Manager, Football Business Strategy

The Manager, Football Business Strategy will plan, implement, and execute initiatives that support Football Operations strategic priorities. The role will lead the research, testing, and development required to evaluate and implement innovations across Future of Football workstreams, while managing a portfolio of high- impact projects. This role will also address a diverse set of football business challenges by partnering regularly with internal departments, clubs, vendors, sponsors and other external stakeholders. The Manager, Football Business Strategy may also oversee interns, rotational analysts, coordinators, or project-based contributors supporting Football Business Strategy and Operations.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, execution, and oversight of strategic initiatives that support Football Operations priorities, including football innovation, game operations and policy, international growth, and long-range organizational planning.
• Manage the League’s Future of Football portfolio, including technology evaluations, pilot programs, stakeholder alignment, testing plans, implementation support, and performance reporting for Football Operations leadership and club stakeholders.
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