Football Business Strategy and Innovation Associate (Temporary Leave Coverage)
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary
The Associate role for the Football Business Strategy and Innovation group will help plan and execute programs and initiatives that support Football Operations’ strategic priorities. The individual will have the opportunity to coordinate results of several high-impact projects, tackle a diverse set of football business challenges, and partner with key internal and external stakeholders on a regular basis. This position is for a temporary leave coverage, which will be an up to 4-month engagement.
Responsibilities
- Project Management
- Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan for key football initiatives
- Monitor progress of projects and measure performance to identify areas for improvement
- Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress
- Business Operations and Planning
- Develop presentation materials for management review (including for Enterprise Risk Management, Long Range Planning support, and business planning support)
- Conduct research that will serve as the foundation to the strategic development of emerging priorities
- Create and deliver routine and ad hoc reporting to inform management on key trends and insights
- Assist with vendor procurement and contract management processes
- Ensure team's delivery of daily, weekly and monthly performance measures
- Assists with obtaining KPIs and strategy modifications for the various FOPs business units on an ongoing basis
- Other Duties
- Support communication and information sharing via Football Innovation Site blog posts and internal department dashboards and newsletters
- Provide support across League tentpole events and initiatives
- Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in taking on ad hoc projects and organizational challenges
- Other duties assigned by department
Qualifications
- 4-year degree or equivalent education
- 3 years’ minimum experience
Other Key Attributes / Characteristics
- Excellent attention to detail and organization skills
- Passionate self-starter
- Strong oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects
- Success in cultivating collaborative relationships with both internal and external parties
- Ability to work on a small team
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office – specifically Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Physical Demands
- None
Travel
- None
Terms / Expected Hours of Work
- 40 hours per week.
- The individual selected for this role will be an employee of that third-party agency and not the NFL. All compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment are handled by the agency. The assignment to provide services to the NFL will be limited in duration but may be extended for an additional period by agreement between the NFL and the agency.
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.
The NFL maintains a Flexible Workplace Policy that provides members of our workforce with opportunities to periodically work from a location of their choice while maintaining a priority on in-person work at an NFL office, which enables us to more effectively collaborate, connect, and build a workplace culture that will drive our continued success.
The NFL is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that reflects our incredibly diverse fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
WHO WE ARE:
NFL Core Values:
- Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution.
- Integrity: We do what's right, even when it's tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through.
- Team Responsibility: We support each other and our communities. No one is bigger than the game, and every action impacts others.
- Resiliency: We set high standards, overcome adversity, and adapt to challenges, always striving for excellence.
NFL Leadership Attributes:
- Build Talent: We develop and nurture potential, empowering individuals to grow and succeed.
- Execute: We take action with precision, delivering results that drive our goals forward.
- Inspire: We motivate others through vision, energy, and a commitment to excellence.
- Live Our Values: We embody our core principles in every decision and action.
- Know the Business: We stay informed, understand our industry, and make decisions that strengthen our position.
- Think Big: We challenge the status quo, envision bold possibilities, and strive for transformative impact
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
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