Senior Manager, International Football Development

The posting, as The National Football League wrote it

The Senior Manager, International Football Development role will be responsible for facilitating and supporting the key pillar programs & initiatives across the NFL’s global football development strategy ecosystem. This includes serving as lead for the International Player Pathway program, the NFL’s primary pipeline for identifying, evaluating, and developing elite talent at the highest level of the game. This role will be responsible for the standard operation and continued success of the IPP throughout the annual program cycle, including the preliminary scouting process, private workouts, regional / centralized testing events, IPP Training Camp and Pro Day, and the leadup to the NFL Draft. In addition to managing the IPP program, this role will be heavily involved with supporting the NFL Academy programs, including coaching & player development as needed. Additional support areas specific to this year-round function will include the execution of the NFL’s annual Africa tentpole event and facilitating scouting and talent identification events across international priority markets. Reporting to the Director, Football Development, International, this role will be based in the NFL’s New York office.

Responsibilities

International Player Pathway (IPP) Program Lead

• Lead vision, long-range planning and yearly execution of International Player Pathway (IPP) program alongside Director of International Football Development
• Inform decision-making in support of International Football Development business planning and budget management (oversee management of IPP budget, specifically)
• Manage regular communications with IPP consultants and talent evaluators
• Maintain connectivity and serve as point of contact with IPP alumni network
• Oversee all phases of IPP program, to include talent identification, player evaluation, regional screening & selection (in alignment with Football Operations department and consultant / evaluator network)
• Manage relationships across key internal stakeholders and NFL Club personnel / executives
• Lead and manage all phases of IPP Training Camp (Jan.-Mar.) including global talent identification events
• Facilitate process of identifying and hiring IPP coaches and broader support staff
• Identify individualized player development goals with IPP coaches and support staff
• Coordinate and successfully execute IPP Pro Day following IPP Training Camp process
• Manage ongoing relationships with national governing bodies, international sports leagues / clubs, agents and outside consultants as needed

NFL Academy (UK & APAC)

• Support NFL Academy coaching staff & program operations as needed
• Facilitate delivery of NFL Academy scouting combine events
• Support NFL Academy team(s) with competition / gameday support
• Provide input on NFL Academy prospect recruitment and talent identification as needed

NFL Africa / Future Africa Strategy

• Assist with planning & execution of talent identification camp(s) an

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and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.

NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.

The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

WHO WE ARE

NFL Core Values

• Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution.
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• Execute: We take action with precision, delivering results that drive our goals forward.
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• Know the Business: We stay informed, understand our industry, and make decisions that strengthen our position.
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WHO YOU ARE

Talent Attributes: What we expect for our employees

• Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude
• Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
• Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
• Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
• Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset