ABOUT THE NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Founded in 1917, the National Hockey League (NHL®) is the premier professional ice hockey league in the world, and is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada.

With more than 1500 employees across the US and Canada, the NHL is a global sports and entertainment organization committed to building healthy and vibrant communities using the sport of hockey to celebrate fans of every race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status.

At the NHL, we are looking for dynamic, energetic and impactful individuals who are committed to doing the same by sharing in our philosophy that Hockey is for Everyone – and inclusion belongs on the ice, in the locker rooms, boardrooms and stands.

WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU

SUMMARY
The National Hockey League is seeking an experienced and visionary Senior Director of Mobile Engineering to lead our iOS and Android development teams. In this role, you will be responsible for driving the strategic direction, technical innovation, and overall success of our enterprise and outward-facing mobile engineering efforts. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, performance-driven mobile applications that are seen by millions of users.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide strategic leadership and vision for the iOS and Android development teams
Define and execute the mobile engineering roadmap, aligning with league's goals and priorities
Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of iOS and Android engineers to deliver exceptional results
Establish and maintain engineering best practices, standards, and processes
Collaborate with product management, design, and other stakeholders to define requirements and prioritize features
Drive technical innovation and excellence, staying abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends
Ensure high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code through code reviews and quality assurance processes
Champion a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous learning within the mobile engineering teams
Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployment of iOS and Android applications

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge Areas/Experience

Required

10-12 years of experience in software development, with at least 8 years of experience in mobile development
Proven track record of leadership and success in managing iOS and/or Android engineering teams
Deep understanding of mobile technologies, platforms, and ecosystems, including iOS and Android SDKs, frameworks, and tools
Strong technical background with experience in mobile application architecture, design patterns, and best practices
Experience implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines for iOS and Android applications

Preferred

Knowledge of the game of hockey

Education/Certifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Required Skills

Excellent communication, patience, and collaboration skills
Ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels
Strong leadership and mentorship skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a team
Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement

CORE COMPETENCIES
These core competencies reflect the underlying values that are necessary to represent the National Hockey League:

Accountability
Adaptability
Communication
Critical Thinking
Inclusion
Professionalism
Teamwork & Collaboration

The NHL offers U.S. regular, full-time employees:

Time to Recharge: Utilize our generous Paid Time Off (PTO) to focus on your well-being and ensure a healthy work/life balance. PTO includes paid holidays, vacation, personal and sick days, plus an extra day off for your birthday.

Ability to Focus on your Health: Along with competitive salaries, the NHL offers comprehensive health benefits to employees and their eligible dependents effective on their first day with us – there is no waiting period. The NHL subsidizes a large portion of the health benefits costs, therefore your cost for medical, dental and vision coverage is minimal.

We also offer our employees and members of their household access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support mental, physical, and financial health. In addition, employees have access to a digital wellness resource designed to improve health and happiness through courses in sleep, movement, and focus. These services are confidential and at no-cost to our employees.

Childcare Leave: Because your family is the NHL family, employees are offered comprehensive Childcare Leave to welcome your new addition. The primary caregiver to the child is entitled to up to 12 weeks of paid Childcare Leave, at full pay, following the birth, adoption, or placement of a child.

Employees that are not the primary caregiver to the child are entitled to up to 6 weeks of paid Childcare Leave, at full pay, which must be taken within the first 6 months following the birth, adoption, or placement of a child.

Confidence in your Retirement Goals: Participate in the NHL’s Savings Plan which includes a 401K(pre-tax and Roth options) plus non-elective (employer) contributions to keep your retirement goals on track.

A Hybrid Work Schedule: The NHL recognizes the value of flexibility in work locations/schedules to help our employees balance work/life priorities. Hybrid work schedules are available for a majority of our roles.

Our New Headquarters: Our new, state of the art, offices are located at One Manhattan West in Hudson Yards. When you’re in the office, you can conduct meetings in one of our high-tech conference rooms, have lunch with a view or play in the game room. Employees can also enjoy New York’s newest neighborhood that is home to more than 100 shops, culinary experiences, and public artwork.

A Savings for Commuting: Participate in the NHL’s pre-tax commuter benefit plan whichhelps offset the financial cost of traveling to and from our office.

NHL Partner Rates: Unlock exclusive pricing from our Partners that include savings on travel, consumer goods and services, plus the NHL Store.

Life at the NHL: In your first few days, you meet with your new teammates and the HR Team. You have the opportunity to learn more about the NHL and our workplace culture. Employees are invited to play hockey during our Tuesday Night Skate at Chelsea Piers, join our Employee Resource Groups and more. You are a part of our team and we encourage you to be your authentic self, adding to our dynamic workplace culture.

SALARY RANGE:

$170-210K

Actual base pay for a successful candidate will be determined based on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to: experience/training, market demands, and geographic location.

When applying, please be sure to include a cover letter with your salary expectations for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, however only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. NO EMAILS OR PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Senior Director, Mobile Engineering