Job Specifications
Director, IT Projects is a versatile, high-visibility generalist responsible for supporting the CIO across MLS’s most critical technology initiatives. This role is deployed to high-priority, cross-functional projects spanning Business Applications, Information Security, Network Engineering, Sporting Technology, Infrastructure and Cloud, and IT Planning.
The Director provides program leadership, project management, business analysis, and vendor oversight to ensure strategic initiatives are delivered on time, on budget, and aligned with MLS governance, security, and operational standards. The position requires exceptional communication, organizational discipline, and the ability to quickly understand complex technical domains and drive clarity, structure, and momentum across teams.
Responsibilities
Serve as a deployable project leader across cross functional groups of technology
Lead high-priority and high-visibility initiatives on behalf of the CIO, managing timelines, budgets, risks, and deliverables
Oversee end-to-end project delivery from discovery through deployment, ensuring clear ownership, accountability, and cross-team alignment
Conduct business analysis to document requirements, workflows, dependencies, and use cases across diverse technology domains
Translate business and technical needs into structured project plans, specifications, and functional documentation
Support the IT planning and budgeting process, including annual planning cycles, forecasting, prioritization, and financial tracking across Technology
Coordinate RFP processes, system evaluations, and vendor selections for new technologies, renewals, or major upgrades
Collaborate with the Architecture Review Board and Information Security teams to maintain compliance with MLS governance, integration, and cybersecurity standards
Drive process improvement, automation, and analytics initiatives to enhance reliability, visibility, and decision-making
Document project progress through structured summaries, RAID logs, readouts, and action trackers to ensure clear communication
Manage meeting follow-ups, task assignments, risk tracking, and next-step documentation to maintain accountability and project momentum
Develop and maintain SOPs, system documentation, operational checklists, and training resources
Support organizational readiness, user adoption, communication plans, and training for new tools or processes
Serve as an escalation point, as directed, for critical technical issues, coordinating with internal teams and vendors for timely resolution
Monitor technology and industry trends to identify opportunities to improve operational performance, security, or user experience
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field preferred or equivalent working experience
7+ years of experience managing technology projects or programs across multiple IT disciplines
Experience in enterprise IT environments with exposure to infrastructure, networks, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, and SaaS applications
Experience managing vendor relationships and RFP processes
Prior experience in enterprise governance, process optimization, or system integrations preferred
Required Skills
Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional technology initiatives in fast-paced enterprise environments
Ability to quickly learn new technical domains and translate complex information into structured project plans and deliverables
Strong analytical, documentation, and workflow-mapping skills
Excellence in meeting management, including structured summaries, action tracking, and executive readouts
Strong understanding of IT operations across networks, cloud, InfoSec, sporting technology, or enterprise applications
Skilled in vendor management, contract oversight, and performance tracking
Familiarity with systems integrations, APIs, data flows, and enterprise reporting
Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with the ability to influence across business and technical stakeholders
Experience leading change-management and user-adoption programs
Proficiency in Asana, Jira, Smartsheet, Microsoft 365, Slack, or similar project management and collaboration tools
Commitment to documentation accuracy, operational rigor, and consistent project follow-through
Desired Skills
Knowledge of the sport of soccer
Project management certification (PMP, Agile, Scrum)
Total Rewards
Major League Soccer offers a competitive starting base salary of $130,000 - $170,000, based on individual qualifications, market financials, and operational business needs. We are committed to providing a Total Rewards package that attracts, supports, engages, and retains talent. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a $500 wellness reimbursement, and generous Holiday and PTO schedule to promote work-life balance. We also prioritize career and professional development, offering on-the-