Manager, Event Operations

Overview /Objective

NFL Events is seeking a full-time employee to take a role within the NFL Live Event Operations department whose primary responsibility is the planning and tactical execution of the NFL’s portfolio of live events focused on the delivery of the league’s international games outside of Europe and the Pro Bowl Games. This role will also support Super Bowl, NFL Draft and other domestic NFL Live Events as needed.

The ideal candidate will have experience in large-scale event management, stadium/venue operations, international event logistics and team/athlete management.  Additionally, the candidate has experience working in a matrixed organization with a proven track record of working cross-functionally, along with strong presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of the NFL’s major events with a focus on the international games and the Pro Bowl
• Assist with master site planning, venue and facility management, vendor management, production, budgeting, site operations, transportation, wayfinding, logistical planning and execution
• Take leadership role in core elements of event as assigned
• Develop and manage event master schedules
• Oversee site visits and coordinate event planning meetings, develop agendas and create follow up task lists
• Ensure smooth operations for the NFL’s key constituent groups including but not limited to participating teams, team ownership, partners, media, broadcast, fans and staff
• Coordinate with all internal NFL Departments to ensure onsite needs are met
• Liaise with NFL Security department to develop and implement event emergency plans
• Manage event site builds and operations
• Coordinate onsite temporary labor, staff and volunteers
• Develop and manage production budgets
• Develop and deliver visually appealing, persuasive and effective presentation materials
• Ability to present clearly to cross organizational group on a regular basis
• Provide operational support across ancillary events as needed
• Provide administrative support including but not limited to contract management, invoicing, and scheduling 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree +
• 5+ years of major event production or operations experience
• Past venue management and logistics planning experience
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Ability to lead others and collaborate with a variety of groups at different levels
• Experience managing production and event budgets
• Previous experience producing international large scale events
• Demonstrated experience working with outside agencies 
• Strong organizational and presentation skills
• Strong writing and communications skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Proactive self-starter who works well within a team, strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work long hours, weekends and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• • International event experience 
• Experience in multi-layered, large scale sports and entertainment related events
• Vendor/labor/workforce management
• Knowledge of venue/stadium, media and broadcast operations
• High-end client servicing experience
• Proficiency in foreign language/s a plus

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

• Demonstrated team player 
• Ability to think outside of the box/ Creative Problem Solving
• Able to pivot quickly and problem solve in real time

Physical Demands

• This is a live event production role and, at times, will require physicality.  This could involve lifting, moving heavy objects, extended periods outdoors in inclement weather, long hours of physical movement during show production, extensive travel requirements, site builds and adjustment of physical assets.

Travel

• Significant travel required, up to 40%

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range. 

Terms / Expected Hours of Work