Manager, New Ventures Operations

GameChanger•New York, NY

1d•$130,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

GameChanger is seeking a Manager, New Venture Operations to help build and operationalize strategic corporate innovation. This role involves partnering closely with the Head of New Ventures to translate strategy into structured execution, driving cross-functional coordination and operational rigor across Strategy, Product, Engineering, Go-To-Market, Finance, Legal, and CX. Initially, the role will support the Head of New Ventures by ensuring the right inputs, processes, and communication are in place for decision-making and business growth. Over time, the role will evolve into an independent operator managing workstreams and daily execution as opportunities scale into businesses. This position is ideal for individuals who thrive in ambiguous, zero-to-one environments and can bring structure without hindering progress.

Requirements

4–7+ years of experience in operations, project management, or similar hands-on roles within a fast-moving organization.
Demonstrated experience working across Strategy, Product, Engineering, CX, and Go-To-Market teams, with the ability to influence without direct authority.
Background in consumer tech, SaaS, or sports tech.
Track record of building structure from ambiguity — setting up workstreams, processes, and execution plans in new or undefined environments.
Comfortable operating as an individual contributor initially, with the interest and capability to take on people leadership as the business grows.
Data-oriented, with comfort working with metrics, reporting, and light analysis; experienced building structured datasets from unstructured sources.
Clear, organized written and verbal communicator — able to synthesize complexity and keep multiple teams aligned.
Experience in 0-1 startup or corporate innovation environments.
Experience with Notion or similar knowledge-management tools for process documentation and cross-functional collaboration.
Exposure to corporate or enterprise environments — particularly in navigating structured stakeholder expectations.
Able to travel to our New York City HQ on a monthly basis.

Responsibilities

Operationalize New Ventures Department by building structure, processes, and operating rhythms that support new venture strategy and business growth.
Lead cross-functional coordination across Strategy, Product, Engineering, GTM, Finance, Legal, and CX to ensure alignment and momentum.
Develop and maintain operational documentation (playbooks, FAQs, internal guides) to enable teams to move quickly and consistently.
Drive Program and Project Execution by leading planning and program management for key initiatives, including timelines, dependencies, and stakeholder accountability.
Track deliverables across workstreams, identify blockers, and step in to unblock and ensure forward progress.
Support the Head of New Ventures in decision-making by gathering inputs, synthesizing information, and ensuring clear follow-through on decisions.
Drive communication and alignment by cascading context, decisions, and updates across teams to reduce silos and increase velocity.
Establish Operating Rhythms by helping define and build reporting to track performance, operational health, and key business metrics.
Contribute to and manage lightweight operating cadences — standups, status updates, trackers, documentation.
Prepare materials for leadership reviews and ensure decisions are captured and actioned.

Benefits

Work remotely throughout the US or from our well-furnished, modern office in Manhattan, NY.
Unlimited vacation policy.
Paid volunteer opportunities.
Technology stipend - $4,000 every 2 years after your start to make sure you have the latest and greatest technology.
WFH stipend - $500 annually to make your WFH situation comfortable.
Monthly physical, mental, wellness & learning stipend offered through Holisticly.
Monthly lifestyle stipend offered through Fringe.
Full health benefits - medical, dental, vision, prescription, FSA, HRA, HSA, and coverage for family/dependents.
Retirement savings - Traditional and Roth 401K plans are offered through Vanguard, with an immediate company match.
Life insurance - basic life, supplemental life, and dependent life.
Disability leave - short-term disability and long-term disability.
Company paid parental leave - up to 20 weeks for birthing parents and up to 12 weeks for non-birthing parents.
Family building benefits offered through Progyny.
DICK'S Sporting Goods and their family of brands teammate discount.