Head of Team Operations
Core
Provide overall leadership and accountability for First Team and Second Team operations, ensuring training, matchday, travel, and day-to-day logistics run smoothly.
Role type
Senior IC team operations manager (professional soccer)
Builds
Operational frameworks and logistics for professional soccer teams
Domain
Professional soccer / Major League Soccer (MLS)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Team operations management, travel logistics, budget management, vendor relationship management, compliance with league rules, player administration, stakeholder partnership
Preferred skills
MLS experience, knowledge of roster mechanisms and CBA, managing competing priorities, calm under pressure
Technologies
MLS rules, CBA, league documentation systems
Responsibilities
Oversee planning and execution of all team travel and accommodations, manage operational budgets and resource allocation, ensure compliance with MLS rules and regulations, coordinate player onboarding, relocation, and offboarding, resolve operational issues to minimize distractions for players and coaching staff
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
