Manager, Baseball Technology & Video bei Ilitch

Job Summary:

The Manager, Baseball Technology & Video will be responsible for leading and overseeing all baseball tracking systems and video operations. This role will collaborate with Baseball Analytics, Performance Science, Baseball Systems, Player Development and Coaching Staffs to ensure data from these systems is collected, processed, and managed to optimize performance while developing operational strategies and providing direct oversight of technology initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee all video (e.g. BATS, AWRE) and tracking data (Hawk-Eye, Trackman) operations, including strategic planning, staffing decisions, and performance management of technology operators and Minor League Video Operations.

• Ensure timely delivery and data quality of all tracking data and video while serving as primary point of contact for user needs and operational improvements.

• Manage vendor relationships with technology providers to address operational, hardware, and software needs while planning improvements and expansions.

• Work with baseball systems and performance science to ensure all data and video is processed properly and coordinate resolution of technical challenges across multiple systems.

• Design and implement custom database queries to confirm data delivery and debug issues that arise during delivery.

• Oversee tracking operations for non-game events and workouts, providing strategic guidance and resource allocation as directed.

• Continuously seek opportunities to improve internal processes and enhance overall efficiency.

• Manage and mentor the Baseball Technology Coordinators, fostering their development and maximizing their contributions.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• The ideal candidate must have excellent knowledge of baseball concepts; experience working with players and coaches is preferred but not required.

• The ideal candidate must have excellent communication and leadership skills. The ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels and resolve complex issues is critical.

• Previous experience working with baseball tracking and video technologies, such as Hawk-Eye, Trackman, and BATS is preferred but not required.

• Practical experience in SQL or similar languages for database queries and understanding of database design principles.

• Practical experience with R/Python or similar software and languages for statistical analysis and visual presentation.

• The ideal candidate must have excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• The ideal candidate must be willing to work longs hours, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

• The candidate must be available full-time.

• Willing and able to relocate to the Lakeland, FL area.

Working Conditions:

• Office environment and on-field/training facility activities.

• Evening, weekend, and holiday hours required

The above is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all supplemental duties, responsibilities or nonessential requirements.  Detroit Tigers, Inc. has the right to change, modify, suspend, interrupt or cancel in whole or in part any job functions outlined in a job description at any time and without advance notice to the employee.

All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive.  They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Detroit Tigers.

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