Senior Event Operations Manager – Motorsports

Motorsport Media Ltd; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 73,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NASCAR is seeking an experienced Manager, San Diego Event Operations, to lead planning, execution, and continuous improvement of special event operations. The role oversees complex event initiatives, venue operations, and cross-functional projects delivering top experiences for fans, partners, and stakeholders.

The position requires extensive travel with an initial 1-3 month deployment in San Diego for the Anduril 250 NASCAR Cup Series race at Naval Base Coronado in Aug 2027, followed by

Qualifications

• 10+ years in event operations or venue management.
• Experience leading large-scale live events and cross-functional projects.
• Experience in sports, motorsports, or live entertainment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning, coordination, and execution of NASCAR special events.
• Oversee venue readiness, logistics, schedules, and on-site operations.
• Develop scalable operational standards and playbooks for consistency across events.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align operations with business objectives.
• Manage budgets, timelines, resources, and vendor relationships.

Skills

Event operations

Cross-functional leadership

Budgeting

Project management

Strategic planning

Vendor management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Playbooks

Job description

NASCAR is seeking an experienced Manager, San Diego Event Operations, to lead planning, execution, and continuous improvement of special event operations. The role oversees complex event initiatives, venue operations, and cross-functional projects delivering top experiences for fans, partners, and stakeholders.

The position requires extensive travel with an initial 1-3 month deployment in San Diego for the Anduril 250 NASCAR Cup Series race at Naval Base Coronado in Aug 2027, followed by