Kyril Louis-Dreyfus' revamp of Sunderland behind the scenes has seen the club advertise a further two new roles.
The arrival of sporting director Kristjaan Speakman in December to work alongside head coach Lee Johnson signalled a change in approach at the Stadium of Light.
A data-driven focus to shape the club's new attitude to recruitment was cemented with the appointment of James Young as the new Head of Analysis and Data in March.
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Young had previously enjoyed success with Saracens' during their Gallagher Premiership and Heineken Cup triumphs, as well as with Team GB when they collected five Olympic gold medals.
Speakman has also been tasked with retaining the club's best young talent, a criticism regularly levelled against the Black Cats which has recently seen prospects such as Joe Hugill and Logan Pye depart.
The latest job advertisements at Sunderland has emphasised this focus, with roles created for Head of Player Development at both the professional and youth phase.
The successful applicants will report to Head of Coaching Stuart English, and will be challenged to create "bespoke" programmes to ensure players "progress through the programme".
Sunderland's advert reads : "We are looking to appoint two experienced and enthusiastic people to lead on the individual, group and team planning of player development in our Professional Development Phase and our Youth Development Phase.
"The key responsibility is that each individual within these age groups has a bespoke training and games programme in order for them to gain the appropriate level of challenge and support that they require to progress through the programme.
"Reporting to the Head of Coaching / Academy Manager these positions will align coaches and the coaching programme to the club’s coaching and playing philosophy and support appropriately to ensure players receive a holistic transition through the age groups and phases, creating a best-in-class environment."
Interested candidates must submit their applications by the close of play on Friday.
