Senior Manager, Commercial Strategy & Operations

National Women's Soccer League (NWSL); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Unlimited PTO

Hybrid work model

Health coverage

401k with employer match

Commuter benefits

Disability insurance

Gym On-Site

Mental Health benefits

Pet Insurance

Job summary

The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) seeks a Senior Manager of Commercial Strategy & Operations to drive cross-functional initiatives across Strategy, Marketing and Commercial teams. You will optimize operational processes and manage Board/Committee relationships to operationalize the League’s strategic vision.

You will lead cross-functional projects, coordinate sponsorship, licensing, media, and strategy teams, and monitor OKRs and revenue pacing, guiding leadership in resource allocation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years in strategy consulting, investment banking, or corporate strategy.
• Strong quantitative, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to synthesize key insights from diverse stakeholders and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills, with confidentiality.
• Willingness to travel and work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly Commercial Committee meetings with CCO and ELT.
• Lead agenda creation and coordinate league-wide presentations.
• Ensure action follow-ups and project initiatives within the Committee remit.
• Lead cross-functional projects across sponsorship, licensing, media, marketing, and strategy.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely project execution.
• Identify and mitigate project risks with senior leadership.

Skills

Strategy consulting

Investment banking

Corporate strategy

Analytical & project leadership

Execution under pressure

Communication & discretion

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) seeks a Senior Manager of Commercial Strategy & Operations to drive cross-functional initiatives across Strategy, Marketing and Commercial teams. You will optimize operational processes and manage Board/Committee relationships to operationalize the League’s strategic vision.

You will lead cross-functional projects, coordinate sponsorship, licensing, media, and strategy teams, and monitor OKRs and revenue pacing, guiding leadership in resource allocation