Vice President, Corporate Strategy

Vice President, Corporate StrategyNew York, New York, United StatesThe Vice President, Corporate Strategy will play a central role in developing and shaping the League's long-term strategy and evaluating the opportunities, risks, and structural changes that may affect its future growth, competitive position, and long-term value creation.Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Strategic Investments, the Vice President will manage and drive the League's long-range planning process and lead strategic work on the NFL's most important long-term business questions. The role will develop perspectives on the future of sports, media, technology, consumer behavior, and adjacent industries; translate those insights into implications for the League; and help senior leadership make informed choices regarding enterprise priorities, growth opportunities, and resource allocation.The Vice President will also serve as an internal strategy advisor to business units and operating groups, leading selected engagements focused on complex business challenges and high-priority growth opportunities. The role will work closely with senior leadership, business unit leaders, Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Finance, and the 32 Equity strategic investments team.ResponsibilitiesManage and drive the League's long-range planning process, working with the Senior Vice President, senior leadership, and business unit leaders to develop and refine enterprise priorities and strategic objectives.Lead forward-looking analysis on the opportunities, risks, and structural changes that may affect the League over the medium and long term.Assess trends across sports, media, technology, AI, consumer behavior, and adjacent industries, and translate them into clear strategic implications for the NFL.Identify and evaluate new growth platforms, business models, strategic partnerships, market opportunities, and other sources of long-term value creation.Develop scenarios, strategic frameworks, and decision materials that help senior leadership evaluate choices under uncertainty.Synthesize business unit strategies, financial plans, market developments, and enterprise priorities into a coherent long-range plan.Translate strategic direction into clear priorities, recommendations, and actionable plans.Prepare executive-ready presentations and recommendations for senior leadership and, as appropriate, ownership-facing audiences.Partner with Financial Planning & Analysis and Corporate Finance to connect strategic priorities with financial planning, investment decisions, and resource allocation.Establish approaches for assessing progress against enterprise priorities and major strategic initiatives.Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to senior leadership and business unit leaders on high-priority business questions and enterprise challenges.Lead selected internal strategy engagements and cross-functional initiatives, structuring ambiguous problems, directing analysis, and developing practical recommendations.Evaluate new business opportunities, partnerships, growth platforms, and operating models, including the development of business cases and market assessments.Provide an independent enterprise perspective and help ensure that major initiatives and investments align with broader League priorities.Work closely with the 32 Equity team to identify and evaluate investment themes, market developments, and strategic opportunities relevant to the League.Manage, mentor, and develop a team of corporate strategy professionals, setting clear standards for analytical rigor, business judgment, and executive communication.Continuously improve the effectiveness, analytical rigor, and stakeholder engagement of the League's long-range planning and corporate strategy processes.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree with MBA preferred and 12+ years of relevant experience in corporate strategy, strategic planning, management consulting, corporate development, finance, or a related field.Significant experience developing enterprise strategy, leading long-range planning, or addressing major growth and transformation questions within a complex organization.Demonstrated ability to develop a long-term strategic perspective and translate it into clear priorities, decisions, and actionable recommendations.Strong understanding of how market, competitive, technological, financial, and consumer developments affect enterprise strategy and long-term value creation.Exceptional strategic, analytical, and financial problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify the critical issues within complex and ambiguous situations.Experience advising senior executives and developing materials for executive leadership, boards, ownership groups, or other governance bodies.Proven ability to lead complex planning processes and cross-functional initiatives involving senior stakeholders and competing priorities.Strong intellectual curiosity and the ability to translate external trends and emerging developments into differentiated strategic insights.Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.Strong relationship-building and influencing skills across functions, business units, and senior stakeholder groups.Experience managing and developing high-performing professionals.Unwavering commitment to ethical conduct, professionalism, and integrity.Other Key Attributes and CharacteristicsForward-looking strategic thinker with strong business judgmentFinancially and analytically rigorousIntellectually curious and externally orientedExecutive presence and credibilityExceptional communication and storytelling skillsHigh-impact, low-ego collaboratorComfortable challenging assumptions and offering independent perspectivesAbility to navigate ambiguity and competing prioritiesHighly organized with strong attention to detailCommitment to valuing and respecting diversity in the workplaceTravelTravel required, including weekends and holidays, as needed.Terms and Expected Hours of WorkNFL employees are required to work 40 hours per week.FLSA exempt.Salary$225,000 - $325,000 USDAt the NFL, in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.NFL Core Values:Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution.Integrity: We do what's right, even when it's tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through.Team Responsibility: We support each other and our communities. No one is bigger than the game, and every action impacts others.Resiliency: We set high standards, overcome adversity, and adapt to challenges, always striving for excellence.NFL Leadership Attributes:Build Talent: We develop and nurture potential, empowering individuals to grow and succeed.Execute: We take action with precision, delivering results that drive our goals forward.Inspire: We motivate others through vision, energy, and a commitment to excellence.Live Our Values: We embody our core principles in every decision and action.Know the Business: We stay informed, understand our industry, and make decisions that strengthen our position.Think Big: We challenge the status quo, envision bold possibilities, and strive for transformative impactWHO YOU ARE:Talent Attributes: What we expect for our employees:Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitudeEmbrace grit, free from ego or entitlementExcel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influenceEager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambitionEncompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset