Strategy Manager

National Basketball Association (NBA)•New York, NY

4d•$110,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Strategy Manager plays a key role in shaping and executing the NBA’s Corporate Strategy across the NBA, WNBA, G League, and NBA 2K League. This individual will advance the ideation, evaluation, and execution of high-impact, cross-functional initiatives that drive growth and unlock new revenue opportunities across emerging and established business lines. The role involves close collaboration with senior leaders across the organization to advance the NBA’s long-term strategic direction.

Requirements

BA/BS degree or relevant professional experience preferred
2+ years of professional experience, preferably at a top-tier strategy consulting firm, investment bank or corporate strategy in media/entertainment
Outstanding quantitative, financial, research, modeling, and problem-solving skills
Strong leadership and project management skills
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
Ability to communicate with senior executives both inside and outside the organization
Ability to recognize patterns and spot issues
Proactive, self-starter who can work independently within set objectives
Experience working and multi-tasking in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Sports, Entertainment, Media and Technology industries preferred

Responsibilities

Set priorities and execution plans for cross-functional growth projects with supervisors and business unit leaders.
Manage workstreams on key projects to deliver timely, high-quality outputs across teams
Guide project teams, delegate tasks, balance development needs, and serve as the main point of contact
Identify risks and issues; propose solutions and manage risks to protect project outcomes
Produce high-impact deliverables and presentations that meet executive standards
Collaborate with senior stakeholders across the NBA, WNBA, G League, 2k to define and drive strategic priorities