CONCACAF · 8 hours ago
Strategy and Planning Senior Manager
Miami, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expConcacaf is the governing body of football in North, Central America, and the Caribbean. The Strategy and Planning Senior Manager will lead the development and implementation of strategic plans, ensuring alignment with operational execution and stakeholder expectations while monitoring key initiatives and performance metrics.
AssociationSports
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assist in the development of the Concacaf long-term strategy, multi-year plans, and annual operational plans
Translate strategic objectives into clear priorities, initiatives, KPIs, and performance measures
Coordinate strategic planning cycles across departments to ensure alignment and accountability
Monitor delivery of strategic initiatives and provide regular progress reporting to senior leadership
Develop and maintain performance frameworks, dashboards, and reporting tools to track organizational effectiveness
Analyze internal and external data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and performance gaps
Support evidence-based decision-making through strategic analysis, scenario planning, and business cases
Define and maintain strategic governance processes, including calendars, review cadences, and escalation mechanisms
Facilitate cross-functional prioritization to balance strategic impact, capacity, and financial constraints
Ensure alignment between strategic priorities, operating plans, and budget allocations in close coordination with Finance
Prepare high-quality strategy papers, reports, and presentations for the General Secretary's office
Ensures strategic alignment with the confederation’s policies and regulatory obligations
Support and contribute to planning sessions and strategy reviews
Support with stakeholder & sector engagement
Work cross-functionally across the organization to ensure join-up planning
Engage with external stakeholders to align strategic priorities
Support funding submissions and accountability reporting linked to strategic outcomes. Support the identification, escalation, and reporting of strategic risks and issues to senior leadership and governing bodies
Ensure consistency of strategic messaging and performance narratives across Board materials, reports, and leadership communications
Identify and drive opportunities to improve planning processes, organizational effectiveness, and strategic capability
Support change initiatives and organizational transformation programs, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities
Embed a culture of strategic thinking, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization
Support the development and adoption of best practices, tools, and methodologies to enhance planning, performance management, and execution discipline
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or related field
7+ years of experience in Strategy and Planning positions in the sports industry, preferably within the football industry
Proven experience in business model innovations
Experience in policy and strategy implementation for short and long-term results
Knowledge of business planning and financial performance measures
Strong understanding of sports governance, funding models, and public or not-for-profit accountability
P&L management and strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
Strong knowledge of corporate finance and basic accounting
Experience supporting senior leadership and governing bodies (e.g., Board, Council, Committees) through strategy development, performance reporting, and decision support
Outstanding quantitative, financial, research, modeling, and presentation skills (inclusive of strong proficiency in excel and presentation platforms)
Proven experience translating strategy into actionable plans, KPIs, and delivery roadmaps, and supporting organizational change and adoption
Ability to influence others outside of own job area regarding policies, practices, and procedures
The right candidate will be able to explain, and where needed, defend her/his analysis both verbally and in writing
Strong negotiation skills
Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills with a proven track record working with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while working both as part of a team and independently
Experience working in an international, multi-stakeholder environment, preferably within federated or member-based organizations
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Candidate must have the flexibility to travel nationally and internationally for the performance of his/her duties. Approximate travel requirement: 10 to 15%
All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to submit proof of such eligibility
Preferred
MBA is preferred
An ideal candidate is bilingual (English or Spanish/French)
Benefits
Concacaf provides comprehensive benefits offerings to all full-time employees.
Our benefits are competitive according to the market.
Company
CONCACAF
The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF)
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Alejandra Magaña
Commercial Partnerships Sr. Manager, Men's Football
Alejandro Lesende
Chief Financial and Administration Officer
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