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# Technical Project Manager at Major League Baseball

- **Company:** Major League Baseball
- **Location:** New York, NY
- **Posted:** 2026-07-14
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12
- **Apply:** https://www.mlb.com/careers/opportunities?gh_jid=8046666

## Job description

MLB is looking for Technical Project Managers who are passionate about delivering some of the most sophisticated products and services in professional sports. Launched as MLBAM in 2001 as the technical arm of Major League Baseball, we are renowned for creating experiences that baseball fans love and strive to continue to be the best place to stream baseball!

As a Technical Project Manager, you will work in an Agile environment with product and engineering partners to drive the delivery of streaming experiences to market. You will be responsible for managing the roadmaps and deliverables for assigned teams and for ensuring clear communication, cross-team coordination, and proactive risk management for projects under your guidance.

## Responsibilities

Collaboration

- Coach one to two assigned teams on Agile practices (sprint planning, estimation, backlog refinement, retrospectives) to improve team health and predictability

- Work closely with product owners and stakeholders to distill technical requirements into actionable user stories or specifications for engineers and designers

- Track and coordinate dependencies across assigned teams and partner teams to support delivery of cross-functional projects

- Partner with vertical leadership to establish consistent processes and help achieve business goals

Communication

- Manage project communications to ensure transparency to internal and external stakeholders

- Identify, analyze, and proactively escalate risks and issues with appropriate mitigation plans across teams and stakeholders

- Bring structure to ambiguous situations by clarifying options, surfacing tradeoffs, and helping teams move toward decisions

Execution

- Coach one to two teams to consistently deliver outcomes and to adapt in a fast-paced business environment

- Drive delivery and execution of assigned projects, working across teams to manage dependencies and mitigate risks to achieve the projects’ goals

- Identify opportunities for improvement to promote both individual growth and team performance

Technology

- Maintain a working understanding of teams’ products and technologies in order to support effective delivery

- Preferred experience working on software engineering projects (Web, Mobile, Connected Devices, etc.) or infrastructure-related projects (Database, Cloud Migration, etc.)

## Qualifications & Skills

- 3+ years of experience coordinating mid-to-large software development efforts across multiple Agile teams

- Effectively communicates with both technical and non-technical participants, including clear status, risk, and dependency reporting

- Hands-on experience working day-to-day with engineering and product teams in an Agile environment

- Demonstrated process improvement mindset with a track record of making teams more effective

- Fluency in delivery and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, Slack, Google Workspace, and/or Outlook

- Strong sense of responsibility, attention to detail, and ownership mentality

- Passionate about continually improving processes and making teams as successful as possible

## Preferred Qualifications

- Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMP, or similar certification

- Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Computer Science

- Familiarity with automation and AI-assisted development tools (such as Cursor, Codex, or Claude Code) or a willingness to learn and apply them to streamline workflows

- Background in video streaming platform and/or video client development environment

Salary Range: $115,000.00 - $150,000.00 (Base Salary) + Bonus

As a candidate for this position, your salary and related aspects of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, skills, and any other factors MLB considers relevant to the hiring decision. In addition to your salary, MLB believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package for its employees.

Top MLB Perks & Benefits

- Competitive Benefits Package
- Company 401K Contribution
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Access to Free Tickets to Baseball Games & [MLB.TV](http://mlb.tv/)
- Discounts at MLB Store | [MLBShop.com](http://mlbshop.com/)
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Onsite/Online Training & Development Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
- Life and Accidental Death Insurance
- Pet Insurance

Why MLB?

Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. Employees love working at MLB because of the culture of growth, teamwork, and professionalism. Employees who are most successful at MLB take initiative, know how to identify problems and provide solutions, and always put the Team first. For those ready to step up to the plate and join the major leagues, MLB takes the same approach as teams do with their players: empowering our “workforce athletes” to be at their best by engineering experiences that put employees in the best position to succeed. Major League Baseball is looking for candidates who are passionate about growing America’s pastime to best serve its fans for decades to come.

California Residents: Please see our [California Recruitment Privacy Policy](https://www.mlb.com/careers/ccpa) for more details.

Colorado Residents: Colorado based applicants may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email us at accommodations@mlb.com. Requests received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

Are you ready to Step Up to the Plate? Apply below!

