Chief, Remote Sports Tech & Innovation

Placements24; London Borough of Newham; Híbrido; GBP 150.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Equity options

Generous paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote Head of Sports Technology & Innovation to drive the strategic direction and execution of cutting-edge technologies across sports performance, athlete monitoring, training, and recovery.

You will lead a distributed team of technologists, data scientists, and sports scientists, shaping solutions that give our clients a competitive edge while collaborating with partners worldwide.

Formación

• Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Sports Science, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in technology leadership roles, with significant experience in sports technology or performance analytics.
• Proven track record of successfully developing and implementing innovative technological solutions in a sports context.
• Deep understanding of current and emerging technologies relevant to sports performance (AI, ML, data analytics, sensor technology, etc.).
• Experience managing distributed/remote teams and complex technology projects.
• Strong strategic thinking, vision, and ability to drive change.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• A passion for sports and a commitment to leveraging technology to enhance athletic potential.
• Experience with agile development methodologies is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Define and execute the strategic roadmap for sports technology and innovation initiatives.
• Identify, assess, and pilot emerging technologies (e.g., AI, machine learning, IoT, wearables, VR/AR) relevant to sports performance.
• Lead and manage a global, remote team of specialists in sports technology, data science, and engineering.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and integration of new technological solutions into athlete training and management systems.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the technology and performance departments.
• Manage technology budgets, vendor relationships, and procurement processes.
• Collaborate with sports scientists, coaches, and athletes to translate performance needs into technological requirements.
• Ensure data security, privacy, and ethical considerations are addressed in all technology implementations.
• Stay at the forefront of technological advancements and industry trends in sports tech.
• Communicate strategic vision and project progress to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Drive the adoption and utilization of new technologies across the organization.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Remote team management

Technology leadership

Sports technology

Data analytics

Educación

Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science/Engineering/Data Science/Sports Science

Herramientas

AI

Machine learning

IoT

Wearables

VR/AR

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote Head of Sports Technology & Innovation to drive the strategic direction and execution of cutting-edge technologies across sports performance, athlete monitoring, training, and recovery.

You will lead a distributed team of technologists, data scientists, and sports scientists, shaping solutions that give our clients a competitive edge while collaborating with partners worldwide.