Remote Head of Sports Tech & Innovation

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 2,500,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Executive benefits

Global networking

Remote leadership

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Head of Sports Technology & Innovation to lead global tech strategy in a fully remote executive role. You will drive R&D, identify cutting-edge technologies, and shape partnerships with tech providers, research institutions, and sports organizations.

You will mentor a distributed team of technologists and project managers, overseeing pilots, proofs-of-concept, and the integration of new platforms to boost performance, fan engagement, and operations.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in CS/Engineering/Data Science.
• Minimum 10 years in technology leadership, innovation management or R&D with sports/entertainment focus.
• Proven track record of identifying, developing and implementing innovative technologies.
• Strong strategic thinking, leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive technology and innovation strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Identify emerging technologies (AI, IoT, VR/AR, data analytics, etc.) relevant to sports.
• Lead R&D initiatives, pilot projects, and proof-of-concept implementations.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships with technology providers, startups and academia.
• Oversee integration of new technologies into platforms and processes.
• Mentor and lead a distributed team of technologists, researchers and project managers.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Remote team leadership

Tech strategy

Stakeholder management

AI & data analytics

Education

Master's or PhD in CS/Engineering/Data Science

Tools

Strategic partnerships

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Head of Sports Technology & Innovation to lead global tech strategy in a fully remote executive role. You will drive R&D, identify cutting-edge technologies, and shape partnerships with tech providers, research institutions, and sports organizations.

You will mentor a distributed team of technologists and project managers, overseeing pilots, proofs-of-concept, and the integration of new platforms to boost performance, fan engagement, and operations.