47 leadership management jobs found

Overview and Description The Columbus Crew is looking for a  Senior Director, Event Services,  responsible for the strategic leadership and oversight of all front-of-house and event-facing operations across the organization's venue portfolio. This role ensures the delivery of safe, efficient, and high-quality events through structured, repeatable, and system-driven processes, while maintaining a consistent, secure, and guest-ready environment across all venues on both event and non-event days. This is a front-of-house leadership role, accountable for the guest environment, event execution, and public-facing operational standards. The Senior Director leads  a team of functional leaders and serves as the executive front-of-house event command leader for major events, supporting approximately 300 events annually, including professional soccer, concerts, and large-scale external activations.   Essential Duties and Responsibilities ...

Overview Major League Soccer (MLS) is seeking a strategic and operationally disciplined Sr. Manager, Network and Security Operations to lead the engineering and operational maturity of our enterprise and event-driven network environments.   This role is responsible for the reliability, security posture, and operational excellence of MLS’s network and security infrastructure across the League office, Stadium and Venue Network operations and Broadcast and match-day connectivity ecosystems.   Responsibilities Own operational health of MLS enterprise and venue network infrastructure. Ensure resilient, secure connectivity across HQ, cloud, and match-day environments. Lead 24x7 operational readiness planning for match windows and high-profile events. Develop operational standards for network monitoring, alerting, and escalation. Ensure secure handling of IoT, broadcast equipment, third-party, and vendor connectivity. Lead response...

Overview This position will provide oversight to the Player Health operations center in Arlington TX and other tasks assigned by the Senior Director, Medical Administration and Senior Vice President, Competition and Medical Administration. In addition, the Manager will be responsible for increasing efficiencies and processes for communication and education strategies .   Responsibilities Support the League’s Concussion Program, including Medical Sideline Review (MSR) and Spotter Program. Interview, train, schedule, assess and provide oversight to the matchday medical spotters/supervisors located in Arlington, TX.  Track compliance with head injury protocols by auditing match clips and EMR reports. Utilize the EMR (Electronic Medical Record) for injury and illness data analytics. Assist with administrative functions for the department and committee meetings which include but are not limited to scheduling meetings, taking notes, and...

Job Title : Manager, Premium Sales  Department:  Ticketing  Reports to:  Director, Premium Hospitality and Business Development Job Summary  The Manager of Premium Sales is responsible for generating revenue across all areas of the business, with a primary focus on premium sales. This includes FC Cincinnati suite inventory, hospitality offerings, and premium packages, while also selling full season equivalents and group ticket products. This position builds and maintains strong relationships with premium and non premium clients through high level sales and service and effective cross departmental collaboration. Responsibilities include prospecting, selling, and managing accounts across multiple product lines to drive consistent and sustainable revenue growth.  In addition, the position is responsible for maintaining accurate and timely CRM documentation, assisting with matchday events and...

Job Title:  Graphic Designer/Senior Graphic Designer Department:  Integrated Marketing and Communications Reports to:  Graphic Designer/Senior Graphic Designer   Job Summary FC Cincinnati is seeking a Graphic Designer/Senior Graphic Designer who is responsible for concepting and executing high-impact creative that drives performance across digital paid channels. This role blends strong visual craft with an understanding of conversion, testing, and platform best practices to produce scroll-stopping ads that deliver results. The successful candidate will understand the importance of strong communication skills and adhering to tight deadlines. A great attitude, a healthy ability to take constructive criticism/feedback on your work and attention to detail are musts. Beyond day-to-day tasks you have a desire to learn and develop your creative abilities. In addition to normal business hours, weekend, evening, and holiday work will be required as...

Position:  Manager, Partnership Marketing Department:  Partnership Marketing Reports to:  Senior Director, Partnership Marketing FC Cincinnati is a Major League Soccer team playing at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. Originally founded in 2015 by Carl H. Lindner III and co-CEO Jeff Berding, FCC started play in the United Soccer League (USL) in 2016. FCC entered MLS as the 24th team in 2019. The club’s wide and diverse ownership group is led by controlling owner Lindner III; as well as managing owners Meg Whitman and Dr. Griff Harsh; Scott Farmer; and George Joseph. FC Cincinnati opened the club’s privately funded, 26,000-seat soccer-specific TQL Stadium in the West End neighborhood of Cincinnati in 2021, a venue which has won numerous global awards including the World Football Summit Best Venue 2022 in Madrid and the 2022 Prix Versailles World Title in the Sports Category in Paris, France. FC Cincinnati won the 2023 Supporters’...

POSITION OVERVIEW The Athletic Development Coach for the Nashville SC Academy will play a key role in leading the Long-Term Athletic Development (LTAD) program for Academy players, aligning with the High Performance Department’s philosophy. This position will collaborate closely with High Performance staff across Nashville SC (NSC) and Huntsville City FC (HCFC) to design and implement team- and player-specific programs, both in the gym and on the field, to optimize the development of youth athletes within the Academy. The ideal candidate will have prior coaching (sport or S&C) experience and a strong ability to deliver soccer-centric athletic development programs. Additionally, they should possess a formal educational background in exercise physiology or a related field, along with expertise in load management across various metrics relevant to youth soccer development. This role reports directly to the Director of High Performance and the Head of Athletic...