## About Major League Baseball

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Major League Baseball (MLB) is the premier professional baseball league in the United States and Canada, overseeing 30 member clubs and managing the sport’s business, operations, media, and community development.
- **Entity Type**: Private (membership association)
- **Headquarters**: New York, NY, USA (1271 Avenue of the Americas)
- **Founded**: 1903 (modern MLB; National League founded 1876, American League 1901)
- **Founders**: Not applicable (league formed by merger of existing leagues)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Professional sports league, entertainment, media, and technology
- **Target customers**: B2C (fans) and B2B (broadcasters, sponsors, licensees, clubs)
- **Mission**: To provide the premier form of athletic entertainment in a manner that is fun and socially responsible while strengthening and enhancing the communities in which we operate. [mlb.com](https://www.mlb.com/careers/home)
- **Vision**: To be the global sport of choice for youth to play, fans of all backgrounds to enjoy, and a desired destination for employment. [mlb.com](https://www.mlb.com/careers/home)

## Products & Services
- **MLB.TV**: Live streaming of every out-of-market game across devices (digital subscription service)
- **MLB Network**: 24/7 television network with live games, analysis, and original programming (cable/satellite)
- **MLB.com & MLB App**: Official digital platforms for news, stats, video, tickets, and merchandise
- **Statcast**: Advanced data analytics system tracking every pitch, hit, and player movement (technology platform)
- **MLB Youth Academies & Development Programs**: Free baseball/softball training, STEM education, and college scholarship opportunities at facilities in Compton, New Orleans, and other locations
- **Special Events**: World Series, All-Star Game, World Baseball Classic, and international series (live event production)
- **Licensing & Sponsorship**: Official merchandise, partner activations, and corporate partnerships

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (league is privately held; individual club valuations range from $1B–$7B+)
- **Key Metric**: Not publicly available; estimated annual league revenue in the billions (industry reports)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not applicable (no external investors); key partners include major broadcasters (ESPN, Fox, TBS), sponsors (Nike, Chevrolet, Mastercard), and technology providers (AWS for Statcast)
- **Growth Signals**: Global expansion with offices in London, Tokyo, Mexico City, and China; record digital viewership on MLB.TV; continued investment in youth development and international events like the World Baseball Classic

## Competitive Advantages
- **Historic Brand**: Over a century of cultural relevance and a deeply loyal fan base
- **Data & Analytics Leadership**: Proprietary Statcast system provides unmatched player and game data, driving innovation on and off the field
- **Media & Content Ecosystem**: Vertically integrated production (MLB Network, MLB.com, MLB.TV) and control over digital distribution
- **Global Reach**: Established international offices and development centers in key markets (Japan, Europe, Latin America, Asia)

## Strategic Focus
- **Global Growth**: Expanding the sport’s footprint through international events, academies, and media rights deals
- **Digital Innovation**: Enhancing fan experiences via streaming, personalization, and data-driven content
- **Youth & Community**: Strengthening talent pipelines and making baseball more accessible through free academies and the “PLAY BALL” initiative
- **Workplace Excellence**: Positioning MLB as a top employer by fostering inclusiveness, teamwork, and professional development

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Values**: Emphasis on excellence, accountability, integrity, inclusiveness, and teamwork. [mlb.com](https://www.mlb.com/careers/home)
- **Locations**: Major offices in New York (HQ), Secaucus (NJ), Boulder (CO), San Francisco (CA), London (UK), Tokyo (Japan), and Vero Beach (FL); plus youth academies in Compton and New Orleans. [mlb.com](https://www.mlb.com/careers/locations)
- **Benefits**: Competitive health, wellness, and financial benefits, plus a strong focus on community engagement and volunteer opportunities. [mlb.com](https://www.mlb.com/careers/home)
- **Career Development**: Structured summer internship program with exposure to senior leadership; opportunities across software engineering, analytics, marketing, legal, HR, finance, and more. [mlb.com](https://www.mlb.com/careers/programs)
- **Hybrid/Remote**: Not explicitly stated; in-office presence expected at most locations (especially NYC), but some roles may offer flexibility

## Sources
1. [mlb.com - MLB Careers Home](https://www.mlb.com/careers/home)
2. [mlb.com - League Opportunities](https://www.mlb.com/careers/opportunities)
3. [mlb.com - About MLB](https://www.mlb.com/official-information/about-mlb)
4. [mlb.com - Office Locations](https://www.mlb.com/careers/locations)
5. [mlb.com - Programs (Internship)](https://www.mlb.com/careers/programs)

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