Sr. Manager, Strategy & Analytics - LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games

TKO; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 96,563 - 128,750; Full time

Job summary

On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality, seeks a Senior Manager, Business Strategy & Analytics to drive commercial performance for the LA28 Games. You will partner across Commercial, Hospitality, Ticketing, Partnerships, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to translate data into insights that maximize revenue and enhance stakeholder experience.

You will translate complex analyses into concise recommendations, build dashboards, and support strategic initiatives with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Statistics, Data Analytics, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in business strategy, analytics, consulting, revenue management, or related disciplines.
• Experience in sports, entertainment, hospitality, live events, or other large-scale consumer-facing organizations preferred.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including forecasting, financial modeling, dashboard development, and business intelligence.
• Experience developing executive-level presentations and communicating complex business insights to senior leaders.
• Strong understanding of customer behavior, market trends, and commercial performance drivers.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cross-functional analysis to support revenue forecasting, demand planning, pricing strategies, commercial product development, and revenue optimization initiatives.
• Partner with Commercial, Hospitality, Partnerships, Marketing, and Sales teams to identify opportunities for revenue growth and business performance improvement.
• Develop data-driven recommendations to support commercial decision-making and maximize revenue opportunities across multiple lines of business.
• Monitor business performance, customer trends, and market dynamics to identify opportunities and risks throughout the Games lifecycle.
• Support scenario planning and forecasting exercises to inform strategic business decisions.
• Develop strategic presentations, business cases, commercial playbooks, and executive-level deliverables.
• Translate complex analyses into concise, actionable recommendations for leadership and key stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships across internal departments and external partners to drive alignment and support execution of strategic initiatives.
• Assist in planning and execution of strategic business initiatives across the commercial organization.
• Partner with Strategy & Analytics to maintain executive reporting, dashboards, and BI tools.
• Define reporting requirements and KPIs with functional leaders; ensure data accuracy and governance.
• Deliver regular performance analyses, trend reporting, and strategic insights to support executive decision-making.
• Develop analytical models and reporting to support resource allocation and performance management.

Skills

Business Strategy & Commercial-Panning

Advanced Analytics

Revenue Forecasting

Financial Modeling

Executive Presentation

Commercial Performance Analysis

Business Intelligence

Stakeholder Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Project Management

Problem Solving

Strategic Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Statistics, Data Analytics, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Who We Are

On Location is a global leader in premium experiential hospitality, offering ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production and travel management across sports, entertainment, fashion and culture. On Location provides unrivaled access for corporate clients and fans looking for official, immersive experiences at marquee events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, FIFA World Cup 2026, Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, and more. An official partner and/or service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (the Milano Cortina 2026 and Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games), FIFA, NFL, NCAA, UFC, WWE, and PGA of America, the company also owns and operates a number of its own unique experiences. On Location is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.

Position Overview

The Senior Manager, Business Strategy & Analytics will play a critical role in driving commercial performance, business insights, and revenue optimization across the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Working cross-functionally with Commercial, Hospitality, Ticketing, Partnerships, Marketing, Finance, and Operations teams, this position will leverage data, analytics, and strategic planning to support decision-making and maximize commercial outcomes.

This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, hands-on analytical expertise, stakeholder management, and business acumen. The successful candidate will translate complex data into actionable insights, support key commercial initiatives, and help drive revenue growth while enhancing the overall customer and stakeholder experience.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Strategy & Revenue Optimization

• Conduct cross-functional analysis to support revenue forecasting, demand planning, pricing strategies, commercial product development, and revenue optimization initiatives.
• Partner with Commercial, Hospitality, Partnerships, Marketing, and Sales teams to identify opportunities for revenue growth and business performance improvement.
• Develop data-driven recommendations to support commercial decision-making and maximize revenue opportunities across multiple lines of business.
• Monitor business performance, customer trends, and market dynamics to identify opportunities and risks throughout the Games lifecycle.
• Support scenario planning and forecasting exercises to inform strategic business decisions.

Stakeholder Management & Strategic Planning

• Support the development of strategic presentations, business cases, commercial playbooks, and executive-level deliverables.
• Translate complex analyses into concise, actionable recommendations for leadership and key stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships across internal departments and external partners to drive alignment and support execution of strategic initiatives.
• Serve as a key resource in supporting commercial partnerships, external vendors, and cross-functional project teams.
• Assist in the planning and execution of strategic business initiatives across the commercial organization.

Reporting & Business Analytics

• Partner with the Strategy & Analytics team to develop, maintain, and enhance executive reporting, dashboards, and business intelligence tools.
• Support the creation and ongoing management of revenue, sales, customer, and operational reporting frameworks.
• Collaborate with functional leaders to define reporting requirements and key performance indicators.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity through strong data governance practices.
• Deliver regular performance analyses, trend reporting, and strategic insights to support executive decision-making.

Commercial Performance & Sales Effectiveness

• Analyze commercial performance across channels, products, and customer segments to identify opportunities for optimization.
• Support the evaluation and measurement of sales strategies, customer acquisition efforts, and commercial initiatives.
• Partner with leadership to assess the effectiveness of commercial programs and recommend improvements.
• Develop analytical models and reporting that support resource allocation, strategic planning, and performance management.

Risk Management & Business Planning

• Identify commercial risks, performance gaps, and emerging trends that may impact organizational objectives.
• Support the development of mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address potential business challenges.
• Monitor key business indicators and proactively communicate potential impacts to leadership.
• Participate in annual planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business review processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Statistics, Data Analytics, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in business strategy, analytics, consulting, revenue management, commercial planning, or related disciplines.
• Experience in sports, entertainment, hospitality, live events, or other large-scale consumer-facing organizations preferred.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including forecasting, financial modeling, dashboard development, and business intelligence.
• Experience developing executive-level presentations and communicating complex business insights to senior leaders.
• Strong understanding of customer behavior, market trends, and commercial performance drivers.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

Skills & Competencies

• Business Strategy & Commercial Planning
• Advanced Analytics & Data Visualization
• Revenue Forecasting & Performance Management
• Financial Modeling & Business Case Development
• Executive Presentation Development
• Commercial Performance Analysis
• Business Intelligence & Reporting
• Stakeholder Management
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Project Management
• Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
• Strategic Communication

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the hourly rate shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. The company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

Hiring Rate Minimum

$96,563 annually(minimum will not fall below the applicable State/local minimum salary thresholds)

Hiring Rate Maximum

$128,750 annually

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