Manager, Sports Science & Data Innovation

Aquent, partnering with a leading global brand at the forefront of the athletic industry, is seeking a visionary professional to drive innovation in understanding athlete performance. This is a unique opportunity to profoundly impact how cutting‑edge insights are gathered, analyzed, and integrated into product development, directly shaping the future of athletic excellence and product credibility.

This role is at the heart of our client’s commitment to sport science and innovation. You will be instrumental in managing and executing critical strategies for collecting, analyzing, and maintaining performance data, transforming raw information into actionable insights. Your work will directly contribute to enhancing the efficiency of research and development efforts, helping to discover and deliver unparalleled sport credibility. If you are passionate about the intersection of science, technology, and sport, and eager to make a tangible difference in the world of athletic performance, this is your chance to shine.

• Lead programs designed to translate sports science into clear insights, deepening our understanding of athletes and their interaction with innovative products.
• Cultivate and manage key external partnerships with leading university and industry research groups, continuously evaluating the evolving landscape of performance science.
• Actively contribute to the strategic direction of innovation initiatives across various teams, ensuring alignment with overall organizational goals.
• Drive the execution of data innovation initiatives, ready for seamless integration within our client’s development processes.
• Provide concise, timely, and impactful updates to leadership on project progress, research findings, and partnership statuses.
• Develop compelling concept and results‑based reports and presentations, effectively communicating complex information to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

• A university degree in data science, sport science, or a closely related analytical field.
• A minimum of 5 years of professional working experience. A PhD or equivalent relevant experience will be considered in lieu of some professional experience.
• A profound curiosity for science and technology, coupled with a genuine passion for uncovering insights in the field of sport.
• Demonstrated ability to comprehend and synthesize complex scientific information, and to articulate these insights clearly to diverse audiences.
• Proven capability to educate and mentor colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous knowledge sharing.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as a collaborative member of a team.
• Fluent proficiency in English, with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical capabilities, a solution‑driven mindset, and a consistent focus on achieving results.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel both domestically and internationally as required.

• Proficiency in German is considered an advantageous skill.

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

Hybrid;
Portland, OR

Job Title:

Marketing Manager

Starting:

Pay Comments

Minimum Pay (per hour): 31.27

Maximum Pay (per hour): 34.74

Firm, non‑negotiable:
Yes

Hours:

Full‑time

Duration: 11 months

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