Sr. Manager, Pro Volleyball Operations

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Sr. Manager, Pro Volleyball Operations

Department: Pro Volleyball Ops
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Remote  with occasional travel for site visits and business-related events
Direct Reports: n/a

About LOVB: 

League One Volleyball (LOVB) is reimagining women's sports. Launched in 2019, our company is a mission-led sports performance, training and media enterprise that will change the game of volleyball in the USA and empower new generations of female athletes. It is a groundbreaking time for volleyball in the US with our historic triple Olympic Gold medals in Women's Indoor, Beach and Sitting Volleyball. Volleyball is already the #1 most played girls'  youth sport. There are 38M current and former players today. Of major sports, it's the only one that is women-first (~90% of players are female). But the volleyball market has been almost entirely missed by traditional sports investors, brands, and media.

LOVB is capturing this opportunity by creating a strong club business, and from that built-in audience and fandom, is creating the best Pro League in the world and a digital ecosystem that will  connect all aspects of LOVB. This community-up approach will drive participation and fandom, while enabling greater empowerment for girls and young women living this amazing sport. In  this role, you will join a mission-driven, roll-up-your-sleeves team of innovators and builders who have come together to change the paradigm of professional volleyball and women’s sports.

Job Summary

The Senior Manager of Pro Volleyball Operations  will work closely with the Head of Volleyball Operations and the team Directors of Volleyball Operations (DOVOs) in performing a variety of tasks to support each individual LOVB team operationally and the league overall. This position will provide dedicated day-to-day support from an operational perspective - ensuring experience and budgetary considerations are paramount.

This role will assist in  leading the league volleyball operations. The Senior Manager will help enhance and establish consistent systems, vendor relationships, and operating procedures to support team needs, improve efficiency, and ensure timely response and processing in all areas of team operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Secure, communicate, and oversee end-to-end management of contracted LOVB sponsored vehicles for players and staff.
• Assist in developing league-wide Volleyball Operations budgets by providing key insights, supporting spend management, and contributing to forecasting, tracking, and financial systems.
• Enhance and execute Volleyball Operations staff onboarding processes across all teams.
• Serve as additional liaison with LOVB Travel Provider and teams/staff.
• Partner with team DOVOs to handle all aspects of ground transportation for team travel.
• Maintain and establish vendor relationships at league level including but not limited to:  travel, equipment, league partners, housing, vehicles.
• Work closely with LOVB Payroll staff to process weekly per diem, reimbursements and  wage allocations.
• Serve as a liaison across LOVB departments, including Ticketing, Finance, Events, Recruiting, Experience, Community Relations, Partnerships, and Facilities.
• Serve as the primary league operations contact for four LOVB teams, including participation in regular virtual staff meetings.
• Develop and manage agendas and content for weekly league operations meetings.
• Assist with activation and support at all tent pole events from preparation to post-event analysis.
• Responsible for handling officiating staff travel and arrangements in close coordination with the Head of Rules and Officiating.
• Assist with coordination and communication for player and coach arrivals to and departures from assigned pro city locations.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Advanced operational planning and execution skills across multiple teams and markets
• Strong budget management, financial tracking, and forecasting capabilities, including hands-on experience with budget development and tracking
• Strong expertise in managing team travel logistics, including air travel, ground transportation, and housing coordination for professional or elite-level teams
• Proficiency with sports operations platforms such as Teamworks (or similar athlete/team management systems)
• Deep understanding of professional team operations, including player/staff logistics and day-to-day team support
• Ability to design and implement scalable operational systems and processes
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with internal departments (finance, events, partnerships, etc.)
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Proven ability to lead league-wide initiatives while supporting individual team needs
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence and align stakeholders
• Ability to analyze operational performance and implement continuous improvements
• High level of proficiency with operational tools, budgeting systems, and project management platforms
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively to real-time operational challenges

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• 6+ years of experience in sports operations, league operations, or professional team operations
• Experience working at a league level or supporting multiple teams/markets strongly preferred
• Proven track record of improving operational systems and workflows.
• Experience working cross-functionally within a sports or entertainment organization
• Familiarity with payroll processes, per diem management, and expense tracking
• Experience supporting large-scale events or “tent pole” sporting events
• Experience managing operational budgets, including forecasting and spend tracking

Personal Attributes

• Detail-oriented with strong accountability and follow-through
• Proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to anticipate needs
• Collaborative and effective at building cross-functional relationships
• Adaptable and composed in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Professional, reliable, and committed to operational excellence

About LOVB Pro

League One Volleyball (LOVB, pronounced “love”) is a first-of-its-kind professional sports platform re-imagining the future of volleyball in the United States. LOVB is one holistic ecosystem — from youth  to pro to life — built to support athletes at every stage of their journey while strengthening communities and elevating the sport nationally.

LOVB Pro brings the world’s best players home to compete in front of passionate, local fan bases, while remaining deeply connected to the grassroots club network that fuels long-term athlete development, fandom, and sustainability.