Global Football Development Lead

The National Football League; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Football League seeks a Senior Manager, International Football Development in New York. You will lead the IPP program and support NFL Academy initiatives, coordinating global talent identification, testing events, and coaching staff.

This role reports to the Director, Football Development, International, and is based in our New York office. You will manage IPP phases, work with consultants and national bodies, and drive program strategy with a global scope.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of American football programs, skills, and ability to feed into development of training resources
• Understanding of tackle football ecosystem & governance
• Experience of working across sports development programs across multiple regions
• Management experience in fast pace, rapidly changing environments
• Previous coaching and/or playing experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Lead vision, long-range planning and yearly execution of International Player Pathway (IPP) program alongside Director of International Football Development
• Oversee IPP budget management and coordination, including consultants and talent evaluators
• Manage regular communications with IPP consultants and talent evaluators
• Maintain connectivity with IPP alumni network and IPP talent pool
• Oversee all phases of IPP program including regional screening and selection
• Coordinate IPP Training Camp and Pro Day events
• Identify IPP coaches and broader support staff
• Coordinate IPP talent development goals with IPP coaches
• Coordinate IPP Pro Day following Training Camp
• Manage relationships with international governing bodies, leagues, clubs, agents and consultants
• Support NFL Academy coaching staff and program operations
• Coordinate NFL Academy scouting combine events and gameday support
• Assist with IPP, Academy and FLAG prospects evaluation and recruitment
• Support equipment and apparel provisioning in line with Football Operations
• Schedule and orchestrate football camps as part of broader initiative

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Talent evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience

Job description

The National Football League seeks a Senior Manager, International Football Development in New York. You will lead the IPP program and support NFL Academy initiatives, coordinating global talent identification, testing events, and coaching staff.

This role reports to the Director, Football Development, International, and is based in our New York office. You will manage IPP phases, work with consultants and national bodies, and drive program strategy with a global scope.