Senior Manager, Global Event Production

Responsibilities

• Event Management
• Proven experience supporting the planning and delivery of both large and small-scale events across the U.S. and internationally
• Operational experience across sport and fan/public events
• Working knowledge of key event components, including security operations, health and safety, local authority coordination, programming, community engagement, scheduling, branding/creative, and procurement
• Ability to create reporting to relevant stakeholders, including post mortems
• Fan Event Delivery
• Support the planning and execution of events supporting Super Bowl, Draft, Combine, NFL FLAG (domestic tentpole events), as well as year-round activities in collaboration with local international offices and key business functions
• Aid in delivering gameday and non-gameday fan experiences, kickoff events, watch parties, local market activations internationally, NFL club activations, community initiatives, partner integration, and lead generation activities
• Conduit to the NFL OnePass app (event companion app) content and engagement
• Budgeting
• Support the tracking and management of fan event budgets in the U.S. and internationally
• Assist in monitoring costs to ensure delivery within agreed targets, highlighting risks and opportunities
• Contribute to building event budgets in line with event plans and League procurement processes
• Agency Management
• Support the day-to-day management of event agencies across fan events
• Aid in RFP processes and onboarding of vendors where required
• Maintain strong working relationships with agency partners
• Team & Stakeholder Collaboration
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to support successful event delivery
• Contribute to cross-functional working groups globally
• Assist in coordinating with external partners, including city/host authorities, local organizing committees, government sports bodies, and stadium/team partners

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in the events and/or hospitality industry
• Some prior experience in team leadership or mentoring
• Strong knowledge of delivering large-scale fan or public events
• Experience managing or supporting event budgets
• Experience working with multiple partners and agencies
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Commercial awareness with the ability to support revenue-generating initiatives
• Interest in or understanding of American Football is a plus

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

• Hightly organized with strong time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Effective problem-solver with sound judgment and decision-making ability
• Confident communicator with the ability to collaborate across teams
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills
• Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Buils positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Proactive, enthusiastic, and committed to high standards

Management Expectations

• Experience supporting or mentoring junior team members
• Ability to contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment
• Willingness to learn and develop management capabilities

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (30%)
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required

Pay Range

Salary: $115,000 - $140,000 USD

Benefits Information

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits offerings, please visit: NFL BENEFITS

Who We Are:

The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Talent Attributes

We expect our employees to embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude, embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement, excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence, be eager learners, driven by passion rather than just ambition, and encompass an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset.

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