WORK OPTION: The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week.

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Position Summary

The Strategy Manager plays a key role in shaping and executing the NBA’s Corporate Strategy across the NBA, WNBA, G League, and NBA 2K League. This individual will advance the ideation, evaluation, and execution of high-impact, cross-functional initiatives that drive growth and unlock new revenue opportunities across emerging and established business lines. The role involves close collaboration with senior leaders across the organization to advance the NBA’s long-term strategic direction.

Major Responsibilities

Set priorities and execution plans for cross-functional growth projects with supervisors and business unit leaders.
Manage workstreams on key projects to deliver timely, high-quality outputs across teams
Guide project teams, delegate tasks, balance development needs, and serve as the main point of contact
Identify risks and issues; propose solutions and manage risks to protect project outcomes
Produce high-impact deliverables and presentations that meet executive standards
Collaborate with senior stakeholders across the NBA, WNBA, G League, 2k to define and drive strategic priorities

Required Education/Professional Experience

BA/BS degree or relevant professional experience preferred
2+ years of professional experience, preferably at a top-tier strategy consulting firm, investment bank or corporate strategy in media/entertainment

Required Skills/Knowledge Attributes

Outstanding quantitative, financial, research, modeling, and problem-solving skills
Strong leadership and project management skills
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
Knowledge of Sports, Entertainment, Media and Technology industries preferred
Ability to communicate with senior executives both inside and outside the organization
Ability to recognize patterns and spot issues
Proactive, self-starter who can work independently within set objectives
Experience working and multi-tasking in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Salary Range

$110,000 - $125,000

Job Posting Title

Manager

Employees currently are eligible to receive an annual discretionary performance bonus, awarded at the sole discretion of the Company and subject to any terms and conditions set by the Company. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company-sponsored employee benefit programs: medical; dental; vision; life/AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; fertility and family-forming assistance; wellbeing allowance; educational assistance; mental health coaching/therapy; tax advantaged accounts such as HSA and healthcare/dependent care FSAs; a 401(k) retirement plan; and time off benefits that include vacation, sick time, and personal days.

We Consider Applicants For All Positions On The Basis Of Merit, Qualifications And Business Needs, And Without Regard To Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Sex, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Alienage Or Citizenship Status, Ancestry, Marital Status, Creed, Genetic Predisposition Or Carrier Status, Sexual Orientation, Veteran Status, Familial Status, Status As A Victim Of Domestic Violence Or Any Other Status Or Characteristic Protected By Applicable Federal, State, Or Local Law.

The NBA is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors, and the broader community from COVID-19, and in consideration of recommendations from health authorities and the NBA’s own advisors, any individual working onsite in our New York and New Jersey offices must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The NBA will discuss accommodations for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.

About The NBA

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball. Built around five professional sports leagues: the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 214 countries and territories in 60 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents. NBA rosters at the start of the 2024-25 season featured a record-tying 125 international players from a record-tying 43 countries. NBA Digital’s assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass. The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with more than 2.3 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms. NBA Cares, the NBA’s global social responsibility platform, partners with renowned community-based organizations around the world to address important social issues in the areas of education, inclusion, youth and family development, and health and wellness.

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