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General Manager & Product Lead NBL1 The National Basketball League (NBL) is a worldrenowned basketball organisation and the premier basketball league in Australia. We operate a cuttingedge media platform and are dedicated to creating the most entertaining sports experience for fans through bold innovation, collaboration and continuous growth. About Us As a leader in sports entertainment, we are committed to improving the future of Australian basketball by driving innovation, superior fan experiences and a thriving partnership ecosystem. Our vision is to become the fastest growing league globally. Our Values Always Think Big be courageous, open to new ideas, and learn continually Be Accountable own it, ask for help, and let the scorecard matter Integrity is Key act ethically, honestly, and keep our word Show Respect listen, understand, and value opinions We Are Fans Too consider the fan, share the love of the game, and have fun One Team communicate, trust each other, celebrate wins, and build relationships The Opportunity Were searching for an exceptional General Manager & Product Lead to drive the strategic growth and evolution of NBL1 as Australias premier winter basketball league. Reporting to the Chief Product Officer, this role shapes the leagues vision, product roadmap and operational delivery across all conferences nationwide. What Youll Do Lead Strategy & Brand Direction Own the national strategic direction of NBL1 and guide longterm planning with key partners Champion the growth and alignment of the NBL1 brand across all conferences Drive shared strategic outcomes in collaboration with State Sporting Organisations (SSOs) Drive Product Leadership & Innovation Define the vision and roadmap for NBL1, aligning competition, digital, broadcast and invenue experiences Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance fan engagement and commercial value Deliver integrated product solutions with technology, marketing and operations teams Leverage data and fan insights to inform innovation and future product enhancements Build strong, trusted relationships with SSOs, clubs, partners and delivery teams Work with Basketball Australias Integrity Unit to uphold compliance and league integrity Represent the NBL1 brand across internal and external forums Oversee League Operations & Delivery Lead the Internal Delivery Team to ensure operational excellence and adherence to key milestones Support League Managers in delivering a seamless national competition each season Facilitate League Manager Meetings and the annual Club Conference Work with Events teams to successfully deliver the NBL1 National Finals Manage Broadcast, Data & Rights Delivery Collaborate with Streaming and Broadcast teams to ensure highquality delivery of all NBL1 games Oversee signage, partnership integrations and rights execution across venues and broadcasts Own the NBL1 League P&L, ensuring alignment with strategic and operational goals Deliver accurate financial reporting to State CEOs and NBL leadership Support audits and uphold high standards of governance and accountability What Were Looking For Senior experience in product management, product strategy or league/competition management Proven success driving growth, product evolution and roadmap delivery Strong leadership capability with crossfunctional team management experience Deep understanding of sports administration, league operations and governance High commercial and financial acumen, including P&L ownership Experience with broadcast, streaming or data rights operations Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills Strategic thinking and strong organisational and problemsolving capability Bonus Points For Experience in sports, digital media, entertainment or highgrowth environments Background in commercial operations, partnerships or rights delivery A passion for basketball and empowerment of pathways for players and clubs nationwide Why Join the NBL? Shape the Future: Lead the ongoing growth and national evolution of NBL1 High Impact: Influence product strategy, innovation and league operations Collaboration: Work closely with leaders across product, technology, marketing and events National Exposure: Partner with SSOs, clubs, broadcast teams and commercial stakeholders Culture: Join a valuesled organisation built on ambition, integrity and teamwork Growth: Contribute to the NBLs continued expansion as one of Australias most exciting sports properties Ready to Lead? If youre a strategic, innovative and passionate leader ready to elevate NBL1 into its next phase of growth, wed love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape the future of Australian basketball. The National Basketball League proudly celebrates diversity and inclusion. We welcome all qualified applicants, including First Nations peoples. #J-18808-Ljbffr