Director, Global Instructor Operations

Peloton; New York (NY); On-site; USD 216,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Peloton in New York City is seeking a Director, Global Instructor Operations to lead the operational infrastructure and business affairs for the global Instructor organization. You will partner with Legal, People, Finance and cross-functional teams to define the operating model, processes, and standards that enable scalable, high-impact instructor experiences.

You will oversee contract negotiations, renewals, governance, and strategic guidance on partnerships and outside activities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in talent management, business affairs, live production, or operational environments.
• Experience managing complex talent relationships or executive stakeholders (e.g., in entertainment, sports, agency, hospitality, or high-growth consumer brand environments).
• Strong experience building scalable processes, operating models, and systems.
• Exceptional judgment and discretion when working with high-profile talent and sensitive business matters.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Business Affairs lead for the Global Instructor organization and strategic partner to the SVP, Global Content & Instructor Strategy.
• Lead instructor contract negotiations for new instructors in partnership with Legal and the SVP, Global Content & Instructor Strategy.
• Oversee the lifecycle of instructor agreements, including renewals, amendments, documentation, and governance.
• Provide strategic guidance on contractual commitments, outside business activities, brand partnerships, and commercial opportunities.
• Partner with Legal, People, Finance, and other stakeholders on complex or sensitive instructor matters.
• Develop annual contract renewal recommendations and support long-term instructor planning.
• Shape and maintain the operating model for Global Instructor Operations in collaboration with cross-functional partners, establishing documented processes, standards, workflows, and escalation paths that support the Instructor team and overall Instructor Strategy group.
• Oversee Instructor communications.
• Ensure the Integrations Lead, Manager, and Coordinator team effectively execute day-to-day instructor operations, including communications, talent support, resources, and operational workflows.
• Identify operational gaps and opportunities to improve efficiency, communication, and the instructor experience with the team.
• Provide strategic oversight of major instructor initiatives and tentpole programs.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex or high-impact instructor operational matters.
• Lead and develop the Global Instructor Strategy Operations team as an operational center of excellence.
• Own the operational budget for the Instructor Operations group consistently reviewing and balancing for the Instructor group and the business.
• Oversee operational vendors, external partners, and resource requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Contract negotiations

Process design

Budget management

Project management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel willingness

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Director, Global Instructor Operations leads the operational infrastructure and business affairs function supporting Peloton's global Instructor organization throughout the instructor lifecycle. Working closely with the SVP, Global Content & Instructor Strategy and the Directors of Instructor Strategy globally, this role establishes the operating model, processes, and standards that enable a seamless, scalable, and high-impact Instructor experience.

As the Business Affairs lead for the Instructor organization, the Director serves as the strategic partner for instructor agreements, negotiations, business governance, and operational planning. In partnership with Legal, People, Finance, and cross-functional stakeholders, this role provides guidance on instructor contracts, outside business activities, commercial partnerships, and complex talent matters.

The Director leads the Instructor Operations team, ensuring clear ownership, effective execution, and scalable processes across the global Instructor Strategy organization.

YOUR DAILY IMPACT AT PELOTON

• Serve as the Business Affairs lead for the Global Instructor organization and strategic partner to the SVP, Global Content & Instructor Strategy
• Lead instructor contract negotiations for new instructors in partnership with Legal and the SVP, Global Content & Instructor Strategy
• Oversee the lifecycle of instructor agreements, including renewals, amendments, documentation, and governance
• Provide strategic guidance on contractual commitments, outside business activities, brand partnerships, and commercial opportunities
• Partner with Legal, People, Finance, and other stakeholders on complex or sensitive instructor matters
• Develop annual contract renewal recommendations and support long-term instructor planning
• Shape and maintain the operating model for Global Instructor Operations in collaboration with cross-functional partners, establishing documented processes, standards, workflows, and escalation paths that support the Instructor team and overall Instructor Strategy group
• Oversee Instructor communications
• Ensure the Integrations Lead, Manager, and Coordinator team effectively execute day-to-day instructor operations, including communications, talent support, resources, and operational workflows
• Identify operational gaps and opportunities to improve efficiency, communication, and the instructor experience with the team
• Provide strategic oversight of major instructor initiatives and tentpole programs
• Serve as the escalation point for complex or high-impact instructor operational matters
• Lead and develop the Global Instructor Strategy Operations team as an operational center of excellence
• Own the operational budget for the Instructor Operations group consistently reviewing and balancing for the Instructor group and the business
• Oversee operational vendors, external partners, and resource requirements

YOU BRING TO PELOTON

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in complex talent management, business affairs, live production, or operational environments
• Demonstrated experience managing complex talent relationships or executive-level stakeholders (e.g., in entertainment, sports, agency, hospitality, or high-growth consumer brand environments)
• Strong experience building scalable processes, operating models, and systems
• Exceptional judgment and discretion when working with high-profile talent and sensitive business matters
• Strong organizational, communication, strategic planning, and project management skills
• Experience managing budgets, vendors, resources, and competing priorities
• Strong analytical skills and experience using operational reporting to inform business decisions
• Ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of an organization, including executive stakeholders
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and project management tools
• Ability to travel occasionally (estimated 10–15%) and work during key live events or productions (with advance notice and schedule flexibility)

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BASE SALARY RANGE

$215,800 — $274,900 USD

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for this position based at our New York City headquarters. The actual base salary offered for this position will depend on numerous factors including, without limitation, experience and business objectives and if the location for the job changes. Our base salary is just one component of Peloton’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes annual equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan as well as other region-specific health and welfare benefits.

As an organization, one of our top priorities is to maintain the health and wellbeing for our employees and their family. To achieve this goal, we offer robust and comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off policy
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Access to mental health services
• 401k, tuition reimbursement and student loan paydown plans
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Fertility and adoption support and up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave
• Child care and family care discounts
• Free access to Peloton Digital App and apparel and product discounts
• Commuter benefits and Citi Bike Discount
• Pet insurance and so much more!

ABOUT PELOTON

Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) provides Members with expert instruction, and world class content to create impactful and entertaining workout experiences for anyone, anywhere and at any stage in their fitness journey. At home, outdoors, traveling, or at the gym, Peloton brings together innovative hardware, distinctive software, and exclusive content. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York City, Peloton has millions of Members across the US, UK, Canada, Germany, Australia, and Austria. For more information, visit www.onepeloton.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Peloton is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Equal employment opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Peloton, where all team members, applicants, and other covered persons are considered on the basis of their personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, unemployment status, familial status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, caregiver status, or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable law. This policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all practices and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

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At Peloton, we embrace technology, including AI, to enhance productivity and accelerate innovation in the work we do for our members. However, in our hiring process, our priority remains in getting to know you and your unique qualifications. To ensure a fair and equitable process, we do not permit the use of AI tools during any stage of the application and interview process. In considering you as an applicant, we want to understand your skills, experiences, and motivations without mediation through an AI system. We also want to directly assess your communication skills without the use of an AI tool.

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