Workout Programming Project Manager

Overview

We're looking for a process-driven Project Manager to lead our workout program creation services. You'll coordinate with creators, freelancers, and internal teams while using AI tools to optimize workflows and deliver exceptional client experiences.

Responsibilities

Manage creator projects from coach handoff through program completion

Coordinate between creators, programming team, and design team

Provide weekly status updates and maintain client relationships

Optimize workflows and improve internal processes

Leverage AI tools to streamline operations

What You'll Do

Set up Slack channels and creator portals for new projects

Track creators through writing, filming, and program build phases

Send weekly progress updates to creators

Submit tickets to programming team and monitor completion

Coordinate handoffs between teams

Identify process improvements and implement solutions

Required Skills

Project management experience with multiple stakeholders

AI fluency (ChatGPT, Claude, automation tools)

Personal training certification or fitness industry background

Experience with workout program design

Strong process optimization mindset

Excellent communication and relationship management skills

The Unicorn Candidate

You combine strong PM skills with fitness expertise. You've created workout programs yourself and understand the challenges creators face, allowing you to guide them more effectively through the process.

Success Metrics

Smooth creator handoffs with no dropped communications

Programs completed on schedule with minimal delays

High creator satisfaction with communication and support

Continuous process improvements implemented

Benefits:

Salary + commission

Unlimited PTO

Apple equipment

About Playbook:

Playbook is a mobile marketplace where the industry’s top instructors in health, fitness, and athletics turn their phone content into a subscription income - all on their own terms. Playbook currently has hundreds of the world’s top fitness creators on the platform and one of the highest-rated apps on the app store.

Playbook has raised over $12M from top VCs and many high-profile executives and founders such as Michael Ovitz (founder of CAA), Ed Baker (former head of growth at Uber), Daniel Graf (former head of product at Uber), Ryan Hoover (Product Hunt founder), Alex Chung (Giphy founder), Renaud Visage (Eventbrite co-founder), Melody McCloskey (StyleSeat founder) and more.