Technology and Innovation Manager

As Tech Innovation Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of driving Baller League\’s diversification strategy, leading the discovery of high-impact new markets that redefine our product offering and expand our reach into new experiences and customer behaviours. Run ideation and brainstorming sessions to generate early-stage concepts focused on fan behaviour, gamification, AI interaction, and new modes of engagement Engage with internal and external experts to sharpen thinking and improve the quality of concepts Collaborate with cross-functional partners (design, research, engineering, analytics, commercial) to shape and evolve ideas Map key assumptions and coordinate scrappy testing plans with research and analytics to validate early-stage concepts Build compelling, data-informed cases for why Baller League should invest in the concepts you’ve developed Creative Visionary: You’re constantly exploring ideas—through reading, talking, building, or experimenting—and have a strong point of view on what’s coming next in the consumer product landscape Plugged Into Consumer Culture: You’re across emerging formats—from wellness tech to social tools, gamified finance, AI companions and more A proven track record of originating and developing breakthrough tech product ideas—especially those focused on behaviour, engagement, or virality A mix of creative instinct and rigorous problem-solving to balance ambition with feasibility Deep experience in consumer-facing apps (B2C), especially those focused on behavioural outcomes or fan/community experiences Curiosity and fluency in emerging technologies, particularly AI Familiarity with customer research, market analysis, and rapid validation methods