Senior Operations Manager

Catapult is building the future of sports performance technology, with a mission to Unleash the Potential of every athlete and team on earth. We don't just work in the sporting industry; we are actively changing it.  Since 2006, our solutions have been leading the way in sports performance software, science, and data, in a world where 1% can literally mean the difference between winning and losing.

We work with over 5,000+ teams around the world, empowering coaches, managers and trainers in premier teams in the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, EPL, AFL, NRL, NCAA and more. We provide the information they need to optimize athletes’ health, game-day readiness, and performance, as well as in-game tactics.  

Catapult is a sports technology company that empowers professional teams to make data-driven decisions. We deliver health, performance, video, and AI insights from the locker room to competitive environments, ensuring every decision is an opportunity to gain an advantage, sharpen performance, and build lasting success. 

WE WANT PEOPLE WHO THRIVE ON THE CHALLENGE OF BRINGING GLOBAL STANDARDS TO LIFE WITHIN A LOCAL SUCCESS STORY

Catapult acquired football analytics leader IMPECT in October 2025. A critical component of this product is our Packing Sports Corporation (PSC), based in the Philippines, where our data operations are headquartered. We are now seeking a Senior Operations Manager (Philippines) to lead and scale our data operations.

Reporting to the PSC Country Manager (Philippines), you will act as the strategic and operational leader for PSC, ensuring that our 450+ person operation delivers high-quality, timely, and scalable data output aligned with Catapult’s global standards.

You will define the operational “north star” in building the structure, processes, and leadership capability required to support continued growth.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead and scale a multi-site operations across six locations in the Philippines
• Define and implement operational strategy, processes, and KPIs
• Drive improvements in productivity, turnaround times, and data quality
• Build and develop local leadership (team leads, supervisors, QA)
• Partner closely with P&C on hiring, retention, and workforce planning
• Establish scalable onboarding and training frameworks
• Improve quality assurance processes and performance tracking
• Lead change management initiatives (tools, workflows, new features)
• Act as the key interface between PSC operations and global stakeholders
• Ensure operational readiness for new competitions, products, and growth phases

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• 8+ years of experience in operations, ideally in BPO, shared services, or large-scale workforce environments
• Proven experience leading large operations teams with a headcount of at least 250+ employees
• Strong track record of driving operational performance and implementing process improvements
• Experience in 24/7 operations and shift-based environments
• Ability to work onsite in our Manila office 5x a week, with flexibility to travel to regional sites (Binalonan, Pozorrubio, San Carlos City, Bacolod, Dumaguete, Dipolog) as needed
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience working in an international or corporate environment
• Data-driven mindset with a focus on performance metrics and KPIs
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance strategy and execution
• Professional fluency in both English and Tagalog
• Flexibility to work on weekends and public holidays based on operational and business needs

Nice to have:

• Experience in sports, data operations, or analytics environments

WHY CATAPULT? 

• We have amazing people. We promise you’ll work with some of the most ambitious,  intelligent people in an exciting industry, and do some of the best work of your life.
• We encourage our people to engage in constructive, open, and honest communication to make Catapult extraordinary. 
• We work in a collaborative yet challenging environment to consistently improve our performance, which in turn impacts our customers' performance.
• Our workforce spans more than 20 countries. You'll have the opportunity to work with people from multiple nationalities and cultures, and to build your global awareness.  
• We value improvement and development. We are challenging ourselves to continuously grow and become a high-performance company. That means we maintain a growth mindset in everything we do, and our people are always looking for ways to improve.  There is an unlimited opportunity to grow, do more, and do better.

Whether you’re interested in sports or not, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing your work is supporting some of the most successful teams and athletes on the planet! 

Research shows that while men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized groups tend only to apply when they check every box. So if you have what it takes, but don't meet every single point in our job ad, please still get in touch! We would love to have a chat and see if you could be a great addition to our team. We are building the future of sports performance. Our priority is to find the brightest talent who can add to our team culture, actively contribute, and be excited about what they do.

All offers of employment are subject to Catapult's positive prehire check. To find out more, please contact the Talent Partner for this role.