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.What You’ll DoDevelop deep understanding of user problems, the competitive landscape, and Baller League's right to win in new space 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 Challenge conventional thinking and surface bold ideas aligned with our mission and the emerging needs of our fans Ideal CandidateCreative 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 Behavioural Designer: You understand how to nudge, motivate, and support users towards healthy long-term habits—and can build products that do exactly that Plugged Into Consumer Culture: You’re across emerging formats—from wellness tech to social tools, gamified finance, AI companions and more Thrives in Complexity: You bring clarity and focus to undefined challenges and aren’t afraid to explore unfamiliar terrain Dynamic Collaborator: You co-create easily with product, design, engineering, and insight teams—bringing energy, inspiration, and direction What We’re Looking ForA proven track record of originating and developing breakthrough tech product ideas—especially those focused on behaviour, engagement, or virality Exceptional communication and storytelling skills to inspire and align stakeholders 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