Director, Operations
Overtime
Operations
Atlanta, GA, USA
Posted on Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Director, Operations
Responsibilities:
- Oversee Overtime Elite core functions including player scheduling, on-court operations, affiliate team management, travel, compliance and overall league management
- Lead, mentor and guide a team to execute day to day operational tasks pertaining to OTE; be the pain point of escalation for your team
- Work directly with VP, Operations to streamline processes and support the broader Arena strategy and create operational excellence
- Collaborate regularly with OTE stakeholders including basketball, player development, player services, league housing, marketing, brand, academics, finance, legal and others.
- Oversee annual OTE calendar and collaborate across Overtime to ensure there are no overlaps; oversight includes non-League events like OTE Combine, 3x3 Spring Development league, and others
- Oversee compliance and league administration responsibilities, including OTE eligibility and NCAA eligibility
- Create project timelines, budgets and decision trackers to maintain deadlines throughout project lifecycle and report status updates
- Manage stakeholder expectations with clear communication and project management technique
- Build relationships with teammates and understand the organization; lead by bringing the team together and moving in one direction; aligning their personal goals with those of the organization
Skillset:
- People manager who finds passion in motivating, developing and leading a department
- Understanding of NCAA compliance and eligibility landscape
- Familiar with the league or sports operations landscape
- Prioritizes stakeholder trust and collaboration
- Project management experience, Agile methodology preferred
- Handles conflicts and encourages communication on cross-functional projects
- A self-starter, always looking for people and projects that could use a helping hand
- Attention-to-detail is critical