Director, International Data Management

The National Football League

17h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Director to lead the NFL’s international data management program. In this strategic leadership role, you will partner with both the League & Clubs to deliver scalable, high-quality data services to develop and implement a centralized data management strategy for the NFL’s international enterprise initiative. You will be responsible for leading a team that collaborates across the organization to shape and drive the data management roadmap and ensure best-in-class data practices. The Director will be a seasoned data leader with a proven ability to translate complex data challenges into strategic solutions that drive measurable business impact and exceptional leadership skills. You thrive in a dynamic environments, balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution, and you excel at building trust with stakeholders at all levels. Above all, you are passionate about leveraging data to create value, improve customer engagement, and shape the future of enterprise data capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
10+ years in data strategy, product ownership, or technical leadership roles.
7+ years leading enterprise-scale data initiatives, including cloud data platforms, data lakes, and governance frameworks.
Significant experience in managing end to end data solutions (strategy, management, technology & governance) both in the U.S. and globally.
Proven experience in data services support and customer engagement.
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior executives, collaborate with technical teams, and inspire your own team to deliver excellence.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or higher in statistics, data science, computer science, or other data related fields

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the vision for the international data services that enhance customer engagement and operational excellence. Responsible for setting priorities, establishing requirements and coordinating the program from a cross departmental perspective.
Team Management: Manage the international Data Product Owner team and oversee cross department coordination including weekly program status.
Customer Partnership: Build strong relationships with client stakeholders, leveraging data tools and capabilities to deliver superior service and measurable outcomes. Act as the day-to-day interface with the clients regarding the program scope and deliverables.
Data Product Architecture: Directs the data and consent modernization efforts. Provide hands-on leadership in design sessions, driving decisions that balance short-term deliverables with long-term scalability.
Culture & Talent Development: Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation. Attract, develop, and retain top talent to build a world-class data services team.
Operational Excellence: Advocate for best practices in data governance, quality, and compliance. Ensure solutions are secure, resilient, and repeatable.