Senior Manager, International Data & Strategy

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager, International Data & Strategy, to lead and scale the NFL's international managed model as part of a transformative enterprise initiative. In this role, you will partner closely with League and Club stakeholders to deliver high-quality, scalable data solutions and program operations that enable informed decision-making and drive business outcomes across global markets.

The ideal candidate brings 6 - 8+ years of experience with a demonstrated track record of delivering centralized, enterprise-scale initiatives. You will work hands-on across data strategy, technology, and program execution-owning delivery, driving cross-functional alignment, translating business needs into actionable requirements, and ensuring scalable, high-quality outputs.

This role is well-suited for a strategic yet hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment, excels at stakeholder management, and is passionate about leveraging data to unlock value and build scalable enterprise capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Leadership: Drive cross-functional alignment and champion adoption of the International managed model through clear communication, best practices, and continuous improvement.
• Program Management: Oversee day-to-day program operations for the international managed model, tracking progress across data onboarding, curation, fulfillment, reporting and insights.
• Customer Partnership: Partner closely with clubs to drive adoption of the international managed model by capturing requirements and translating them into prioritized program initiatives.
• Data Product Architecture: Translate business needs into scalable data and platform requirements to support segmentation, data access, and performance measurement.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure efficient and consistent execution by establishing standardized processes and continuously optimizing workflows.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 6 - 8+ years of progressive experience in data strategy, product management, data governance, or technology leadership roles, with demonstrated ownership of enterprise-scale initiatives.
• Proven track record leading complex data and analytics programs, including cloud data platforms, data lakes, governance frameworks, and cross-functional transformation efforts.
• Strong understanding of privacy, regulatory, and compliance requirements, including GDPR, CCPA, consent management, and responsible data practices.
• Experience supporting fan, customer, or consumer-centric organizations, with knowledge of engagement strategies, audience development, and lifecycle marketing preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leveraging enterprise data and marketing technology platforms, including AWS Redshift, Adobe Experience Platform (AEP), Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), Adobe Journey Optimizer (AJO), Power BI, Tableau, or similar technologies.
• Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders, drive alignment across business and technology teams, and translate strategy into measurable outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity, drive organizational change, and scale processes, capabilities, and teams to support evolving business needs.
• Strong strategic and operational mindset, with experience establishing governance models, prioritizing competing demands, managing risks, and delivering results in fast-paced environments.

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

• Master's degree or higher in statistics, data science, computer science, or other data related fields preferred

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

• Limited Travel

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.

Salary $130,000—$180,000 USD

Benefits Information

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits offerings, please visit: NFL BENEFITS

At the NFL, in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.

NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.

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• Know the Business: We stay informed, understand our industry, and make decisions that strengthen our position.
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Who You Are

Talent Attributes: What we expect for our employees

• Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude
• Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
• Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
• Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
• Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset