Project Manager- Partnerships

FloSports has led the way in establishing a world-class digital streaming experience for millions of fans, families and athletes of over 25 different underserved sports. Imagine creating a digital platform that unites the casual fan with the most dedicated spectator, both experiencing thrilling live events from around the world with interactive features, real time analytics, powerful broadcast technology and more. Combine that with our unique original sports content ranging from breaking news and expert commentary to feature films, documentaries and multi-episodic series. That’s what FloSports is all about. We have successfully revolutionized the global sports media industry- the result of creating a diverse team of technologists and die-hard wrestlers, creators and devoted cheerleading experts, designers and hockey enthusiasts, communicators and motorsport fanatics, producers and casual sports fans… united by a shared passion to delight the underrepresented communities we serve. We are creating a home for underserved sports and we’re looking for people like you to help us!

THE ROLE:

FloSports is currently looking for an experienced Project Manager to work closely with our Global Partnership team on optimizing and improving the entire end-to-end experience and business value realized of our media rights partners. This role will be responsible for developing and implementing partner-focused programs to improve the partner experience, transforming insights into prioritized actionable programs, driving improvements to existing programs, and implementing new tools and processes that will create efficiencies within the Partnership team. The ideal candidate must be a strategic thinker with exceptional cross-functional skills, have proven experience in a program/project management role, and have a working knowledge of the account manager/partner success function. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and oversee assigned partner manager programs in a cross-functional environment
• Act as the lead project manager on partnership accounts
• Play a critical role in aggregating and presenting data to confirm and reinforce overall drivers of the Partner experience and provide actionable recommendations
• Implement programs to support the Partner’s journey at FloSports across multiple sport verticals
• Proactively mitigate and manage escalations; communicate effectively and appropriately with stakeholders
• Build and maintain the partner's lifecycle journey, develop onboarding programs, and manage tools and systems that impact the partner’s experience
• Evaluate effectiveness and propose adjustments to processes that will improve the partner team’s performance and efficiency and measure success of all changes implemented 
• Maintain and streamline all partner project methodologies and templates

• Ensure processes are clearly documented, socialized and adopted
• Identify opportunities to improve existing processes
• Other projects as assigned 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• 4+ years of relevant Program Management/Project Management experience
• Proven ability to build and convey compelling plans and programs
• Passion for solving complex business challenges and for improving the partner experience
• Attention to detail with superior organizational skills and the flexibility to comfortably navigate ambiguity
• Expert level knowledge of project management tools and best practices

• Experience analyzing and executing against legal documents
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to find solutions both independently and in collaboration with internal teams and partners
• Experience gaining insights from data and using it to make future decisions
• Experience with commonly used software within the department (Salesforce, data analytics tools)
• Strong understanding of MicroSoft Office (specifically Excel & PowerPoint)
• Experience within sports or media broadcast rights industries is a plus

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:

At FloSports, we are bonded by our passion for sports and our purpose to unite communities around experiences that finally give underserved sports the love they deserve. We recognize the need to build a company that seeks out, embraces, and celebrates our individual differences, ideas, and talent. FloSports is committed to the pursuit of a fair, equal and inclusive workplace where everyone is given the opportunity to grow to their fullest potential. As such, we are intentional in our hiring practices in an effort to overcome systemic biases we may be blind to. FloSports has adopted the “blind recruiting” process, which aims to open our opportunities up to more candidates, help us be more objective in how we review applicants and mitigate bias in our decision making processes.

OUR BENEFITS:

• Recognized two years in a row as a Top Workplace by the Austin-American Statesman
• Flexibility at work - you can take control of your profession and personal schedule
• Strong remote work culture 
• All-hands events hosted twice a year in beautiful Austin, Texas 
• Annual equity awards for all top performers
• Competitive and comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
• Peace of mind through company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
• Generous 401(K) company match 
• Progressive parental leave policies
• Unlimited paid time off
• Hack-a-thons and a full calendar of team-building and social events
• Free laundry service for all positions that require travel
• Company donation to youth teams and leagues that our employees coach
• Bring your dog to work- everyday!
• Stocked snack bar, catered lunch and breakfast tacos every week