Technical Data Program Manager

The NFL Data and Analytics (‘D&A’) team is seeking a Technical Data Program Manager (‘TDPM’) to partner with multiple business and technical teams.  The role of the TDPM resource is to leverage their knowledge of the Health and Safety products and data sets governed by the Data and Analytics team.  This knowledge will be required to steer programs and projects from inception through steady state operations.  The TDPM shall seek to take ownership of assigned projects and provide hands on support throughout the project lifecycles.  This includes activities such as requirements gathering, data quality management, implementation stages, QA/UAT execution, and keeping an open eye towards continuous improvements. 

The Data and Analytics team, supporting Player Health and Safety (‘PHnS’), is passionate about enabling the PHnS department to gain timely, valid and impactful insights to improve the safety of the game. The D&A TDPM will support the Director, Data Management and the Director, Data Technology to implement projects that govern, manage, and improve the quality of health and safety data. 

This role is onsite in our New York offices.  

Job Description:

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of project management phases to ensure activities such as initiation tasks, requirements gathering, design, implementation management, QA, release management, and steady state run books are not neglected
• Work very closely with the aforementioned Directors to support Health and Safety products and services that include:
  • Data governance products such as Monte Carlo
  • Web applications for data management
  • Tools to standardize master data usage (APIs, Services, etc.)
  • ETL frameworks supporting varied on premise and cloud-based infrastructures
• Facilitate weekly sessions with key stakeholders to initiate and define project goals, scope, deliverables, resource allocation, and timelines
• Collaborate with several senior stakeholders within Data and Analytics to prioritize, and determine internal resource capacity to ensure on-time completion of deliverables
• Collaborate with external vendors/partners to ensure project deliverables stay on track
• Govern and steer project resources throughout the project lifecycles.
• Manage project activities using systematic tools for activity management, transparent reporting, and project scheduling (ex. Jira, DevOps, etc.)
• Promote collaboration and leverage tools such as Confluence, Teams, SharePoint, and Project/Program management tools
• Directly manage all steps of project delivery, focusing on project/project deadlines and providing strategic insight to potential risk or delays
• Develop tools, best practices, and documentation for project/project management and related processes
• Lead cross functional teams in a matrixed environment, influencing, supporting, and managing project resources.

Job Requirements:

• BA/BS degree required
• Degree in computer science or technology management preferred, or relevant project and data management experience.
• 5-10 years of project management experience
• Highest personal and professional integrity and strong work ethics.
• Experience working with external vendors to facilitate and support their project workstreams
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams to deliver strategic and business goals
• Capable of effectively managing multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment
• Strong sense of purpose with a passion for living in the details and exceeding expectations
• Problem-solver with solution-oriented attitude
• Willingness to take charge, manage program/project team members, identify solutions, and provide direction
• Process oriented and highly organized
• Experience with generating and managing application support service level agreements
• The ability to balance steady state operational management against new project demands
• Experience using visual tools/technologies to ensure transparency in tracking project deliverables and key milestones
• Has strong planning, communication, and presentation skills, and the capability to listen and influence.

Travel:  

• >10% travel, domestic. 

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 currently maintains a Workplace Policy that provides members of our workforce with opportunities to occasionally 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 an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible 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, and local laws. 

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.
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• 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