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Technical Director, Football (First Team)Confidential • Mohali, India
Technical Director, Football (First Team)

Technical Director, Football (First Team)

Confidential • Mohali, India
5 days ago
Job description

Position Title : Football Director, Punjab FC

Location : Mohali, India

Position Type : Regular, Full-Time

Who we are :

Punjab Football Club, the pride of North India, has been competing in the Indian Super League since 2023. Established in 2017 and crowned I-League champions in 2022–23, the club is built on the spirit, resilience, and ambition of Punjab's heartland. Our commitment is to develop fearless young players and contribute meaningfully to the growth of Indian football.

Our youth development pathway is one of the strongest in the country. Punjab FC's academy holds a five-star (highest) rating in the AIFF Annual Academy Accreditation Programme for 2025–26, and our teams have consistently excelled on the national stage, winning the 2024–25 AIFF Elite Youth League (U-17), 2024–25 AIFF Junior League (U-15), and the 2024 Reliance Foundation Development League. The club was also honoured with the Indian Super League Award for Best Elite Youth Development Program (2024-25).

As a club, we aim to inspire India's next generation through opportunity, excellence, and a culture rooted in passion and purpose.

Role Overview

The Football Director, Punjab FC will provide strategic and operational leadership across the technical and performance functions of the First Team. This role combines deep football expertise with visionary management to ensure player development, coaching excellence, and team success within a sustainable and holistic framework.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Planning

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive technical and performance strategy aligned with Roundglass Sports' mission and vision.
  • Lead decision-making across football operations, policies, and programs in response to market dynamics, growth opportunities, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Ensure both short- and long-term objectives are strategically financed, resourced, and executed to achieve competitive excellence.

Technical & Performance Development

  • Oversee the technical, tactical, and physical development pathways for First Team players.
  • Lead and mentor coaching and support staff — including coaches, trainers, medical teams, and tutors — to ensure consistent standards of performance and professionalism.
  • Drive the coach development program , fostering continuous learning and innovation.
  • Supervise the Scouting Department , ensuring structured recruitment, evaluation, and progression of players for the First Team and Youth Academy.
  • Ensure accurate maintenance of the player performance and scouting database to guide informed decision-making.
  • Operations & Infrastructure

  • Manage the construction, renovation, and optimization of sports facilities to meet world-class performance and safety standards.
  • Implement operational and performance plans based on Academy KPIs and First Team targets .
  • Drive process efficiency and cross-functional collaboration to enhance overall football operations.
  • People & Culture

  • Foster a culture of excellence, integrity, and growth , attracting and developing top athletic and professional talent.
  • Lead by example, inspiring teams through mentorship, accountability, and shared purpose.
  • Qualifications & Experience

  • Proven experience in a technical leadership or performance management role within professional football or elite sports environments.
  • In-depth understanding of player development systems, scouting structures, and coaching methodologies .
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement high-level strategies that drive team and player success.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
  • Passion for advancing Indian football through innovation, professionalism, and holistic wellbeing.
  • Why Roundglass :

    Roundglass was built on the vision that wellbeing should be at the very center of our life journey. We are reimagining how the world experiences wellbeing and how companies (like our own) support the wellbeing of their people.

    We're a group of talented, socially conscious, gritty, innovators using technology and human energy to create a vibrant wellness ecosystem. Together, we've built an amazing community, and we are always looking for people who share our passion.

    To learn more, visitour Website, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

    Roundglass does not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

    We rely on legitimate interest as a legal basis for processing personal information under the GDPR for purposes of recruitment and applications for employment.

    Skills Required

    Technical Leadership, Performance Management

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