National Football League (NFL)

Player Performance: Work closely with various internal departments including Player Health & Safety, Football Operations, Next Gen Stats and Club representatives to identify and implement technology solutions that improve athlete performance, injury prevention and recovery.. Integrate with numerous third-party medical vendors such as MIR, CT, X-ray, labs, radiation, and concussion.. Fan Engagement: Enhance the fan experience by leveraging technology through initiatives like virtual reality, augmented reality, mobile apps, and interactive fan engagement platforms.. Responsible for the planning, logistics and execution of technology services for major NFL events including international games, non-NFL venue games, tent pole events like Super Bowl and Pro Bowl.. Software Development: Responsible for development and support of software for Football Technology and stakeholders Football Operations, Officiating, Labor Operations, Compliance.

vice president

Overview /Objective

The Vice President of Football Technology at the NFL (National Football League) plays a crucial role in overseeing the integration of technology into various aspects of the sport, enhancing player performance, fan engagement, and overall operational efficiency. This is a senior leadership position that requires a deep understanding of football, technology, and the ability to strategize and innovate.

Responsibilities

The Vice President of Football Technology is responsible for leading and managing the strategic implementation of technology solutions within the NFL to enhance the game of football, improve player performance, optimize league operations, and engage fans. This role is responsible for setting the vision and strategy to meet business objectives, overseeing a team of technology experts, collaborating with various stakeholders, and staying at the forefront of technological advancements in the football and technology industry.

Technology Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive technology strategy for the NFL focusing on the League’s key strategic priorities which focus on the future of the game, the players, fanbase, maximizing engagement, strategic value development and promoting the League as a world class organization.

Player Performance: Work closely with various internal departments including Player Health & Safety, Football Operations, Next Gen Stats and Club representatives to identify and implement technology solutions that improve athlete performance, injury prevention and recovery. Solution and build IT Systems involved with football medical needs. Integrate with numerous third-party medical vendors such as MIR, CT, X-ray, labs, radiation, and concussion.

Innovation: Continuously research and evaluate emerging technologies to drive innovation in football.

Fan Engagement: Enhance the fan experience by leveraging technology through initiatives like virtual reality, augmented reality, mobile apps, and interactive fan engagement platforms.

Officiating: Collaborate with the Officiating Department to implement technology solutions that improve the accuracy and efficiency of officiating in NFL games, such as instant replay and rule enforcement systems.

Football Technology: Responsible for planning and design of Football Technology infrastructure and physical footprint as well as the service and delivery of critical game day football technology services for the NFL and its 32 member teams. Responsible for the planning, logistics and execution of technology services for major NFL events including international games, non-NFL venue games, tent pole events like Super Bowl and Pro Bowl.

Video and Audio Communication Technology:  Responsible for critical game day hardware at stadiums to encode and transmit multiple video feeds live from venues to NFL corporate offices. Responsible for critical communication technology for NFL Coaches, game officials, Instant Replay, Injury Video Review system operations, game operation and broadcasting workflows.

Software Development: Responsible for development and support of software for Football Technology and stakeholders Football Operations, Officiating, Labor Operations, Compliance.

Game Statistics and NFL Sports Betting Feed:  Responsible for the creation of the seasonal game schedule, NFL Draft system to manage the annual player selection meeting, official NFL sports betting feed and support of pro and non-pro official game statistics throughout the NFL season.

Know the Business: Develop and manage the department's budget, ensuring cost-effective implementation of technology solutions. Empower and engage staff to better serve our teams, our Clubs, our fans, and our communities.

Team Leadership: Build and lead a team of diverse technology professionals. Cultivate a team environment in which everyone works with integrity and transparency. Provides learning opportunities to develop and nurture talent.

Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all technology solutions comply with NFL rules, regulations, and privacy standards.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Sports Management, Engineering

Extensive experience in technology leadership roles, preferably in the sports industry or related fields.

Strong knowledge of football rules, strategies, and player performance metrics.

Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to align technology initiatives with the NFL's goals and objectives.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with various stakeholders, including team representatives, coaches, video directors, and league executives.

Familiarity with data analytics, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies in sports.

Commitment to staying current with industry trends and technological advancements.

Demonstrated leadership and team-building capabilities.

Physical Demands

N/A

Travel

Significant travel for technology deployment and support, meetings, and events, 50% to 75%, domestic and international.

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

NFL employees are required to work 40 hours per week.

FSLA Exempt

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