Senior Manager Corporate Development

PGA Tour•Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

About The Position

The Senior Manager Corporate Development advances the execution of the development and analysis for the PGA TOUR’s corporate development, focused on growth-oriented enterprise partnerships, internal and external strategic projects, and new business opportunities that advance long-term enterprise value. This position focuses on execution, analysis and cross-functional coordination of strategic initiatives, helping evaluate opportunities, align stakeholders and support enterprise decision-making across the TOUR. The Corporate Development team also partners closely with Finance, helping to set and report on enterprise-wide strategic goals as part of the Business Planning process and assisting with potential uses of capital based on strategic analyses.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics or related field required; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered
7+ years of experience in corporate development, strategy, consulting, corporate development, business development, investment banking or related roles within sports, media, entertainment or adjacent industries
Experience supporting strategic initiatives, partnerships, transactions or organizational growth initiatives
Strong communication and presentation skills, including advanced experience developing executive-level materials, strategic analyses and financial models utilizing PowerPoint, Excel and related business tools
Financial and analytical acumen with the ability to evaluate business opportunities, strategic initiatives and organizational priorities
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Demonstrated ability to work effectively across complex, matrixed organizations and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Experience working with external advisors, consultants, investment bankers or strategic partners preferred
Strong business judgment, attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities
Experience within sports, media, entertainment or technology organizations preferred

Responsibilities

Advance execution of the TOUR’s strategic priorities and growth initiatives across the organization.
Manage cross-functional initiatives and enterprise projects from planning through execution, ensuring alignment of stakeholders, timelines and business objectives.
Evaluate and advance strategic partnerships, business opportunities and organizational initiatives aligned with enterprise priorities.
Contribute to structuring and execution of strategic partnerships, transactions and enterprise initiatives.
Develop presentations, strategic analyses, financial models and executive materials for leadership discussions, strategic planning and Board-level communications.
Conduct market, industry and competitive analysis across sports, media and adjacent industries to identify trends, opportunities and emerging business models.
Analyze business trends, market developments and operational performance data to support strategic recommendations and organizational priorities.
Align with business functions to evaluate opportunities, support decision-making and advance strategic initiatives.
Work with external advisors, including consultants, legal counsel and strategic partners associated with key initiatives and transactions.
Maintain visibility into strategic initiatives, enterprise priorities and organizational progress through reporting, analysis and stakeholder coordination.
Support enterprise planning discussions through research, analysis and business insight.
Identify opportunities to improve organizational alignment, operational efficiency and strategic focus.
Maintain awareness of industry trends, competitive dynamics and emerging business opportunities.
Lead special projects, as required.