Job Description

The Director, Football Business Operations & Strategy is responsible for overseeing strategy and innovation for the Football Operations department. This individual will also be tasked with engaging all football stakeholders (internally and externally) to drive the growth and innovation of football. This person will develop new initiatives and lead projects that support the football operations department throughout the season and assist in executing football operations initiatives.

The Director, Football Business Strategy, will lead strategy initiatives, develop ideas, and own the results of several projects. In collaboration with other internal NFL and Football Operations departments, this person will own significant projects that support League key priorities. The role supports the mission and vision of NFL Football Operations and the objectives of the Business Operations & Strategy unit by driving strategic alignment, creating value and strengthening the overall future of the game.

Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic planning and reporting: Lead the Football Operations business plan team, aggregating unit plans for management review and managing reporting processes within the Business Strategy & Operations unit and across Football Operations. (Outcome: Provides clear strategic direction and performance visibility for the department).
• Drive innovation and future-focused initiatives: Lead department innovation initiatives, collaborate with the Future of Football committee, and identify & research innovations to enhance the game and business of football. (Outcome: Generates and implements innovative ideas to advance the future of football).
• Support business operations and risk management: Support the department’s Enterprise Risk Management process and business operations, including regular check-ins with each business unit on strategy and budgeting. (Outcome: Ensures effective risk mitigation and efficient resource allocation across the department).
• Facilitate internal alignment and collaboration: Oversee the department’s internal committees and serve as an internal consultant to each vertical, developing vertical-specific strategies and consolidating them into a cohesive Football Operations strategy. Also facilitate communication and collaboration across all Football Operations business units. (Outcome: Promotes synergistic efforts and strategic alignment across all verticals within Football Operations).
• Support key initiatives and events: Provide operational and tactical support for Football Operations events, support other Football Operations units and the International group with key initiatives and events, and provide support across League tentpole events and initiatives. (Outcome: Ensures successful execution of key initiatives and events).
• Manage special projects: Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in taking on ad hoc projects and organizational challenges. (Outcome: Effectively addresses emerging needs and contributes to overall departmental agility).
• Other duties assigned by the department.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 10 years of work experience in strategy, innovation, and finance.
• Strong analytical background with proficiency in handling various data sets and programs.
• Experience managing program budgets.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or related advanced degree
• 5+ years of management experience
• Experience in the sports industry

Other Key Attributes / Talent Characteristics:

• Excellent attention to detail and organization skills
• Strong presentation skills to internal/external parties
• Strong oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects
• Success in cultivating collaborative relationships with both internal and external parties
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive materials
• Strong familiarity with technology
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to develop and execute a project plan

Physical Demands:
N/A

Travel:
30% travel (includes International Travel)

Terms /Expected Hours of Work:
40 hours per week; overtime and weekend work may be required as needed.

Salary / Pay Range:
This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials, or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.