The Director of Emerging Technology & Innovation for the Orlando Magic will drive the adoption and integration of cutting-edge technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI), and other emerging innovations to enhance business performance, streamline operations, and deliver groundbreaking fan experiences. You will lead innovation and technology-focused research and development, manage key initiatives, and foster a culture of innovation throughout the organization.

The Director of Emerging Technology & Innovation will act as project manager for the organization’s business-focused A.I. strategy, taking direction from the Sr. Director of Digital Innovation as well as other organizational leaders and working groups. You will manage recurring A.I. Governance and other emerging technology and vendor meetings, including setting agenda, researching and preparing materials, and co-leading meeting execution, strategy implementation, and other action items.

Additionally, you will be responsible for leading the Magic’s Innovation Program. This includes oversight of the Magic’s Innovation Lab programming and acting as a facilitator for organizational innovation projects/events, leading staff-wide programs to grow the spirit of innovation, managing relationships with innovation vendors, and providing project management over special innovation-focused projects and initiatives.