Director, Performance Technology

Location: Citi Field – Queens, New York
Status: Full time

Summary:
The New York Mets are seeking a Director, Performance Technology to lead the team responsible for driving the Baseball Operations Department’s use of technology to improve decision making and outcomes across player performance and health, player evaluation, and player development. The Performance Technology Director will oversee the sports science and biomechanics functions within Baseball Operations and will work closely with personnel in Baseball Analytics, Baseball Systems, Data Engineering, and High Performance on the development of models, tools, interfaces, and programming necessary to generate and present insights to players and staff in a highly actionable format. The Performance Technology Director will also collaborate with leaders across all functions within Baseball Operations to successfully develop and implement value-adding technology solutions within those areas. The ideal candidate has worked in a senior sports science or biomechanics role working with elite athletes and possesses extensive experience in evaluating, developing, and implementing technology solutions in that space.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Partner with senior leadership to shape the roadmap for the Performance Technology Department and own its execution
• Oversee the construction and operation of performance labs at the Mets’ Florida complex and at Citi Field
• Hire and manage a team that will operate lab environments and conduct data capture and research
• Oversee the department’s efforts in sports science and biomechanics, optimizing athlete performance and availability through technology and research-driven methods
• Work with analysts and engineers on the development of models, tools, and software designed to generate actionable insights and convey them effectively to players and staff  
• Work closely with leadership across Baseball Operations to improve systems and processes by identifying problems and developing and implementing technology-driven solutions
• Ensure the organization has a high awareness of the performance technology landscape and, through a strong process for vetting and testing technology, that it is well-positioned to be an early adopter of high-value technology
• Manage the department’s budget and make investment recommendations to senior leadership
• Collaborate with Point72’s Technology Innovation team on the identification and evaluation of emerging technologies with potential applications to baseball
• Contribute to and help foster a culture of innovation throughout all of Baseball Operations

Qualifications:

• PhD in Biomechanics, Biomedical Engineering, Kinesiology or other related disciplines or equivalent experience
• Experience leading and managing a team
• Experience working with athletes in an elite athletic environment (baseball-specific experience is a plus)
• 8+ years relevant professional experience
• Deep knowledge of the performance technology space, including, but not limited to, marker-based and marker less motion capture, wearables, and sensors
• Experience with research design and conducting scientific research
• Ability to work cooperatively with others, and to take control of large-scale projects with little or no daily oversight
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with front-end development and product management is a plus
• Proficiency in R, Python, or other statistical computing languages is a plus
• Experience with algorithm development and AI/ML and computer vision-based solutions is a plus
• Experience working for a technology company on technology for athletic performance is a plus

The above information is intended to describe the general nature, type, and level of work to be performed. The information is not intended to be an exhaustive or complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The individual selected may perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

The New York Mets recognize the importance of a diverse workforce and value the unique qualities individuals of various backgrounds and experiences can offer to the Organization. Our continued success depends heavily on the quality of our workforce. The Organization is committed to providing employees with the opportunity to develop to their fullest potential.

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