Event Operations Manager — Immersive Live Experiences

THE·TEAM; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

THE·TEAM is seeking a creative, organized Event Operations Manager to plan, manage, and execute live events, brand activations, and fan engagement across sports and entertainment properties. The role involves working across venues, tours, and large-scale events to deliver immersive experiences for fans, partners, and clients.

Travel up to 50% is required, including weekends, evenings, and holidays. We value proactive, resourceful teammates who contribute fresh ideas and collaborative energy in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2-4 years of experience in event production/management preferred.
• Familiarity with sports, entertainment and live events environments.
• Experience with permits or third-party permitting is a plus.
• Strong project management, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between clients, vendors, and internal teams for event delivery.
• Lead weekly status calls, define roles, budgets, schedules, and progress.
• Develop detailed timelines for teams, vendors, and clients.
• Source and manage suppliers; negotiate terms and oversee lifecycles.
• Attend site visits; conduct venue evaluations; manage permits.
• Prepare event materials; manage inventories; coordinate logistics.
• Oversee on-site staff, travel, setup, execution, and teardown.
• Address on-site challenges and ensure safety and ROI analyses.

Skills

Event production

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Vendor negotiations

Team leadership

Communication

Logistics planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Canva

Asana

Monday

ClickUp

CAD/Vectorworks

cVent

One Plan

Job description

THE·TEAM is seeking a creative, organized Event Operations Manager to plan, manage, and execute live events, brand activations, and fan engagement across sports and entertainment properties. The role involves working across venues, tours, and large-scale events to deliver immersive experiences for fans, partners, and clients.

Travel up to 50% is required, including weekends, evenings, and holidays. We value proactive, resourceful teammates who contribute fresh ideas and collaborative energy in a