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Senior Director Corporate Development

PGA TOUR - Senior
Ponte Vedra Beach · US
Consulting/Strategic Planning · Corporate Partnerships · Finance & Accounting
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The Senior Director, Corporate Development manages the development, analysis, and execution of the PGA TOUR’s corporate development, focused on growth-oriented enterprise partnerships, internal and external strategic projects, and new business opportunities that advance long-term enterprise value.

This position works across business functions to align stakeholders and execute complex initiatives that shape the future direction of the TOUR. The role plays a key part in supporting enterprise decision-making and identifying emerging growth opportunities across sports, media and adjacent industries.

The Corporate Development team also partners closely with Finance, helping to set and report on enterprise-wide strategic goals as part of the Business Planning process and analyzing potential uses of capital based on strategic analyses.

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of progressive experience in corporate development, strategy, consulting, corporate development, business development, investment banking or related roles within sports, media, entertainment or adjacent industries.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Analytics or related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered

  • Demonstrated track record of originating, negotiating and executing complex strategic transactions, partnerships or enterprise growth initiatives

  • Demonstrated track record of putting together robust business plans (including new business), financial implications, and executing upon a timeline

  • Strong understanding of the sports, media and entertainment landscape, including evolving business models, partnership structures and growth platforms

  • Proven ability to influence across organizations outside of direct reporting relationships and drive alignment among senior stakeholders

  • Executive presence and communication skills with experience presenting to executive leadership, Boards and external partners

  • Strong financial and analytical acumen, including experience evaluating strategic opportunities, business models and long-term value creation

  • Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in complex, matrixed organizations and drive cross-functional execution

  • Demonstrated ability to influence and build credibility with executive leadership while effectively leading cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

  • Experience leading or managing team members is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead execution of strategic priorities and cross-functional initiatives aligned with the TOUR’s growth development

  • Partner closely with senior leadership to advance strategic initiatives, transformational projects and enterprise growth opportunities.

  • Identify, evaluate and advance new business opportunities, strategic partnerships and growth initiatives aligned with organizational priorities.

  • Lead and support structuring, negotiation and execution of strategic partnerships, transactions and enterprise initiatives.

  • Manage disciplined frameworks for evaluating, prioritizing and executing strategic initiatives, including assessment of risk, P&L impact, return on capital, and partnership decisions.

  • Serve as an internal strategic consultant to leadership teams across the organization, supporting transformational initiatives, organizational priorities and complex business decisions.

  • Lead complex, cross-functional initiatives from planning through execution, ensuring alignment of stakeholders, timelines and business objectives.

  • Partner with Finance, Talent & Culture and other business leaders to support strategic planning, organizational priorities and enterprise goal-setting processes. including developing KPIs.

  • Work in coordination with key Commercial functions to align strategic priorities and support coordinated execution across the organization.

  • Develop presentations, strategic analyses and executive materials to support leadership discussions, strategic planning and Board-level communications.

  • Conduct market, industry and competitive analysis across sports, media and adjacent industries to identify trends, opportunities and emerging business models.

  • Work closely with investment bankers, consultants, legal counsel and other external advisors in support of strategic initiatives, transactions and enterprise opportunities.

  • Lead and develop team members, as applicable, while fostering a collaborative, accountable and high-performing team environment.

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