Director, PMO

Who We Are:

On Location is a premium experience provider, offering world class hospitality, ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production, and travel management across sports, entertainment, and fashion. From unrivaled access for corporate clients to guests looking for fully immersive experiences at marquee events, On Location is the premier and official service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (Paris 2024, Milano Cortina 2026, LA 2028), NFL, NCAA, UFC and PGA of America, and numerous musical artists and festivals. The company also owns and operates a number of unique and exclusive experiences, transforming the most dynamic live events into a lifetime of memories. On Location is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company.

Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.

The Role and What You’ll Do:

The Director, PMO will be responsible for managing the project cadence and Functional Area integration for FIFA World Cup 26TM. You will be required to engage and work with multiple functional areas across On Location, which will plan, market, sell, and deliver FIFA World Cup 26TM, collaborating with On Location Leaders, internal and external stakeholders. You should be able to demonstrate strong executive presence and leadership skills needed to manage expectations internally and externally.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Project Planning and Coordination: Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables using AirTable, to ensure the successful execution of the hospitality program.

• Project Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor project progress, adjusting plans and schedules as necessary to meet evolving requirements.

• Cross-business Collaboration: Accelerate alignment across teams, integrating different functions, defining, and driving better processes, and coaching and aligning teams and leaders to achieve their desired efficiency.

• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and partners, to facilitate effective communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.

• Budget and Cost Management: Working closely with Finance, monitor project budgets, track expenses, and identify cost-saving opportunities to ensure the program remains within budgetary constraints.

• Project Governance and Cadence: Implement and manage PMO processes and tools to ensure project consistency and compliance with organizational standards, provide PMO support including project governance, documentation, and reporting.

• Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring the successful delivery of the program despite unforeseen challenges.

• Change Management: Proactively manage changes to project scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring appropriate approvals are obtained and stakeholders are adequately informed.

• Continuous Improvement: Advance the Project Management Function. Drive process improvements and best practices to enhance project efficiency, effectiveness, and overall outcomes.

• Compliance and Regulatory Requirements: Ensure all project activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, particularly those related to health, safety, and environmental sustainability.

You Have These : 

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field. PMP, PRINCE2, or similar certification is a plus.

• Proven experience managing large-scale hospitality projects or programs, preferably within the hotel, resort, or tourism industry. Experience with large multi-day, multi-sport global events will be given high consideration and seen as a significant benefit.

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams to achieve project objectiv