Tech Innovation Manager - Football

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Tech Innovation Manager, where you'll lead the charge in redefining product offerings and expanding into new markets. This role is perfect for a creative visionary who thrives in complexity and is passionate about consumer behavior and engagement. You'll collaborate with diverse teams, driving innovation through data-driven insights and bold ideas. If you're eager to explore emerging technologies and make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in developing breakthrough tech product ideas.
• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of user problems and competitive landscape.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape concepts.

Skills

Creative Visionary

Behavioural Designer

Consumer Culture Knowledge

Communication Skills

Problem-solving

Experience in B2C Apps

Curiosity in Emerging Technologies

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Tech Innovation Manager - Football, London

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Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

As Tech Innovation Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of driving Baller League's diversification strategy, leading the discovery of high-impact new markets that redefine our product offering and expand our reach into new experiences and customer behaviours.

What You’ll Do

• Develop a deep understanding of user problems, the competitive landscape, and Baller League's competitive advantages in new markets.
• Facilitate ideation and brainstorming sessions to generate early-stage concepts focused on fan behaviour, gamification, AI interaction, and new modes of engagement.
• Engage with internal and external experts to refine ideas and improve concept quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, research, engineering, analytics, commercial) to shape and evolve concepts.
• Map key assumptions and plan testing strategies with research and analytics to validate early-stage ideas.
• Build compelling, data-driven cases for investment in developed concepts.
• Challenge conventional thinking and propose bold ideas aligned with our mission and emerging fan needs.

Ideal Candidate

• Creative Visionary: Constantly exploring ideas through reading, talking, building, or experimenting, with a strong perspective on future consumer product trends.
• Behavioural Designer: Skilled in nudging, motivating, and supporting users towards healthy long-term habits through product design.
• Plugged Into Consumer Culture: Knowledgeable about emerging formats like wellness tech, social tools, gamified finance, AI companions, etc.
• Thrives in Complexity: Able to bring clarity and focus to undefined challenges and explore unfamiliar terrain.
• Dynamic Collaborator: Co-creates effectively with product, design, engineering, and insight teams, bringing energy and inspiration.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven track record of developing breakthrough tech product ideas, especially in behaviour, engagement, or virality.
• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills to inspire stakeholders.
• A balance of creative instinct and rigorous problem-solving to assess feasibility.
• Deep experience in consumer-facing apps (B2C), especially those focused on behavioural outcomes or community experiences.
• Curiosity and fluency in emerging technologies, particularly AI.
• Familiarity with customer research, market analysis, and rapid validation methods.