Director of Strategic Initiatives

Summary

Join GameChanger as the Director of Strategic Initiatives and lead projects driving growth, innovation, and competitive advantage in youth sports technology. Collaborate with executive leadership to implement strategic priorities, manage strategic planning, and analyze industry trends. Lead cross-functional teams, utilize data-driven decision-making, and foster a culture of innovation. This role requires extensive strategic experience, strong analytical skills, and a passion for youth sports. GameChanger offers a competitive salary, remote work options, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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
• Identify and model growth opportunities and opportunities to enhance user engagement within this market
• In partnership with the VP of Strategic Initiatives and Impact, President, and the leadership team, define clear strategic goals and growth priorities
• Create and refine long-term growth plans and priorities that align with GameChanger’s vision for transforming youth sports
• Develop applicable roadmaps for both all market segments
• Ensure alignment with GameChanger’s overall long-term strategy for a youth sports platform
• 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

Benefits

• Work remotely throughout the US* or from our well-furnished, modern office in Manhattan, NY
• Unlimited vacation policy
• Paid volunteer opportunities
• Technology stipend - $4,000 every 2 years after your start to make sure you have the latest and greatest technology
• WFH stipend - $500 annually to make your WFH situation comfortable
• Learning stipend - $500 annually towards continued development
• Monthly physical, mental, wellness & learning stipend offered through Holisticly
• Monthly lifestyle stipend offered through Fringe
• Full health benefits - medical, dental, vision, prescription, FSA, HRA, HSA, and coverage for family/dependents
• Retirement savings - Traditional and Roth 401K plans are offered through Vanguard, with an immediate company match
• Life insurance - basic life, supplemental life, and dependent life
• Disability leave - short-term disability and long-term disability
• Company paid parental leave - up to 20 weeks for birthing parents and up to 12 weeks for non-birthing parents
• Family building benefits offered through Progyny
• DICK’S Sporting Goods and their family of brands teammate discount