Senior Director, Global Stadium Operations

The National Football League•New York, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Director of Global Stadium Operations provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for stadium and major event security across all NFL domestic and international activities. This role oversees International Security Directors supporting NFL International Series Games and leads league-wide stadium and special-event security operations to ensure coordinated, intelligence-driven protection of people, assets, and the NFL brand. The Senior Director leads multidisciplinary teams; establishes and enforces security, fan conduct, and fair-competition best practices; and ensures consistent compliance with NFL Security policies, SAFETY Act requirements, and investigative standards. This position manages key contract security relationships and designs, implements, and oversees security and investigative programs that safeguard the NFL’s most critical assets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university, or a minimum of 10 years of professional experience in law enforcement or a related security field.
Minimum of 10 years of stadium or large-venue security experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership or management role.
Demonstrated experience leading large, multidisciplinary security teams.
Ability to successfully complete a rigorous background investigation.
Ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (Master’s or Juris Doctor).
Experience in international security planning for large-scale events.
Background in dignitary protection, intelligence operations, counterterrorism, or protective services.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise International Security Directors responsible for investigations, game security, and stadium operations.
Direct the implementation of league-wide best practices for stadium security, fan conduct, and fair-competition initiatives to promote public safety and confidence.
Lead security planning and execution for major NFL events, including the Super Bowl, NFL Draft, and International Series Games, in coordination with clubs, venues, and external partners.
Establish and maintain strong working relationships with federal, state, and local law enforcement and intelligence partners.
Ensure compliance with NFL Security policies and standards, including SAFETY Act requirements, stadium security procedures, emergency preparedness, and crisis-response protocols.
Lead threat assessment and intelligence efforts, including analysis of public records, social media, and law enforcement intelligence.
Deliver executive-level security briefings and risk assessments to NFL leadership, club ownership, and senior security stakeholders.
Manage and evaluate contract security providers to ensure performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.