Project Manager, Event Race Project Management

National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR); Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

NASCAR, based in Charlotte, NC, seeks an experienced Project Manager, Event Race Project Management, to lead planning, execution, and delivery of Media and Event Technology initiatives across software applications, API integrations, and live event environments. The role requires strong Agile expertise, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and a track record of delivering high-impact technology solutions.

Occasional travel to support race weekends is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing technical projects in software development, technology operations, or related environments.
• Experience with APIs, integrations, and cloud-based technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of multiple technology projects using Agile methodologies.
• Own operational readiness and support execution across NASCAR’s live event technology ecosystem.
• Coordinate integration teams, technology partners, OEM vendors, and competition technology stakeholders.
• Manage project plans, timelines, resource allocation, risks, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Oversee software development backlogs and workflows using Jira.
• Facilitate project status meetings and provide clear updates to stakeholders and leadership.
• Identify, mitigate, and escalate project risks and issues to ensure successful outcomes.
• Collaborate with business partners, vendors, and technical teams to define project requirements and objectives.
• Champion Agile best practices and quality assurance processes to ensure successful project delivery.
• Drive consistent, predictable results with a strong focus on stakeholder satisfaction and operational excellence.
• Support live events and strategic initiatives as needed, including occasional travel.
• Travel: Approximately 5%, including occasional weekends.
• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Skills

Agile project management

Cross-functional leadership

Jira

Stakeholder management

SDLC understanding

Effective communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Project estimation & planning

Risk management

Certification (PMP/ PMI-ACP/ CAPM)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or related field

Tools

Jira

Job description

At NASCAR, you will work alongside passionate people creating experiences fans feel and helping shape the future of sports and entertainment. NASCAR is seeking an experienced Project Manager, Event Race Project Management, to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of Media and Event Technology initiatives. This role will drive complex technical projects across software applications, API integrations, and live event technology environments. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with strong Agile project management expertise and a proven ability to partner with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact technology solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of multiple technology projects using Agile methodologies.
• Own operational readiness and support execution across NASCAR’s live event technology ecosystem.
• Coordinate integration teams, technology partners, OEM vendors, and competition technology stakeholders.
• Manage project plans, timelines, resource allocation, risks, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Oversee software development backlogs and workflows using Jira.
• Facilitate project status meetings and provide clear updates to stakeholders and leadership.
• Identify, mitigate, and escalat project risks and issues to ensure successful outcomes.
• Collaborate with business partners, vendors, and technical teams to define project requirements and objectives.
• Champion Agile best practices and quality assurance processes to ensure successful project delivery.
• Drive consistent, predictable results with a strong focus on stakeholder satisfaction and operational excellence.
• Support live events and strategic initiatives as needed, including occasional travel.
• Travel: Approximately 5%, including occasional weekends.
• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience managing technical projects in software development, technology operations, or related environments.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Experience managing projects involving custom applications, APIs, integrations, and cloud-based technologies.
• Demonstrated success leading projects utilizing Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban; familiarity with Waterfall and Hybrid approaches.
• Proficiency with Jira or similar project management platforms.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and thrive in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Self-starter who can work independently while driving alignment across teams.
• PMP, PMI-ACP, CAPM, or similar project management certification.
• Experience supporting technology operations in live event, media, sports, or entertainment environments.

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to lead technology initiatives that power some of the most visible events in sports. As a Project Manager, you’ll partner with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative Media and Event Technology solutions that drive business performance and enhance the fan experience. Based in our Charlotte, NC office, you’ll play a key role in shaping project delivery, influencing technology strategy, and ensuring operational excellence across NASCAR’s event ecosystem. If you enjoy solving complex challenges, leading diverse stakeholders, and seeing your work come to life on race weekends, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Behind every race weekend are talented people helping shape the future of sports and entertainment.

Our people are the key to our success. That is why we offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package focused on wellness, and opportunities to grow and develop both personally and professionally.

NASCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to conducting recruitment and hiring activities in a fair, ethical, and legally compliant manner. In support of this commitment, all employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, skills, experience, and performance, and are made without discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including socioeconomic, marital, parental, or caregiving status.

To help us get to know you accurately and keep the process fair for everyone, we ask that interviews and assessments be completed without the support of AI-generated content or automated assistance.

You’ll help create the moments, experiences, and innovations that shape the future of sports and entertainment.

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 15 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Local Racing Series powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts). The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states. For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X and Facebook.