Senior Manager (Umpire Development) – Sri Lanka Cricket

Senior Manager (Umpire Development) – Sri Lanka Cricket

Job Overview

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is seeking applications from highly qualified and experienced professionals for the position of Senior Manager – Umpire Development. The selected candidate will play a key leadership role in planning, developing, and implementing umpire education, performance management, and career pathway programmes to ensure the highest standards of cricket officiating across Sri Lanka. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the long-term development of umpires and match officials within the national cricket structure.

Position Details

Job Title: Senior Manager – Umpire Development

Organization: Sri Lanka Cricket

Job Location: Colombo District, Sri Lanka

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Sports Administration / Cricket Development

Company Overview

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is the governing body for cricket in Sri Lanka, responsible for the administration, promotion, regulation, and development of the sport at all levels. Through its domestic and international cricket programmes, SLC is committed to maintaining world-class standards in player development, coaching, officiating, and cricket administration.

Qualifications & Experience

• A recognized qualification in Sports Management, Education, or a related field
• Extensive experience in cricket officiating, umpire development, or cricket administration
• Sound knowledge of the Laws of Cricket and ICC playing conditions
• Experience in training, assessing, or managing umpires at domestic or international level
• Proven leadership and programme management experience
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders across the cricket community
• Experience in implementing development frameworks and succession planning initiatives

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement national umpire development strategies in line with Sri Lanka Cricket and ICC guidelines
• Manage umpire education programmes, workshops, seminars, and certification processes
• Formulate playing conditions and codes of conduct for domestic and international tournaments in accordance with ICC regulations
• Establish structured development pathways for umpires and match referees, including succession planning frameworks
• Conduct examinations and assessments for umpires and match referees as required
• Coordinate umpire and match referee appointments in consultation with relevant committees and cricket management personnel
• Serve as the primary liaison between ACC, ICC, and Sri Lanka Cricket regarding officiating requirements and tournament matters
• Monitor and evaluate umpire performance across domestic and international matches
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date databases of umpires, assessors, and appointments
• Ensure compliance with Sri Lanka Cricket policies, ICC regulations, and international best practices

Required Skills

• Cricket officiating and umpire development expertise
• Strategic planning and programme management
• Leadership and team development
• Performance monitoring and evaluation
• Training, education, and assessment skills
• Communication and stakeholder management
• Policy development and implementation
• Organizational and administrative skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Knowledge of ICC and ACC cricket regulations

Salary & Benefits

• Attractive and negotiable remuneration package
• Additional fringe benefits
• Career growth opportunities within a leading sports organization
• Opportunity to contribute to the development of cricket officiating in Sri Lanka
• Exposure to domestic and international cricket operations
• Professional development and networking opportunities

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications via email to:

vacancies@srilankacricket.lk

Applicants must include the names and contact details of two non-related referees who are not employed by Sri Lanka Cricket.

Applications should be submitted within 7 days from the date of the advertisement.

Important Notes

• Please mention Senior Manager – Umpire Development in the subject line of the email.
• Ensure that all qualifications and employment criteria are met before submitting your application.
• Canvassing in any form will result in disqualification.
• Incomplete applications may not be considered.
• Employer Address: Human Resources Department, Sri Lanka Cricket, No. 35, Maitland Place, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka.