Senior Event Operations Manager - San Diego & Nationwide

Paddock; California; Remote; USD 73,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Wellness benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

NASCAR seeks an experienced Manager, San Diego Event Operations, to lead planning, execution, and continuous improvement of special event operations. This remote role will oversee complex initiatives, venue operations, and cross-functional projects delivering outstanding fan, partner, and stakeholder experiences.

The role requires extensive travel, initial 1-3 month deployment in San Diego for the Anduril 250 NASCAR Cup Series, with ongoing national support for NASCAR events.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of experience in event operations or venue management.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience leading large-scale live events and cross-functional projects.
• Experience in professional sports, motorsports, or live entertainment preferred.
• Strong budgeting and resource allocation skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning, coordination, and execution of NASCAR special events.
• Support the planning and execution of the Anduril 250 NASCAR Cup Series event in San Diego.
• Oversee on-site operations, venue readiness, and production schedules.
• Develop budgets, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align events with objectives.
• Ensure safety, risk management standards are met.
• Build relationships with internal and external partners.
• Travel up to 75% as required.

Skills

Strategic planning

Project management

Budgeting

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

NASCAR seeks an experienced Manager, San Diego Event Operations, to lead planning, execution, and continuous improvement of special event operations. This remote role will oversee complex initiatives, venue operations, and cross-functional projects delivering outstanding fan, partner, and stakeholder experiences.

The role requires extensive travel, initial 1-3 month deployment in San Diego for the Anduril 250 NASCAR Cup Series, with ongoing national support for NASCAR events.