Senior Manager, Commercial Strategy & Operations

National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) • New York, NY

2h • $115,000 - $130,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The NWSL Senior Manager of Commercial Strategy & Operations drives cross-functional initiatives critical to the long-term success of the National Women’s Soccer League. Working closely with the Strategy team and Marketing and Commercial Organization (MCO), the role optimizes operational processes and manages Board and Committee relationships to help operationalize the League’s strategic vision.

The position manages the operations and execution of monthly Commercial Committee meetings in collaboration with the Chief Commercial Officer, Executive Leadership Team, and Committee Chair. It leads cross-functional projects from inception through delivery, coordinating stakeholders across sponsorship, licensing, media, marketing, and strategy. The role also supports commercial leadership with Board of Governors communications and meetings, and monitors League objectives, key results, and revenue pacing to help guide workstreams and resource allocation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 5 years of experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, or corporate strategy.
• Strong quantitative, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills.
• A track record of managing timelines on complex workflows and projects.
• Ability to synthesize insights from diverse stakeholders and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Professional demeanor and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Willingness to travel and work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in sports, entertainment, media, or technology.
• Passion for and deep understanding of US soccer culture, especially women’s soccer.
• Proactive, hands-on work style with a strong bias for action in a flat, entrepreneurial organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operations and execution of monthly Commercial Committee meetings in collaboration with the Chief Commercial Officer, Executive Leadership Team, and Chair of the NWSL Commercial Committee.
• Create meeting agendas and coordinate with the League Office to ensure presentations are prepared promptly and effectively in accordance with the League’s Standard Operating Procedure for Board Committees.
• Ensure Committee follow-ups are actioned by appropriate internal leaders and selectively project-manage initiatives within the Committee’s remit.
• Lead cross-functional projects supporting the NWSL’s long-term goals, including developing workback plans, managing stakeholders, analyzing existing datasets, and ensuring timely delivery aligned with strategic goals.
• Coordinate teams across sponsorship, licensing, media, marketing, and strategy to support successful project execution.
• Identify, raise, and mitigate project risks with senior leadership to keep delivery on track.
• Maintain connectivity across the organization and identify commercial-team practices that improve organizational efficiency.
• Support the VP of Strategy, Chief Commercial Officer, and other commercial senior leaders in preparing for Board of Governors communications and meetings.
• Monitor, analyze, and document League objectives and key results (OKRs) and revenue pacing.
• Convene commercial department leaders regularly to guide internal workstreams and work with senior leadership to ensure appropriate resources are allocated to achieve goals.

Benefits

• Unlimited paid time off (PTO), sick days, and an end-of-year office closure.
• Medical, dental, vision, and mental health benefits for employees and dependents.
• 401(k) with employer match and safe harbor contributions.
• Commuter benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• On-site gym.
• Voluntary pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior