Senior Manager, Administrative Operations Lead

The NFL is hiring a Senior Manager, Administrative Operations Lead to serve as a strategic extension of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).

Responsibilities:

• Serve in a highly trusted role to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and help drive her priorities in all areas  
• Oversee various initiatives on behalf of the CAO from development through successful execution in collaboration with the CAO’s senior leadership 
• Assist and communicate with key stakeholders in program management and initiative implementation 
• Manage processes and coordinate procedures for optimized efficiency and productivity across the CAO’s areas in HR, Data & Analytics, Strategy & Business Intelligence, Information Technology, Social Responsibility & Philanthropy, and League Leadership & Inclusion 
• Assist CAO in preparation for key meetings (research, presentations, materials, etc.) 

Additional Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the efficient administration and day-to-day operations of the CAO  
• Partnering with members of the CAO’s senior leadership on Committee and League meeting-related materials including: 
  • Presentation creation or assistance 
  • Assisting with memos and external communication materials 
  • Ensuring all materials are completed promptly 
• Partnering with the CAO’s leadership team to facilitate the flow of information to and from the CAO 
• Maintaining accurate files and data records  
• Support the Executive Admin in managing the CAO’s calendar including prioritizing key meetings/events/relationships/partnerships that advance the League’s mission, vision, and strategy  
• Coordinate daily with Executive Admin to schedule and organize daily/weekly meetings 
• Assisting in the effective communication between the CAO and the League’s stakeholders  
• Ensures correspondence between CAO and constituents is conducted promptly 
• Managing various projects and/or ad-hoc requests from the CAO 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree 
• 8+ years of related experience (management consulting experience is highly advantageous) 
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple stakeholders  
• Proven experience organizing and directing multiple teams and departments 
• Excellent communicator in written and verbal form; exceptional interpersonal skills 
• Extremely versatile, dedicated to efficient productivity 
• Experience planning and leading strategic initiatives 
• Excellent writing and editing skills 
• Outstanding PowerPoint and Excel skills 

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics:

• Ability to manage relationships at all levels across the League and Clubs and to establish trust and credibility 
• Well-versed in all League topics/departments/people / key influencers (internal and external) 
• Ability to lead multiple, complex priorities with strong project management skills with the ability to achieve results 
• Ability to influence and collaborate across the League to drive strong outcomes 
• Ability to be resourceful and solutions-oriented when faced with adversity and complexity 
• A commitment to the highest ethical standards and to act with exceptional judgment, professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity 
• Deep respect for the history of the League and the power of the NFL’s impact on communities 
• Demonstrate high EQ and a positive attitude; understand cultural dynamics and manage interpersonal sensitivities 
• Operate as a strong culture carrier 
• Skilled and polished communicator 
• Comfortable with extensive work schedule and ability to travel as needed 

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