RJ Gillen is in his 12th season with the 49ers and second as Assistant General Manager. Prior to his current role, he spent one season (2024) as director of player personnel and three seasons (2021-23) as director of pro personnel after serving five seasons as a pro personnel scout. He joined the 49ers as an assistant in the scouting department from 2015-16.

In his current role, Gillen is responsible for supervising the player personnel department, including both the college and pro scouting staffs, while helping lead the club's roster construction and managing the team's day-to-day football operations. He works closely with President of Football Operations/General Manager John Lynch and Head Coach Kyle Shanahan on roster strategy, personnel decisions, organizational planning, and helping shape the club's overall scouting and team-building philosophies.

RJ Gillen is in his 12th season with the 49ers and second as Assistant General Manager. Prior to his current role, he spent one season (2024) as director of player personnel and three seasons (2021-23) as director of pro personnel after serving five seasons as a pro personnel scout. He joined the 49ers as an assistant in the scouting department from 2015-16.

In his current role, Gillen is responsible for supervising the player personnel department, including both the college and pro scouting staffs, while helping lead the club's roster construction and managing the team's day-to-day football operations. He works closely with President of Football Operations/General Manager John Lynch and Head Coach Kyle Shanahan on roster strategy, personnel decisions, organizational planning, and helping shape the club's overall scouting and team-building philosophies.

Gillen plays a key role in preparing the organization for player acquisition year-round through his evaluation of both pro and college talent, while overseeing the development of the club's pro free agency and college draft boards. He also works closely across coaching, scouting, football administration, health and performance, and R&D to ensure alignment throughout the football operation and consistency in the evaluation process. Additionally, Gillen has helped establish operational processes, strengthen cross-department collaboration, and support the growth and development of the personnel staff.

Through his diverse academic and professional experiences, Gillen has developed a broad organizational perspective at the intersection of sports, strategy, law, and leadership. Prior to joining the 49ers, Gillen gained front office experience with the NBA's San Antonio Spurs, assisting in preparation for the NBA Draft and free agency. He began his career in sports under Ron Shapiro at the Shapiro Negotiations Institute in Baltimore, MD, where he supported consulting and deal coaching projects for NBA, NFL, and MLB front offices.

A native of Memphis, TN, Gillen earned his law degree from Marquette University Law School in 2014 with a concentration in sports law. He is a member of the Texas and Wisconsin Bar Associations. Gillen received his bachelor's degree in sports administration from Louisiana State University, where he was a member of the LSU football team from 2007-10 and won the 2007 BCS National Championship. He and his wife, Natalie, have two daughters, Grace and Gigi, and a son, Graham.