Vice President, UFC Performance Institute Operations
Core
Strategic leadership of global business operations for the UFC Performance Institute, a multi-disciplinary research, innovation, and training center for MMA athletes.
Role type
Vice President, Operations (Senior Executive)
Builds
Global operational infrastructure, service delivery models, and high-performance environments for UFC athletes across multiple locations.
Domain
Sports & Entertainment / Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) / Facility & Business Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Global operations strategy, multi-site facility management, vendor strategy and negotiation, cross-functional stakeholder management, budget management and forecasting, team building and leadership, operational KPI development, process optimization, compliance management, strategic planning for geographic expansion.
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in business/sports management, experience in high-performance environments, interdisciplinary service environment leadership.
Technologies
None explicitly listed
Responsibilities
Provide leadership and direction to global operations across Las Vegas, Shanghai, and Mexico City facilities; Serve as principal operational partner to the Senior Vice President; Establish scalable operating models and governance frameworks; Direct global operations staff, maintenance planning, and infrastructure readiness; Oversee third-party consultants and vendors; Build and develop operations teams; Monitor operational KPIs and service metrics; Manage budgets and resource planning; Ensure compliance with health, safety, and operational standards.
Seniority
Executive (VP level)
