Vice President, Strategy & Planning

• Maintain strong understanding of League & Club metrics to develop key strategies & initiatives that achieve long-term and annual goals
• Drive League office strategy and planning, working with business units to evaluate return on investment opportunities, developing strategies & initiatives to achieve key objectives, and developing business cases for investment
• Lead the League’s annual planning process, including organizational priorities, goal setting, resource allocation evaluation and communication materials
• Partner with Business Intelligence groups to identify key research needs & analysis required to drive strategic decision making, including scoping of qualitative / quantitative data projects
• Manage League office cross-functional workstreams to support departments in the development of coordinated and effective business plans
• Lead MLS’ long-term planning process, project managing the development of a holistic strategic roadmap for the League through World Cup 2026
• Collaborate with key internal team members and external resources to develop new growth platforms – including identifying macro trends, scoping needs, developing strategic framework, creating implementation plans, timelines, deliverables, etc.
• Oversee the preparation of presentations, recaps and other materials needed to manage and communicate insights and strategic recommendations to key stakeholders, including Executives, Owner Committees, and Clubs etc.
• Spearhead ad hoc strategic projects (e.g., operational efficiency studies, new initiative assessments), and support the formulation of new platform business plans

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree
• 12+ years of work experience, with 10+ in either an in-house or external strategy function

• Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, team environment
• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel (e.g., full presentation development, exceptional financial modeling skills)
• Experience in presenting to senior management teams
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally
• Superior organization and project management skills
• Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional ability to structure ambiguity, analyze large sets of data, problem solve, and communicate recommendations to others in simple terms
• Ability to bring diverse functional groups together and gain alignment on key initiatives
• Inspiring and effective team leader with experience managing and developing talent
• High-level of commitment to a quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity and compliance

• MBA or other relevant advanced degree
• Experience in the sports industry
• Experience at a management consulting firm
• Knowledge of the sport of soccer

• Employee Engagement – office perks, discounts and employee events that go “beyond the traditional paycheck” to make you feel a part of our team and inspire you to elevate the Game!
• Benefits – comprehensive and competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, as well as a suite of programs to promote well-being including a $500 Wellness Reimbursement!
• Career & Professional Development – on the job training, feedback, and on-going educational opportunities to continue your personal and professional development.
• A generous PTO offering, and hybrid Office/Remote Work Schedule are also offered to promote Work-Life balance.