Manager, Commercial Strategy & Operations

The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) is the top professional women's soccer league in the USA, with 14 teams and +300 of the best soccer players in the world. In its 12th season, the league continues to grow exponentially, with 2024 attendance topping 2 million fans for the first time- the third straight year the league surpassed 1 million in total attendance. Viewership across all broadcast media partners - Amazon, CBS, ESPN and Scripps - was up 285% year over year, and team valuations continue to soar. This growth underscores the league's expanding fan base and growing presence in both the sports media landscape and in pop culture. The future of the NWSL has never looked brighter.

The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) is experiencing extraordinary growth, revolutionizing the sports landscape and redefining the reach of women's sports. With expansion into new markets, record-breaking attendance, and unprecedented viewership, NWSL is poised for even greater commercial success.

Position Description

The NWSL Manager of Commercial Strategy & Operations is responsible for driving strategic thinking and cross-functional initiatives that are critical to the long-term success of the National Women's Soccer League. This role will work closely with both Strategy team, and the Marketing and Commercial Organization (MCO), to shape and execute the League's strategic vision, optimize operational processes, manage key board / committee relationships, and drive high growth across the ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning

Maintain and appropriately iterate the NWSL's long-term strategic plan, with a particular emphasis on Marketing and Commercial strategy, working cross-functionally to build a cadence to connect strategic planning with annual operational planning.

Collaborate directly with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and the Chair of the NWSL Commercial Committee to manage the operations and execution of the monthly Commercial Committee meetings

Lead cross-functional projects from inception to completion that support NWSL long-term goals by designing workback plans, managing key stakeholders, and developing ownership models, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic goals.

Monitor, analyze, and document League objectives and key results (OKRs) to guide internal work streams and ensure appropriate resources are being allocated to achieve our goals.

Minimum Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Salary : $80,000.00 - $115,000.00

NWSL observes a hybrid work schedule of three working days in the physical office and two remote working days.

NWSL salaries are contingent upon candidates' qualifications, functional business needs, and market financials.

NWSL is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.