Manager, Business Operations & Strategy

Modern Football, Inc.; Palo Alto (CA); Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible working hours and remote work

Professional development opportunities

Health insurance and other benefits

Job summary

Modern Football is seeking a driven Business Operations & Strategy Manager to join our rapidly growing real-time football analytics platform. In this role you will work directly with executive leadership to design and execute company-wide initiatives that accelerate growth and improve efficiency.

You will build dashboards, monitor KPIs, and align strategic goals with tactical execution. This position emphasizes data-driven decision making, cross-functional collaboration, and scalable processes

Qualifications

• 3+ years of business operations, strategy, or similar strategic role experience.
• Experience with B2B SaaS or high-growth startups.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into insights.
• Exceptional project management and cross-functional leadership.
• Proficiency in BI tools (Looker, Tableau) and spreadsheets (Excel, Google Sheets).
• Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives to drive operational excellence.
• Develop dashboards and reporting systems to monitor KPIs across departments.
• Partner with leadership on strategic planning, forecasting, and performance tracking.
• Conduct deep-dive analyses on growth opportunities, pricing, and market dynamics.
• Evaluate and improve core systems and processes to boost productivity and scalability.
• Support go-to-market strategy with data analysis and stakeholder alignment.
• Manage cross-department projects ensuring alignment with goals and timely execution.
• Provide data-driven insights to inform decisions at all levels.
• Coordinate internal communications to keep teams informed and accountable.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance

Tools

Looker

Tableau

Excel

Google Sheets

HubSpot

Salesforce

Job description

Modern Football is the leading real-time football analytics platform, revolutionizing the way teams use data to create competitive advantages on the field. We are driven by our passion for football and we’re committed to delivering football intelligence that works with the speed of the game. Join our dynamic team and be part of an exciting journey to transform the future of football analytics!

Job Description:

We are seeking a driven and analytical Business Operations & Strategy Manager to join our team at Modern Football. In this role, you will work directly with executive leadership to design and execute company-wide initiatives that accelerate growth, improve operational efficiency, and enhance the overall performance of the business. You will play a critical role in aligning strategic goals with tactical execution, leveraging data and cross-functional collaboration to ensure Modern Football continues to lead in real-time analytics and productivity solutions for American football programs. This is a unique opportunity to shape the internal systems, reporting infrastructure, and strategic roadmap of a high-growth sports tech startup.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives and identify opportunities to drive operational excellence across the business.

Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting systems to monitor KPIs across sales, customer success, product, and finance.

Partner with leadership on strategic planning processes, including goal setting, forecasting, and performance tracking.

Conduct deep-dive analyses on growth opportunities, product usage trends, customer segmentation, pricing models, and market dynamics.

Evaluate and improve core systems and business processes to enhance productivity and scalability.

Support go-to-market strategy development through data analysis, experimentation, and stakeholder alignment.

Manage key projects that involve multiple departments, ensuring alignment with company goals and timely execution.

Provide insights and recommendations based on performance metrics to guide decision-making at all levels of the organization.

Facilitate internal communications and coordination to ensure teams are informed, accountable, and empowered to succeed.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field.

3+ years of experience in business operations, strategy consulting, or a similar strategic role at a B2B SaaS or high-growth startup.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to structure ambiguous problems, conduct quantitative analyses, and translate data into actionable insights.

Exceptional project management skills and experience managing cross-functional initiatives.

Proficiency in business intelligence tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau) and spreadsheets (Excel, Google Sheets).

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Comfortable working independently with a high degree of ownership and accountability.

Preferred Qualifications:

Former football player, coach, or operational staff member.

Experience working with startups or early-stage technology companies.

Familiarity with SaaS financial and operational metrics.

Passion for sports technology and a deep appreciation for football culture and the coaching profession.

Understanding of CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce) and sales/CS processes.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a vibrant and innovative environment.
• Flexible working hours and remote work options.
• Professional development opportunities and career growth.
• Health insurance and other employee benefits.

Modern Football is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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