Missions
01
Lead innovative projects at the intersection of sports and technology
02
Coordinate technical, sports, and commercial teams
03
Define specifications and project timelines
04
Identify and evaluate new technologies applicable to sports
05
Manage budgets and provide reporting to management
Career evolution
Director of Innovation
Operations Director of a sports club
Entrepreneur in the SportTech sector
Strategic Program Director
Job outlook
Growing need for hybrid sport-technology profiles
Massive club investments in innovation
Development of sports innovation hubs in Europe
Growth of SportTech incubators and accelerators
Skills
Project management (PMP, Prince2, Agile/Scrum)Technology awareness and innovation watchLeadership and ability to unite multidisciplinary teamsBudget and financial management skillsIn-depth knowledge of the sports ecosystem
Education
Master's degree in Innovation Management, Business School, or Engineering School
Master's in Innovation Management, MBA specializing in sports business, or engineering degree with project management specialization. PMP or Scrum Master certification is recommended.
Workplaces
Professional sports clubs
National and international sports federations
SportTech companies and equipment manufacturers
Innovation consulting firms
Local authorities (sports and digital departments)
Salary
3,500€/mois6,500€/mois
+10 XP