Director: Stadium Infrastructure, Logistics and Operations

The NFL Is hiring a Director of Stadium Infrastructure to oversee the stadium infrastructure readiness and maintenance while ensuring all stadiums are game ready.  This includes managing vendors, establishing strong, trustworthy relationships with stadium personnel, and driving innovation and efficiency across the organization.  This role is based onsite at our New York offices.   

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assist the VP of Football Technology to manage the relationship and business request intake from Football Operations, Game Operations and Broadcasting.
• Manage all Game Day Assistant (GDA) staffing programs and operations.  
• Oversee the planning, development, and maintenance of stadium infrastructure to ensure optimal functionality and safety.
• Manage all aspects of stadium operations, including infrastructure setup, certification of stadiums to ensure game readiness, collaborating with security, and emergency response with disaster recovery processes.
• Collaborate with vendor partners to ensure equipment management is up to date and on par with established protocols.
• Collaborate with events, broadcasting, football operations teams to ensure seamless execution of the game, from pre-event planning to post-event debriefs.
• Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectivenes
• Travel extensively to scale the games internationally
• Lead and manage a team of operations and logistics staff, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, including health and safety, environmental, and accessibility requirements.
• Manage budgets and financial planning for stadium operations and logistics, ensuring cost-effective solutions and resource allocation.
• Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, including sports teams, event organizers, vendors, and local authorities.
• Continuously evaluate and improve stadium operations and logistics processes to enhance the overall event experience for attendees.
• Thoroughly evaluate vendor tools, work with issuing RFP’s as required to ensure consistent high level of game execution

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Event Management, Business Administration, or a related field. 
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in stadium infrastructure, operations, and logistics management, with a focus on sports events.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in vendor management and building trusted relationships
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards, including health and safety, environmental, and accessibility requirements.
• Proficiency in using MS Office software and other relevant tools.
• Knowledge of Stadium Technology

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Advanced degree or certifications preferred
•  10 years of management experience 

Travel:  

• Greater than 50% travel, both domestic and international. 

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.
• 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