Event Operations Manager

Job Overview

THE·TEAM is seeking an Event Operations Manager to join our team of event professionals. The role involves planning, managing, and executing live events, brand activations, and fan engagement experiences across sports and entertainment properties.

Pre-Event Planning

• Serve as a liaison between clients, vendors, and internal departments
• Lead team communications, including weekly status calls, key staff roles and responsibilities, budget, schedules, and project status
• Create and manage detailed timelines for team members, vendors, and clients
• Conduct venue/vendor research and manage supplier lifecycles: source, negotiate with, and oversee suppliers aligned with specific event needs
• Attend site visits and conduct venue evaluations
• Develop and manage budgets for each event
• Develop event presentations and proposals, including layouts and program designs
• Collaborate with creative teams to conceptualize and manage artwork design and production
• Partner with internal departments to determine operational, logistical, and technical requirements based on client objectives
• Secure necessary permits and ensure the event meets local health and safety regulations
• Prepare event materials and coordinate with logistics teams for deployment
• Oversee inventory and asset management for event materials
• Conduct post-event evaluations and recaps to showcase event success and ROI, capture key learnings and make strategic recommendations for future events

On-Site Event Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients to ensure goals and objectives are met
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful event execution
• Manage and direct on-site staff, volunteers, and vendors
• Oversee event setup, execution, and teardown
• Implement operational logistics plans, including loading and unloading event assets
• Coincide team travel to and from event sites
• Address and resolve on-site challenges as they arise
• Perform other duties as needed to support event success