Director of Strategic Initiatives

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💎 Seniority level: Director, 8+ years

📍 Location: United States

💸 Salary: 200000.0 - 220000.0 USD per year

🔍 Industry: Sports Technology

🏢 Company: GameChanger

🗣️ Languages: English

⏳ Experience: 8+ years

🪄 Skills: LeadershipProject ManagementBusiness IntelligenceData AnalysisCross-functional Team LeadershipProduct DevelopmentStrategyStrategic ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalytical SkillsMarket ResearchRisk ManagementData visualizationStakeholder managementStrategic thinkingFinancial analysis

Requirements:

8+ years of experience in strategic roles in strategy consulting, high-growth startups, sports, media, or technology sectors.
Advanced analytical skills with a track record in conducting market research and leveraging data to drive strategy.
Proven ability to lead and influence across functions, driving complex initiatives with cross-functional stakeholders.
An understanding and enthusiasm for youth sports and the potential of technology to enrich the sports experience for athletes, coaches, and families.
Ability to balance strategic vision with execution; able to define and translate high-level strategies into impactful action plans.
Exceptional communication skills, can present strategic insights to executive leadership and shows project management skills with an emphasis on stakeholder alignment.
A proactive and innovative mindset with a drive to explore new opportunities, challenge the status quo, and navigate change and ambiguity with agility.

Responsibilities:

Develop an understanding of the youth sports ecosystem, including important partners, user needs, trends, and competitive landscape.
Define clear strategic goals and growth priorities in partnership with the VP of Strategic Initiatives and Impact, President, and the leadership team.
Act as a strategic advisor across product, marketing, and operations teams to ensure cohesive and applicable market insights.
Lead consultants and cross-functional project teams to deliver high-impact projects on time, ensuring alignment with our goals and maximizing outcomes.
Lead the strategy for data gathering, ensuring user research, competitive analysis, and internal data are used effectively.
Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess initiative impact and inform continuous improvement.
Stay ahead of industry trends and the latest technologies in youth sports.
Identify and advocate for ideas and projects that differentiate GameChanger in a competitive landscape.
Identify potential risks, challenges, and external factors that may affect growth.
Develop risk mitigation plans and advise the leadership team on strategies to navigate market uncertainties.

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