Events Manager

ABOUT FANDUEL

FanDuel Group is the premier mobile gaming company in the United States. FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across mobile wagering including, America’s #1 Sportsbook FanDuel Sportsbook, its leading iGaming platform FanDuel Casino, the industry’s unquestioned leader in horse racing and advance-deposit wagering, FanDuel Racing and its daily fantasy sports product.

In addition, FanDuel Group operates FanDuel TV, its broadly distributed linear cable television network and FanDuel TV+, its leading direct-to-consumer OTT platform. FanDuel Group has a presence across all 50 states and Puerto Rico with approximately 17 million customers and 31 retail locations.

The company is based in New York with offices in Los Angeles, Atlanta and Jersey City, as well as in Canada, Scotland, Ireland, Portugal, Romania and Australia.

FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment, the world's largest sports betting and gaming operator with a portfolio of globally recognized brands and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FLUT).

THE ROSTER

At FanDuel, we give fans a new and innovative way to interact with their favorite games, sports and teams. We’re dedicated to building a winning team and we pride ourselves on being able to make every moment mean more, especially when it comes to your career. So, what does “winning” look like at FanDuel? It’s recognition for your hard-earned results, a culture that brings out your best work—and a roster full of talented coworkers. Make no mistake, we are here to win, but we believe in winning right. That means we’ll never compromise when it comes to looking out for our teammates. From creatives professionals to cutting edge technology innovators, FanDuel offers a wide range of career opportunities, best in class benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. At FanDuel, our principle of “We Are One Team” runs through all our offices across the globe, and you can expect to be a part of an exciting company with many opportunities to grow and be successful.

THE POSITION
Our roster has an opening with your name on it

FanDuel is looking for an Events Manager who will be responsible for ensuring the seamless execution of events through effective project management, team coordination, and stakeholder collaboration. This role manages all aspects of event planning, from logistics and budgets to on-site operations, while providing strategic leadership support to Directors and Senior Associates. This position requires a highly organized and proactive leader capable of driving event success from inception to post-event evaluation while maintaining alignment with organizational goals.

THE GAME PLAN
Everyone on our team has a part to play

• Manage project timelines, workflows, and task tracking to ensure event milestones are met.
• Lead the ideation and execution of experiential events, pop-ups, activations, and brand experiences.
• Oversee event design, ensuring an immersive and engaging experience for attendees.
• Oversee stakeholder and supplier approval processes to align with project objectives.
• Identify and assess project risks, escalating challenges to senior leadership for resolution.
• Track and reconcile event budgets, ensuring cost-effective resource allocation.
• Collaborate with procurement and legal teams to manage contracts, POs, and vendor negotiations.
• Provide budget updates and financial insights throughout the event lifecycle.
• Coordinate with senior leadership to allocate team resources, delegate tasks, and manage timelines.
• Supervise deliverables, guide staff development, and oversee workload distribution.
• Act as a primary liaison for cross-functional teams to align event strategies with company goals.
• Manage creative briefs, branding initiatives, and the delivery of consistent event assets.
• Supervise outbound communications, including event messaging and attendee materials.
• Lead onsite operations, including schedules, logistics, and attendee experiences, while resolving any live-event challenges.
• Conduct post-event wrap meetings to document key learnings and develop executive summaries reporting event performance.
• Stay updated with industry trends and innovative event solutions.

THE STATS
What we're looking for in our next teammate

• 4-6 years of experience in event management, project management, or related fields. Experience in event production is a plus
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale events.
• Strong budget management and vendor negotiation experience.
• Proficiency in event management software and tools (Cvent, Asana, SharePoint, etc.)
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