About Nashville SC & Huntsville City FC Nashville Soccer Cub competes in Major League Soccer and calls GEODIS Park home — the largest soccer-specific stadium in the league. Together with our MLS NEXT Pro affiliate, Huntsville City FC, we’re building an organization driven by passion, ambition, and community. We are proud to be 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Champions and to continue growing a culture that celebrates authenticity, inclusivity, and teamwork — both on and off the field. BACKGROUND: GEODIS Park – home of Nashville SC – is the largest soccer specific stadium in the United States and one of the premier sports and entertainment venues in the country.  Since opening in 2022, GEODIS Park has hosted several concerts, FIFA Club World Cup, U.S. Men’s & Women’s National Teams, Mexico & Korea Men’s National Teams and future LA28 Olympic Soccer Matches.  POSITION OVERVIEW: Nashville Soccer Club...

Description Summary: The Director of Corporate Partnerships is primarily responsible for generating new business revenue with local, regional, and national brands through the sale of integrated sponsorship packages of Columbus Crew assets. The ideal candidate will have strong business development skills, and experience driving revenue for premium rights-holders through integrated marketing platforms.    Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Prospect and close new corporate partnerships for all Columbus Crew properties (Team, Lower.com Field, owned media assets). Cross property selling with other members of the Haslam Sports Group: Cleveland Browns and Milwaukee Bucks Meet and exceed personal and team revenue targets, working closely across internal teams to achieve property goals. Generate qualified leads and maintain a continuous pipeline of prospects through a strong network of contacts, and by maximizing outreach, in-person meetings,...

Overview Major League Soccer’s partnership with Apple allows fans in over 100 countries to stream every single MLS and Leagues Cup match, select MLS Next Pro and MLS Next games, and a rich library of VOD content with a single MLS Season Pass subscription. The historic broadcast relationship has also provided MLS, Clubs, Players and constituents with unprecedented marketing reach and opportunities through the Apple ecosystem of products and services. We are looking for a Director, Apple Partnership to enhance the potential of the partnership. This person will lead a matrixed team of internal and external constituents to achieve short-term goals, build towards long-term objectives and explore new possibilities. Responsibilities Work alongside MLS marketing leadership to dream, ideate and build integration opportunities within Apple’s ecosystem (Apple apps & services, Apple product, retail and TV+ to drive value back to the League, Clubs and MLS Season...

Overview The Director, Media Operations, is responsible for managing broadcast operations for MLS and SUM events. Ensuring seamless coordination across multiple stakeholders, such as internal teams; production partners (Apple, NEP, IMG, etc.), and rights holders. Key duties include overseeing the Broadcast Operations Center, managing matchday communications, troubleshooting broadcast issues, and preparing for major events like the All-Star Game and MLS Cup. This position also involves developing and refining operational processes, improving workflow efficiency, and representing MLS Media in industry committees and events.   Responsibilities Broadcast Operations & Matchday Oversight Participate in the in-office Media Operations match day monitoring rotation, providing operational oversight of the Broadcast Operations Center, including real-time monitoring, incident response, and coordination with internal teams and external production partners....

Overview The Manager, Matchday Operations (Match Presentation) serves as a key contact for match presentation, leading ongoing and collaborative communication with Clubs and league stakeholders while supporting matchday oversight, policy application, issue resolution, and the continued refinement of League match presentation guidelines. Additionally, this role plays a key part in bringing MLS/SUM’s biggest moments to life, delivering world-class execution for events such as MLS Cup, MLS All-Star, Leagues Cup Final, and other tentpole events. The position requires a strong understanding of major event presentation across sports and entertainment, paired with a creative vision to advance and elevate match presentation across MLS. This role also includes oversight of consultants and temporary staff supporting match presentation and live event operations. Responsibilities Act as a Matchday Operations point of contact for Match Presentation communications with Clubs...

Overview The Senior Director, Partnership Marketing Operations serves as the primary department resource for the strategic planning and operational execution of partner specific marketing assets across Major League Soccer (MLS) and Soccer United Marketing’s (SUM) events. The events include marquee tentpole moments such as MLS All-Star Week, MLS Cup, Leagues Cup, the Mexican National Team U.S. Tour (MexTour), Concacaf competitions, Campeones Cup, and additional SUM/international properties.   Responsibilities Be the operational leader, process architect and executive-level oversight for MLS/SUM partner delivery by leading a team of three employees focused full-time on Partnership Marketing Operations via establishing strategic priority frameworks, property management processes, and personal growth opportunities for employees that ensure consistent, scalable, and high-performing execution across the department. Serves as central point of coordination...

