Team Operations Director, US

About The PWHL

The Professional Women’s Hockey League, or PWHL, is a first-of-its-kind women’s hockey league that brings together the best players in the world. We are currently hiring for a process driven, operational and energetic leader to be the Director of Team Operations within our Hockey Operations team in the US.

Position Summary

The Director of Team Operations is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the financial and administrative functions within the US teams reporting to the VP, Hockey Operations (“Hockey Ops”) in the Professional Women’s Hockey League (“PWHL”). This role involves strategic financial planning, budgeting, financial analysis and reporting to ensure the effective management of resources and support of the organization’s objectives. The Director will collaborate with senior management and staff to align financial, operational and administrative processes with the overall goals of Hockey Ops.

The entire PWHL team is dedicated to serving both players and the audience; therefore, this role demands a detail-focused and solution-driven individual who will collaborate closely with the Hockey Ops leadership within the PWHL.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operational Management
• Thorough oversight of US team operations, including all day-to-day operations of teams
• Create regular communication with all senior hockey staff on each US team
• Support US teams and Hockey Ops in financial planning for player transactions, contracts, and salary cap management.
• Work closely with the VP, Hockey Operations to align financial planning with team needs and objectives.
• Develop effective processes for the procurement of equipment, supplies, and services necessary for Hockey Ops.
• Financial Management
• Assist in developing and overseeing US team budgets.
• Monitor financial performance and provide regular financial reports to senior management.
• Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making processes.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, regulations, and reporting standards.
• Administrative Oversight
• Oversee administrative functions including contracts, payroll, and benefits for Hockey Ops staff.
• Ensure efficient administrative processes and systems are in place.
• Coordinate with human resources on staffing and employee relations matters for US teams and Hockey Ops.
• Strategic Planning
• Develop long-term financial strategies and processes for US team operations and Hockey Ops.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to Hockey Ops staff and individual teams.
• Evaluate financial risks and opportunities to optimize resource allocation.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Liaise with the individual teams, and external stakeholders including auditors, vendors, and financial institutions.
• Represent Hockey Ops in financial discussions with league officials and other organizations.
  
  

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management, preferably within sports or entertainment industries.
• Strong analytical, strategic planning, and organizational skills.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Proficient in financial software and systems.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  
  

Skills, Abilities & Other Attributes

• Strong Organizational skills
• High level of confidentiality
• Able to work non-traditional hours in non-traditional settings
• Collaborator, effective listener and solution-oriented
• Highly organized multi-tasker with the ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities at once, work across a variety of tech platforms, and act with professionalism
• Excellent ability to establish rapport with others and ability to build strong interpersonal relationships
• Ability to talk to all levels of the organization
  
  

Background check: Successful completion of pre-employment comprehensive background check except where limited by applicable law

EEOC: The Professional Women’s Hockey League is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.