Summary:

The Baseball Technology Manager position is responsible for the management of baseball information and technology across all levels of the minor leagues and the Astros Dominican Republic Academy.

Based out of West Palm Beach, FL, the Baseball Technology Manager will report to the Director of Minor League Operations and work closely with other minor league operations and player development personnel.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Oversee data and video capture including Hawkeye, TrackMan, wearable biomechanics sensors, Edgertronic cameras, force plates, Rapsodo, Blast Motion, BATS
• Provide and assist minor league Coordinators and Field Staff with the access and understanding of data and video
• Manage minor league data and video collection through the hiring, training and managing of affiliate Technology Apprentices & Staff
• Maintain minor league data and video quality
• Build out and monitor minor league data and video program budgets
• Troubleshoot problems with technology providers and Information Technology
• Maintain technology inventories including hardware and contracts
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Extensive knowledge of baseball video and data capabilities
• Demonstratable knowledge and experience in the area of baseball video and data collection
• Proven ability to effectively manage people and their processes
• Hard working and self-accountable
• High level of attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to effectively interact with individuals across various demographics and professional roles is a must
• Ability to problem solve with organization’s interest in mind
• Willingness and ability to travel to all our minor league affiliates and baseball complex in the Dominican Republic.
• Prior full-time experience in a baseball technology or video role is preferred
• Fluency in Spanish is preferred
• Previous experience managing staff is preferred

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position will oversee video and technology staff and apprentices at all minor league team locations, including the Dominican Republic.

Work Environment:

Position will work in an office, baseball field and stadium environment (both indoors and outdoors).  This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.  The noise level is usually moderate but can be loud within the stadium environment. 

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit for long periods of time as well as stand; walk; use hands to type, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and focused vision. The position may be required to lift and carry up to 50lbs. 

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position and requires the ability to work long hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays including be on-call for all minor league affiliate games.

Travel:

Some travel is expected for this position.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.