Manager, Growth & Innovation

The role

The Sr. Analyst of Growth & Innovation will develop and execute priority strategy and growth initiatives. They will also conduct and implement operating model improvements for the Playfly Sports Properties business.

What you will do

• Project manage key initiatives in partnership with PSP strategy, finance, sales, and operations leads.
• Support evaluation and implementation of operating model improvement projects.
• Support development and execution of PSP growth strategies.
• Map new business initiatives and contribute to scoping and implementation.
• Support generation of detailed business plans and success metrics.
• Support establishment of KPI frameworks.
• Project manage approved growth and operations initiatives from design to implementation to measurement.
• Generate internal analyses and stakeholder presentations.
• Support industry research and competitive analyses.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3 years of experience in advisory services (management consulting, investment banking, private equity, or similar field) that has required effective project management in a high-velocity environment.
• Fluency in AI tools and workflows (Claude, ChatGPT, etc).
• Expert level skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel, and experience performing detailed financial analysis & modeling.
• Experience leading & managing projects with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority, particularly with senior level stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
• Team player, intellectually curious, successful in navigating ambiguity, enthusiastic to take on dynamic job responsibilities, and willing to collaborate with stakeholders across the organization.
• Track record of creating impactful presentations and/or marketing materials.
• Fast learner with a desire to move with urgency, accountability, and intent.
• Exceptional track record of producing qualitative plans backed by quantitative analysis and utilizing the results for measurement and planning purposes.
• Ability to synthesize and convey complex business concepts effectively.

Before you apply

• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
• We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at this time.

About the company

Playfly Sports is the full-service, leading sports marketing and media company that enables brands to engage with sports fans on a local, regional, and national level through scaled sponsorship, media, and experiential activations.