Senior Manager, Strategy & Operations

About Gotham FC

Gotham FC, a National Women’s Soccer League team based in New Jersey and New York, competes at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, NJ. Beyond playing soccer, the Club focuses on innovation, challenging norms, and fostering bold creativity to redefine the sports landscape, particularly in women's soccer.

Position Overview

The Senior Manager of Strategy & Operations will report to the Director of Commercial Strategy & Operations and serve at the core of the Club's business operations. This role involves direct collaboration with the President, executive leaders, ownership, and external partners on priority initiatives designed to boost revenue and organizational growth. Ideal candidates have backgrounds in strategy consulting, business operations, or dynamic, fast-growing environments, coupled with enthusiasm for women's sports or soccer. Residency in the NYC metro area and flexibility for non-traditional working hours are required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead operational efforts within the commercial sector, uniting ticketing, partnerships, marketing, business intelligence, and fan engagement teams.
• Manage the commercial rhythm through weekly business reviews, go-to-market strategies, and cross-departmental coordination.
• Develop and refine processes and tools to enhance collaboration, accountability, and overall efficiency across the commercial organization.
• Identify operational hurdles alongside department heads and spearhead improvements to key commercial endeavors.
• Oversee cross-functional project management for wide-ranging strategic initiatives.
• Act as a strategic advisor on priorities including ticket sales, partnerships, marketing strategies, and fanbase development.
• Contribute to the preparation of frequent business reports summarizing commercial performance and strategic insights for leadership and ownership.
• Coordinate quarterly objective setting across departments, ensuring alignment on goals and measurable results.
• Assist in forming annual and long-term strategic plans by pinpointing growth paths and investment priorities.
• Conduct analyses and formulate recommendations to guide major commercial decisions.
• Support leadership with special projects and take ownership of specific key initiatives.

Qualifications and Abilities

• 4 to 7 years of relevant experience in strategy consulting, business operations, corporate strategy, or rapidly growing organizations.
• Strong aptitude for structuring complex, ambiguous issues and translating them into practical insights.
• Proficiency in crafting executive-level presentations and strategic documentation.
• Demonstrated capacity to influence cross-functional teams and lead projects resulting in operational enhancements and organizational change.
• A bachelor's degree is mandatory; an MBA or equivalent advanced experience is favored.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Exceptional project leadership and stakeholder influence skills.
• Advanced analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• High level of discretion working with confidential matters.
• Strong dedication to execution quality, responsibility, and transparent communication.

Work Location and Conditions

This position is based at Gotham FC's business office at 15 Exchange Place, Jersey City, NJ. The role requires a minimum of three days onsite weekly, with flexibility for increased presence as project demands arise. Attendance at all home games, mandatory events, and certain away games is expected. Willingness to travel for business needs is also necessary. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of the Club’s facilities and stadium.

Compensation and Benefits

The role is initially offered as a 12-month contract with strong potential for permanent placement depending on performance. The annual salary range is $95,000 to $120,000, contingent on experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their families, plus an employee-funded 401(k) option.

Additional Information

Gotham FC is committed to equal opportunity employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, parents, and those with disabilities. The job description reflects core duties but may be adjusted over time. Employment is at-will unless otherwise contracted. Employees are expected to uphold club policies and act as organizational role models.