Event Operations Manager - Sports

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Career advancement opportunities

Bonus potential

Job summary

Placements24's client is seeking an experienced Event Operations Manager to oversee planning and execution of sporting events. This role blends remote planning with on-site coordination in a hybrid work model, ensuring seamless logistics from vendors to staffing and budgets.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of leading cross-functional teams under pressure, delivering high-profile events on time and within budget, while maintaining safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Sports Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in event operations management, with a focus on sports events.
• Proven ability to manage complex logistics and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation, budgeting, and financial management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities under pressure.
• Proficiency in event management software and virtual collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all logistical planning and operational aspects of sports events.
• Manage vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and service delivery.
• Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and financial targets are met.
• Recruit, train, and manage event staff and volunteers.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and security regulations at event venues.
• Coordinate with marketing, sales, and other departments to achieve event goals.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Negotiation

Logistics

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Event Management

Tools

Event management software

Virtual collaboration tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Event Operations Manager to oversee the successful planning and execution of sporting events. This role involves a blend of remote planning and on-site coordination, offering a hybrid work model. You will manage all operational aspects of events, from logistics and vendor management to staffing and budget control. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and possesses excellent leadership skills to ensure seamless event delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all logistical planning and operational aspects of sports events.
• Manage vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and service delivery.
• Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and financial targets are met.
• Recruit, train, and manage event staff and volunteers.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and security regulations at event venues.
• Coordinate with marketing, sales, and other departments to achieve event goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Sports Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in event operations management, with a focus on sports events.
• Proven ability to manage complex logistics and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation, budgeting, and financial management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities under pressure.
• Proficiency in event management software and virtual collaboration tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work arrangement, offering flexibility between remote and office work.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a growing organization.
• Exposure to a wide range of high-profile sports events.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.