Club Development Program Manager

Saudi Professional League; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Professional League seeks a Club Development Program Manager to strengthen member clubs’ operational and non-sporting capabilities. The role involves assessing club needs, designing tailored development plans, coordinating with SPL departments, and monitoring progress against KPIs to align with the league's strategy.

Responsibilities include conducting club diagnostics, developing plans, engaging stakeholders, and delivering periodic reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, sports management, or related field.
• PM/PMO certification (PMP, Prince2, etc.) is an advantage
• Experience in project or program management; sports organizations preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess club operations and identify development gaps.
• Design and implement tailored club development plans.
• Coordinate with SPL departments to align on strategy.
• Monitor KPIs and report progress to league leadership

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Analytical & problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or sports management

PM/PRINCE2/PMP certification (advantage)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

The Club Development Program Manager is responsible for supporting the department in strengthening the operational, commercial, and non-sporting capabilities of member clubs. The role focuses on assessing club needs, designing and implementing tailored development plans, coordinating with internal league departments, and monitoring club progress against predefined KPIs to ensure alignment with the league’s strategic objectives and long-term growth.

Key Accountabilities:

Club Assessment & Diagnostics: Conduct structured assessments of club operations to identify development gaps and opportunities

Development Planning: Design and implement tailored club development plans in collaboration with SPL departments.

Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain strong relationships with club leadership and SPL internal stakeholders.

Monitoring & Reporting: Track club progress against KPIs and prepare periodic reports for league leadership.

Specific Accountabilities:

Problem Solving & Advisory: Support clubs in resolving operational challenges and coordinating league resources

Strategic Program Support: Contribute to planning and executing club development initiatives aligned with SPL strategy

Key Performance Indicators:

• Progress of clubs against defined development KPIs
• Successful implementation of club development plans
• Club engagement and satisfaction with SPL support
• Timely delivery of program reports and insights
• Improvement in club operational capabilities
• Progress of clubs against defined development KPIs

Qualifications & Experience:

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Sports Management, or a related field.

Professional certification in Project or Program Management (PMP, Prince2, etc.) is an advantage

Experience in project or program management, experience working with sports organizations or football clubs is preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

Understanding of football club operations and sports industry dynamics

Strong program and project management skills

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)