Event Operations Manager
Core
Plan, manage, and execute live events, brand activations, and fan engagement experiences across sports and entertainment properties.
Role type
Event Operations Manager
Builds
Live events, brand activations, and fan engagement experiences for clients in sports and entertainment
Domain
Sports, music, and entertainment live events
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Event production and management, project management, budget management, vendor negotiation, permit acquisition, team leadership, logistics planning, site evaluation, inventory management, creative problem-solving
Preferred skills
Experience with event permitting in major markets, familiarity with event diagramming/floorplan software (cVent, One Plan, CAD/Vectorworks), experience with event management software (Asana, Monday, ClickUp)
Technologies
Microsoft Office, Google Suite, cVent, One Plan, CAD, Vectorworks, Asana, Monday, ClickUp
Responsibilities
Serve as liaison between clients, vendors, and internal departments; Lead team communications and manage project status; Create and manage detailed timelines; Conduct venue/vendor research and manage supplier lifecycles; Develop and manage event budgets; Secure necessary permits; Oversee inventory and asset management; Manage and direct on-site staff, volunteers, and vendors; Oversee event setup, execution, and teardown; Address and resolve on-site challenges.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC