Flexible Work, Better Balance
WORK OPTION: The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week.
The NBAβs international offices support the leagueβs strategy to grow the game of basketball globally through grassroots development, elite pathways, partnerships, and world-class programs. Based in the Middle East, this Director-level role leads Basketball Operations and Academy activities across the region, with a particular focus on the NBA Global Academy in Abu Dhabi and grassroots programming in ME. Reporting directly to the Head of Business Basketball Operations β EME, with dotted-line accountability to regional and global basketball leadership, the role provides strategic oversight and on-the-ground operational leadership delivery of the NBA Academy and elite basketball development, as well as grassroots initiatives. The position works closely with partnership teams, operators, agencies and international stakeholders to ensure programs meet NBA standards and ...