The Senior Manager, International Football Development role will be responsible for facilitating and supporting the key pillar programs & initiatives across the NFL’s global football development strategy ecosystem. This includes serving as lead for the International Player Pathway program, the NFL’s primary pipeline for identifying, evaluating, and developing elite talent at the highest level of the game. This role will be responsible for the standard operation and continued success of the IPP throughout the annual program cycle, including the preliminary scouting process, private workouts, regional / centralized testing events, IPP Training Camp and Pro Day, and the leadup to the NFL Draft. In addition to managing the IPP program, this role will be heavily involved with supporting the NFL Academy programs, including coaching & player development as needed. Additional support areas specific to this year-round function will include the execution of the NFL’s annual Africa tentpole event and facilitating scouting and talent identification events across international priority markets. Reporting to the Director, Football Development, International, this role will be based in the NFL’s New York office.
Responsibilities
International Player Pathway (IPP) Program Lead
- Lead vision, long-range planning and yearly execution of International Player Pathway (IPP) program alongside Director of International Football Development
- Inform decision-making in support of International Football Development business planning and budget management (oversee management of IPP budget, specifically)
- Manage regular communications with IPP consultants and talent evaluators
- Maintain connectivity and serve as point of contact with IPP alumni network
- Oversee all phases of IPP program, to include talent identification, player evaluation, regional screening & selection (in alignment with Football Operations department and consultant / evaluator network)
- Manage relationships across key internal stakeholders and NFL Club personnel / executives
- Lead and manage all phases of IPP Training Camp (Jan.-Mar.) including global talent identification events
- Facilitate process of identifying and hiring IPP coaches and broader support staff
- Identify individualized player development goals with IPP coaches and support staff
- Coordinate and successfully execute IPP Pro Day following IPP Training Camp process
- Manage ongoing relationships with national governing bodies, international sports leagues / clubs, agents and outside consultants as needed
NFL Academy (UK & APAC)
- Support NFL Academy coaching staff & program operations as needed
- Facilitate delivery of NFL Academy scouting combine events
- Support NFL Academy team(s) with competition / gameday support
- Provide input on NFL Academy prospect recruitment and talent identification as needed
NFL Africa / Future Africa Strategy
- Assist with planning & execution of talent identification camp(s) and evaluation of IPP, Academy and FLAG prospects
- Support with equipment & apparel provision in alignment with Football Operations department
- Schedule and orchestrate football camp as part of broader initiative
NFL Football Operations & International (General Support)
- Serve as point of contact across the organization between Football Operations and International, Management Council, Public Relations, Marketing, Government Affairs and other key stakeholder departments
- Manage & develop network of consultants as part of international player identification process
- Provide input and delivery of committee presentations as needed
- Provide input as part of annual business planning process across International Football Development needs
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience
- Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience
- Knowledge of American football programs, skills, and ability to feed into development of training resources
- Understanding of tackle football ecosystem & governance
- Experience of working across sports development programs across multiple regions
- Management experience in fast pace, rapidly changing environments
- Previous coaching and / or playing experience preferred but not required
Other Key Attributes / Characteristics
- Experience developing and implementing creating long term strategic plans
- Played or coached American football
- Suitable American Football coaching qualifications
Other Key Attributes / Talent Characteristics:
- High levels of professionalism
- Goal orientated
- Team leader
- Excellent self-manager
- Strategic
- Accountable and responsible
- Problem solver
- Creative and innovative
- Effective communicator
- Agile learner
- Excellent time management
Terms / Expected Hours of Work
- NFL employees are required to work minimum of 40 hours per week in the office.
- This role will require 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.
Benefits Information
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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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