President of the Pioneer Professional Baseball League

The Pioneer Professional Baseball League is looking for a dynamic leader to manage and grow the league as it transitions from an affiliated league to an MLB partner league. The Pioneer League has been in operation for over 80 years and currently has 8 clubs in good markets throughout the Rocky Mountain region. The President of the Pioneer League will be focused on setting the Pioneer League up for continued success over the next 80 years in its new model.

You

You want to work for an established league that is changing its business model. You are a visionary leader with experience setting strategic direction. You are not afraid of ambiguity and you want to build something. You have experience navigating multi-stakeholder situations. You are adaptable and able to juggle multiple initiatives concurrently.

Position Overview

The President of the Pioneer League’s primary responsibility is to lead and oversee the development of the Pioneer League as an MLB Partner league. This will include managing the operational and financial performance of the league, managing the digital transformation of the league, managing the MLB relationship, manage league defined rules around player contracts, salary cap compliance, and driving development of the league as a sustainable entity.

Key Responsibilities

Set the strategic direction for the next phase of the Pioneer League
Responsible for P&L and budget for the league
Responsible for leading the administrative functioning of the league
Negotiate and manage client and vendor relationships
Develop and implement a digital strategy for the league
Coordinate with the Board of Directors on the direction of the league
Drive league-wide revenue development
Maintain and grow relationship with MLB and individual MLB clubs

Essential Skills & Knowledge:

General understanding of business leadership
Ability to oversee operational and organizational performance
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skill
Organized, problem solver and solution developer, who can work with a diverse group of stakeholders
Believe in the power of culture with strong leadership qualities

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.