Senior Manager, Graphics Systems

The Media Design Group is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Graphics Systems to play a key role in transforming the NFL’s content creation process by designing and implementing innovative software solutions that enhance efficiency and elevate the fan experience. This position focuses on leveraging cutting-edge technology and cross-functional collaboration to streamline creative production workflows. As a leader, the Senior Manager will guide and mentor a team of developers, foster an inclusive and high-performance culture, and drive strategic, high-impact initiatives. The role requires expertise in software development, workflow automation, and project management to ensure seamless execution of priority projects across various NFL departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of 1-3 seasonal or agency graphics system developers, fostering innovation, best practices, and collaboration.
• Guide career development, ensuring team members grow while maintaining high performance.
• Define and execute product roadmaps, aligning with business objectives and industry trends.
• Oversee architectural decisions, sprint planning, and technical discussions to drive innovation and efficiency.
• Identify and develop strategic solutions for production inefficiencies, leveraging automation and AI.
• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and contribute to committees exploring innovative tools.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to understand business needs, engineering constraints, and market opportunities.
• Collaborate with teams across design, engineering, and operations to build and maintain scalable systems.
• Manage project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Drive operational excellence through data-driven decision-making and process improvements.
• Effectively communicate goals, strategies, and project status to leadership and stakeholders.
• Document technical specifications, architectural diagrams, and best-practice guidelines for long-term sustainability.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of software engineering experience across front-end and back-end technologies (React, JavaScript/TypeScript, Extendscript, Node.js, ChatGPT, CoPilot).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in software architecture, solution design, and script-driven workflow development.
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership or engineering management role, overseeing architecture, design, code reviews, and operational excellence.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and integrating emerging technologies.
• Strong UX/UI proficiency, balancing aesthetics, usability, and performance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong UX/UI proficiency, balancing aesthetics, usability, and performance
• Ability to perform solution architecture validations for LLMs. GenAIOps: Experience in putting Generative AI (GENAI) models into production and providing support to them.
• Experience with Cloud Computing: Familiarity with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure for model deployment and scaling
• Software Engineering Skills: The ability to write clean, efficient, and reusable code is essential in MLOps roles.
• Demonstrated success in supporting critical applications and delivering scalable platform capabilities.
• Experience with video delivery solutions, Adobe products/APIs, AWS services/APIs, or media/graphics production workflows is a plus.
• Knowledge of the NFL’s business, fan engagement strategies, and club support operations is beneficial.

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

• Proven ability to mentor systems developers and foster a high-performance, collaborative culture.
• Effective communicator with a track record of aligning stakeholders, defining roadmaps, and delivering quality software in an agile environment.
• Ability to build trust, cultivate professional relationships, and contribute to an inclusive team environment.

Physical Demands

• Long periods of coding. Optional standing desk required

Travel

• Travel expected to partner locations, summits, conferences, and potentially New York offices once per year.

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.

Salary $130,000—$185,000 USD

At 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. 

WHO WE ARE:

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 impact

WHO YOU ARE:

Talent Attributes:   What we expect for our employees:

• Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude 
• Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
• Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
• Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
• Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset