Manager, People Strategy

About GameChanger

We believe in the life-changing impact youth sports have on and off the field because they encourage leadership, teamwork, responsibility, and confidence—important life lessons that have the power to propel our youth toward meaningful futures. We recognize that without coaches, parents, and volunteers, organized youth sports could not exist. By building the first and best place to experience the youth sports moments important to our community, we are helping families elevate the next generation through youth sports.

So if you love sports and their community-building potential, or building cool products is your sport, GameChanger is the team for you. We are a remote-first, dynamic tech company based in New York City, and we are solving some of the biggest challenges in youth sports today.

The Position

GameChanger is looking for a Manager, People Strategy to operationalize and deliver core People programs across performance, engagement, career development, and total rewards. You will partner closely with People leadership and HRBPs to translate strategic priorities into scalable, consistent programs that support team performance and growth. You will focus on improving systems, strengthening processes, and ensuring programs are delivered with quality and consistency across the organization. You will report to our Director of People Strategy & Operations and manage our People Operations Specialist.

What You’ll Do

• Operationalize and manage performance and talent processes, including performance cycles, talent reviews, succession planning, and promotion frameworks.
• Lead engagement initiatives, including survey deployment, analysis, and partnering with teams to drive action plans that improve team health.
• Build and scale career development frameworks and manager enablement programs to support growth across the organization.
• Use people data and reporting (engagement, performance, retention, compensation) to inform decisions and improve program effectiveness.
• Support total rewards programs by improving understanding, adoption, and alignment with business needs.
• Manage and develop our People Operations Specialist, ensuring strong execution across People processes and programs.

Who You Are

• 5+ years of experience in HR, People Operations, HRBP, or talent program roles.
• Experience managing or supporting performance management, talent review, or succession planning processes.
• Experience leading or contributing to engagement programs, including survey deployment and action planning.
• Experience building or scaling career frameworks, development programs, or manager enablement initiatives.
• Experience using people data and metrics to track outcomes and inform decisions.
• Experience managing projects or programs with multiple stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables.

Perks

• Work remotely throughout the US* or from our well-furnished, modern office in Manhattan, NY.
• Unlimited vacation policy.
• Paid volunteer opportunities.
• Technology stipend - $4,000 every 2 years after your start to make sure you have the latest and greatest technology.
• WFH stipend - $500 annually to make your WFH situation comfortable.
• Monthly physical, mental, wellness & learning stipend offered through Holisticly.
• Monthly lifestyle stipend offered through Fringe.
• Full health benefits - medical, dental, vision, prescription, FSA, HRA, HSA, and coverage for family/dependents.
• Retirement savings - Traditional and Roth 401K plans are offered through Vanguard, with an immediate company match.
• Life insurance - basic life, supplemental life, and dependent life.
• Disability leave - short-term disability and long-term disability.
• Company paid parental leave - up to 20 weeks for birthing parents and up to 12 weeks for non-birthing parents.
• Family building benefits offered through Progyny.
• DICK'S Sporting Goods and their family of brands teammate discount.

The target salary range for this position is between $120,000 and $140,000. This is part of a total compensation package that includes incentive, equity, and benefits for eligible roles. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by several factors including experience, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. We constantly review all teammate pay to ensure a great compensation package that is fair and equal across the board.

* DICK'S Sporting Goods has company-wide practices to monitor and protect the company from significant compliance and monetary implications as it pertains to employer state tax liabilities. Due to said guidelines put in place, we are unable to hire in AK, DE, HI, IA, LA, MS, MT, OK, and SC.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Our Interview Process & AI

We recognize that AI has become a common part of everyday life and professional work, and its use continues to evolve rapidly. Our perspective on AI in the hiring process will evolve as well. At this time, we ask that candidates please refrain from using AI tools during interviews and assessments, as we want to see your authentic self. We will clearly indicate if and when AI use is acceptable in the process. If you have any questions or need accommodations, we're here to help. Thanks for helping us keep the process fair and secure for everyone!

IMPORTANT NOTICE: All official recruitment communications from GameChanger will come from an email address ending in @gc.com or no-reply@ashby.hq.com. If you receive communication from any other domain, please be cautious, as it is likely fraudulent.