and certification in SuccessFactors modules. 

An Inclusive Workplace 
 

City Football Group is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. 

If you require any disability-related adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know in your application. 

We promote equal employment opportunities, evaluating candidates based on skills and experience. All applications are carefully reviewed, and selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. 

Employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Due to our safeguarding commitments, all UK-based roles require a DBS check upon employment, which may be basic, standard, or enhanced depending on the role and responsibilities.