Strategy & Operations Manager, Sports Tech

Overview

Responsibilities

• Identify and execute strategic initiatives that improve operational efficiency across product and engineering departments.
• Develop and track key performance indicators to measure the health of the business and the success of specific technical projects.
• Lead cross-functional teams through the annual planning process to align departmental budgets with corporate strategy.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activity to provide actionable insights for executive leadership.
• Optimize internal workflows and resource allocation to support the scaling of hardware and software production.
• Draft comprehensive business cases for new market entries or strategic partnerships within the sports ecosystem.
• Collaborate with product leads to ensure operational readiness for new feature releases and hardware iterations.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years experience in management consulting, business operations, or a strategic role within a technology company.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-layered projects involving both software and physical product logistics.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis tools to support evidence-based decision making.
• Strong foundational knowledge of the sports technology landscape including wearables, analytics, or digital media.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams without direct reporting authority.
• Bachelor degree in business, engineering, or a related quantitative field.

Nice to have

• Master of Business Administration from a top-tier institution.
• Previous experience working within an elite sports organization or a major outdoor apparel brand.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and product management frameworks.

Work environment

• Work is typically conducted in a hybrid office setting with occasional travel to manufacturing sites or sporting events.
• The culture is often high-performance and data-driven, reflecting the competitive nature of the sports industry.
• Collaboration occurs through a mix of synchronous meetings and digital project management platforms like Jira or Asana.
• Standard business hours are common, though seasonal peaks related to product launches or major sporting calendars occur.

Benefits & growth

• Compensation packages usually include a competitive base salary plus performance-based annual bonuses.
• Equity grants or stock options are standard in venture-backed or publicly traded technology firms.
• Career progression typically leads to Director of Operations, Chief of Staff, or Vice President of Strategy roles.
• Professional development often includes access to industry conferences and executive leadership training.