Head of Ecosystems Management – BAL

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Head of Ecosystems Management – BAL
A propos de la structure
The NBA

At the NBA, we're passionate about growing and celebrating the game of basketball. Through the intensity of the game and the amazing athletic skill of our players, we deliver excitement to hundreds of millions of fans around the world.

As a global sports and media business, the NBA is so much more. While Basketball Operations runs the league's on-court activities, other departments manage relationships with television and digital media partners, develop marketing partnerships with some of the world's most recognizable companies, oversee the licensing of NBA merchandise, and handle a wide range of responsibilities that drive the NBA's success.

Off the court, we're also deeply committed to social responsibility. NBA Cares leads the league's involvement in addressing important social issues by working with internationally recognized youth-serving organizations that support education, youth and family development, and health-related causes.

A propos de l'opportunité

REQ ID:  11095
LOCATION:  Dakar, Senegal, Dakar, Senegal(SN), 10200
Position Summary
This position will be a key advisor to the President of the BAL and will partner closely with the Head of League Productions, and Head of League Operations on the overall development of the BAL.  Primary areas of advisement for this role will be league expansion, basketball & business strategy, operations, data & analytics, player development, player talent identification, and government/sporting bodies and player relationship-management. This role will play a key strategic link between the BAL, NBA Core as well as NBA Leagues.

Major Responsibilities

  • Advise the President of the BAL on league basketball strategy, operational model, development, and continued expansion in various markets.
  • Manage relationships with government bodies, ministries of sport and other stakeholders critical to the development of the BAL.
  • Work closely with Head of League Operations on developing and executing an effective player, coach and referee talent-identification strategy across the BAL, G League NBA, and European basketball clubs, that meets BAL talent OKR’s over time.
  • Source and manage basketball data and analysis vendors (i.e., Synergy Sports)
  • Contribute to creating a culture of innovation, transparency, and adaptability to support growing the BAL’s business, reputation, and on-court product.
  • Contribute to shaping a positive perception of the BAL and maximize league’s credibility across all constituencies including fans, media, and partners.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor processes and systems that optimize the BAL.
  • Develop and sustain an analytically based operating model and create a broader vision for the league’s future.
  • Build trusted relationships with internal and external BAL stakeholders.
  • Participate in partner sales and activation activities, as needed (i.e. Jr NBA)

Required Skills/Knowledge

  • Ability to engage with and influence sports executives.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to operationalize strategic plans and meet strict deadlines.
  • Outstanding communicator who effectively collaborates with a variety of stakeholders
  • Strong business and financial acumen
  • Strong strategic and analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
  • Proven positive role model with strong work ethic and integrity.
  • Goal-oriented and comfortable with ambiguity, possesses the ability to consistently prioritize in a dynamic environment.
  • Contribute to an organizational culture that respects and leverages diversity and inclusion.
  • A passionate interest in basketball, a must
  • Multi-lingual required, English a must, French or Arabic, a plus.

Experience Needed

  • Minimum of 12 years of related basketball, or sports experience, ideally working in or around the professional or collegiate ranks (NBA, Euro League, FIBA, NCAA, etc.)
  • Experienced leader with global exposure and successful track record of managing sports leagues or player development.
  • Experience working in a highly matrixed global organization.
  • Experienced leader with global exposure and performance improvement success
  • Prior budget management experience preferred.

Educational Background Required

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Master's degree – preferred.

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