Sr Manager, Refereeing Platforms & Technology

The Sr. Manager of Refereeing Platforms & Technology will serve as the strategic leader driving the integration of cutting-edge technology to elevate the refereeing experience across U.S. Soccer Refereeing. As the primary visionary for the department’s technological evolution, this role oversees the seamless implementation, optimization, and ongoing operation of key platforms such as the Referee Education & Development (RED) platform, Evaluation Tool, Appointment Tool, and Refereeing Dashboard.

In collaboration with the Product team, Refereeing department, and external vendors, the Sr. Manager will spearhead the development and delivery of innovative solutions that shape the future of refereeing technology. This role also provides leadership in creating engaging educational materials, including video content, and ensures impactful referee training by managing on-site feedback systems and video analysis tools.

As a pivotal leader within the Refereeing department, the Sr. Manager will mentor teams, guide cross-functional collaboration, and champion initiatives that enhance education, operations, and development. Reporting to the Director of Refereeing Strategy & Operations, this role will drive a forward-thinking vision, empowering referees and supporting U.S. Soccer’s commitment to excellence in Refereeing Education & Development.

Primary Responsibilities 

• Strategic lead driving the integration of cutting-edge technology to elevate the refereeing experience across U.S. Soccer Refereeing
• Be Refereeing’s main point of contact for all Referee Technology Solutions with the US Soccer Product team 
• Lead refereeing technology implementation of Referee Education & Development (RED) for US Soccer refereeing & point person for FIFA and the with product team for API/SSO implementation 
• Work closely with Refereeing Education & Development team to implement referee development content, materials and courses into our Refereeing Education tool
• Create multimedia content within in the Referee Education& Development (RED) tool
• Develop format to organize consistently & accurately the clip library 
• Manage the video library
• Responsible to manage all users’ access and rights on RED including: sending new invitations, managing the approval process for new registration requests, creating and managing user groups
• Weekly/daily add new content to RED, this requires each clip to be tagged, add all metadata and ensure the naming convention process is followed and ensure accuracy
• Responsible to create any new collections and projects (all seminars, competitions, press conferences, LOTG presentation, other new presentations, etc.)
• Manage the implementation of training curricula and assignment to learner roles
• Participates in the implementation and upgrades of the system
• Collect feedback from users, for any mistakes in RED or updates that need to be made
• Support the introduction of improvements and new functionalities in cooperation with FIFA
• Test new implementations and updates
• Lead refereeing technology implement of Evaluation tool, point person with product team for API/SSO implementation, big fixes, upgrade planning and update roll-outs 
• Lead Refereeing technology implementation in collaboration with US Soccer Product team, Refereeing Strategy & Operations (S&O) and Refereeing Education and Development (E&D) for Appointment tool, Refereeing Dashboard and future Referee and Referee administration specific tools
• Assist in the technical development of new educational materials including editing of video content, creation of visuals and illustrations, filming of educational materials
• Support with the management of equipment and material
• Maintenance of equipment
• Management of inventory
• Distribution of equipment to events
• On-site support at US Referee Camps & Events, as needed 
• Video filming & photos, Instant Feedback system set-up & use, Make video clips, Prepare debriefings, General support to the refereeing delegation on technology matters
• Work closely with Sr. Manager of Refereeing Operations regarding implementation of VAR technology at the NTC
• Stay current with technology solutions and drive recommendations for future products, tools and technology that supports refereeing development, education, operations and administration