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Senior Manager, Strategy and Development

The IRONMAN Group
Tampa, FL
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The IRONMAN Group operates a global portfolio of events that includes the IRONMAN Triathlon Series, the IRONMAN 70.3 Triathlon Series, 5150 Triathlon Series, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series, IRONKIDS, World Triathlon Championship Series, Epic Series mountain bike races including the Absa Cape Epic, road cycling events including UTMB, and other multisport races.

The IRONMAN Group is the largest operator of mass participation sports in the world and provides more than a million participants annually with the benefits of endurance sports through the company’s vast offerings. Since the inception of the iconic IRONMAN brand and its first event in 1978, athletes have proven that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE by crossing finish lines around the world. Beginning as a single race, The IRONMAN Group has grown to become a global sensation with hundreds of events across 55+ countries. For more information about The IRONMAN Group visit:

Position Summary

The Senior Manager of Strategy & Development is a key leader responsible for organizational growth, driving long-term strategy, and ensuring the sustainability of the mission through robust fundraising and stakeholder engagement. This role blends strategic planning with development management, leadership on resource generation, cross-functional alignment, and the advancement of initiatives that expand the organization’s reach and impact.

Responsibilities

Strategic Management

  • Partner with Leadership to design and execute the organization’s strategic plan.
  • Identify emerging opportunities, challenges, and trends to position the organization for long-term success.
  • Lead cross-functional projects that enhance operational efficiency and mission delivery.
  • Develop metrics and evaluation processes to track organizational performance against goals.

Development & Fundraising

  • Oversee all fundraising strategies, including peer to peer, major gifts, annual giving, corporate partnerships, and special campaigns.
  • Manage a portfolio of high-level donors and prospects, cultivating and securing major contributions.
  • Manage major donor teams/campaigns including the IRONMAN 70.3 and IRONMAN World Championship Teams, Cape Epic, and other high-level racing opportunities.
  • Partner with leadership to strengthen fundraising capacity and expand networks.
  • Collaborate with IRONMAN and IRONMAN Foundation staff to ensure compelling storytelling and donor engagement.

Board & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Serve as staff liaison to the Board Development/Strategy Committees, preparing materials and guiding fundraising and strategic planning discussions.
  • Equip board with tools to effectively support fundraising and external relations.
  • Represent the organization at key IRONMAN events, and additional community, corporate, and philanthropic events.

Team Leadership & Operations

  • Supervise and mentor marketing and development staff, fostering collaboration and accountability.
  • Manage budgets for strategy and development functions, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
  • Promote a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and results driven teamwork.

Requirements

Must be able to travel.

Based in Tampa/St Pete area

Must be able to lift over 40lbs.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement plan with employer contribution
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development opportunities

The above declarations are not intended to be an “all inclusive” list of duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and are a reasonable representation of its activities.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Posted 2025-09-30

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