Overview Major League Soccer is entering a defining phase of global relevance, accelerated by the 2026 FIFA World Cup and a rapidly expanding international fan base. The Director, International & Growth Consumer Products is a seasoned commercial leader responsible for building and scaling MLS’s global consumer products business outside the United States.   This role serves as a primary growth engine for MLS Consumer Products, tasked with unlocking new international revenue streams, expanding global retail reach, and building a durable, scalable international infrastructure in partnership with MLS strategic partners. The Director will support the SVP to define where and how MLS competes globally across licensing, retail, and product, ensuring MLS evolves from a domestic league with international interest into a globally commercialized sports brand.   This is not an operational licensing role. It is a strategic, revenue-owning leadership position...

Overview The Vice President, Events is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic direction, operational execution, and commercial optimization of MLS and SUM Hospitality and hotel & meeting strategy across the enterprise. This role leads hospitality program development, hotel and meetings oversight, and cross-functional resource management. The VP will build scalable frameworks, drive profitability, and ensure world-class execution across MLS properties (All-Star, MLS Cup, big moments) and SUM properties (FMF, Leagues Cup, etc.) as well as emerging initiatives.   Responsibilities Hospitality Strategy Lead MLS/SUM Hospitality Strategic Planning, defining the long-term vision, operating model, and scalable framework that supports League growth and premium experience evolution Drive the development and implementation of new HSP initiatives, including Access+ strategy, ensuring alignment with commercial objectives and enterprise priorities....

Overview The Senior Director, International Communications is a fully bilingual communications professional (English & Spanish), who is responsible for positioning and publicizing Major League Soccer (MLS), its clubs and properties across domestic and international media, and will bring significant relationships with editorial decision makers in the area. The individual will have strong communications skills and a track record of creatively selling ideas and concepts that result in story placement.   Responsibilities Leads strategy and generates media coverage of Major League Soccer, its clubs, special events (MLS All-Star Game, MLS Cup) and properties (MLS NEXT, MLS NEXT Pro, Leagues Cup), among U.S. Hispanic and international media Manages efforts to engage and amplify among U.S. Hispanic and international media, in collaboration with key stakeholders such as the league’s 30 MLS clubs, internal departments, and partners Builds and manages...

Overview The Manager, Events leads the planning and execution of MLS NEXT’s national event portfolio, delivering best-in-class competition environments that support the league’s elite youth player pathway.   This role serves as the Event Lead for marquee MLS NEXT competitions, overseeing operational strategy, budgeting, venue and host market management, and cross-functional execution. While grounded in competition delivery excellence, the Manager also brings a strategic lens to event growth—driving experiential enhancements, optimizing third-party partnerships, and identifying opportunities to amplify the impact and visibility of MLS NEXT events.   Working across MLS departments, clubs, external vendors, and host markets, this role ensures seamless event delivery while advancing the long-term growth and positioning of the MLS NEXT platform.   Responsibilities Event Portfolio Leadership Serve as Event Lead for MLS NEXT...

Overview The Director is primarily responsible for managing and supporting MLS Club financial analysis and reporting. This role works closely with Club finance representatives and various internal League departments to review and analyze Club results and projections, which helps the League better understand financial performance and maintain alignment with League policies.   The Director will play an important role in strengthening reporting processes across Clubs, improving data quality, and identifying insights that support better decision-making at both the Club and League level. By working collaboratively with Clubs, the role helps turn reporting into a useful tool for understanding performance, sharing best practices, and supporting the League’s long-term growth.   Responsibilities Oversee the collection and review of Club financial results including budget, projections and annual results. Conduct a thorough examination of each team and...

Overview The Events & Hospitality Department leads the strategic planning and execution of Major League Soccer and Soccer United Marketing’s event portfolio, delivering hundreds of enterprise-wide events annually. The portfolio includes marquee tentpole moments such as MLS All-Star Week, MLS Cup, MLS NEXT tournaments, Leagues Cup, the Mexican National Team U.S. Tour, Concacaf competitions, MLS Rivalry Week, Michelob Ultra Campeones Cup, and additional SUM/international properties. Beyond event execution, the department drives cross-functional initiatives including B2B and hospitality programming, executive meetings, press announcements, competition events, and enterprise-level strategic projects that advance league growth, commercial performance, and brand positioning.   Position Summary The Director, Event Planning & Project Management serves as the operational leader and process architect for the MLS/SUM event portfolio. This role is responsible...

OVERVIEW The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) is an MLS soccer club serving the greater Los Angeles area. LAFC is dedicated to building a world-class soccer club that represents the diversity of Los Angeles and is committed to delivering an unrivaled experience for fans. LAFC’s ownership group is comprised of local leaders and innovators of industry with intellectual capital, financial prowess, operations expertise, and success in the fields of entertainment, sports, technology, and media. LAFC is invested in the world’s game and Los Angeles, constructing, and developing the 22,000 seat BMO Stadium and a top-flight training center on the campus of Cal-State Los Angeles. POSITION SUMMARY   The Event Manager is the main liaison between the organization and both internal and external clients of BMO Stadium. This position is responsible for organizing, confirming, coordinating, and providing support to each applicable department to ensure a safe and seamless...