Vice President, UFC Performance Institute Operations
Core
Strategic leadership of global business operations for the UFC Performance Institute, a multi-disciplinary research and training center for MMA athletes.
Role type
Senior Vice President level operational leader (Vice President title)
Builds
World-class high-performance training environments and operational infrastructure for UFC athletes across Las Vegas, Shanghai, and Mexico City.
Domain
Sports & Entertainment / High-Performance Training / Facility Management
Required skills
Global operations strategy, multi-site facility management, vendor strategy, cross-functional stakeholder management, budget management, team building, operational KPIs, risk management, process optimization
Preferred skills
Sports or performance environment experience, advanced degree in business/sports management
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Provide leadership and direction to global operations across multiple locations; Serve as principal operational partner to the Senior Vice President; Advance global operations strategy; Ensure consistent standards across all locations; Establish scalable operating models; Partner with performance, medical, science, and commercial stakeholders; Direct global operations staff and infrastructure readiness; Oversee third-party vendors and consultants; Lead operational planning and facility flow; Build and develop operations teams; Establish and monitor operational KPIs; Identify opportunities for operational efficiency; Serve as senior representative to external stakeholders; Support business planning for geographic expansion; Manage budgets and resource planning; Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
Seniority
Executive (VP), strategic & executional leadership