Marquee Events, Program Lead

WORK OPTION: Hybrid

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Position Summary

Reporting to the GM of Marquee Events, the Senior Manager, Marquee Events supports the growth and effective production of some of the highest value media-driven NBA events including NBA All-Star, NBA Summer League, and NBA Global Games.

This role requires strong relationship management and a dedication to tangible performance metrics that have proven to grow live event businesses and execute to the highest standards. Identifying and delivering opportunities that increase efficiencies on both sides of the P&L, this role must deliver scalable operational procedures, budgets, dashboards, formal stakeholder communications & orientations, and executive summaries. The optimal candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of industry best practices and polished project management skills to guide relevant stakeholders from initial planning conversations through event execution. Simultaneously managing multiple events with meticulous attention to detail, this role will drive cross-functional collaboration, communicate priorities and deadlines to key stakeholders, and monitor progress against event deliverables.

The optimal candidate builds trust by setting new standards for excellence, delivering against tight deadlines, and being fanatically dedicated to the experience of key constituents (e.g., fans, teams, players, media, partners, and internal departments). They will be able to navigate ambiguity by driving swiftly towards simple solutions that leverage insights to advance new initiatives. With a meticulous attention to detail and scalable project management, this leader will also demonstrate outstanding organizational skills that only improve as the complexity of the project increases. Understanding in detail the costs, revenue, products, services, and systems for each event in their business line, the optimal candidate will use this knowledge to close competitiveness gaps and amplify existing strengths. The Marquee Events, Program Lead will have a pulse on emerging trends, see opportunities where others remain stagnant, and remain obsessed with delivering polished executive-level work product.

Major Responsibilities

• Support the management of all day-to-day business and logistical operations for NBA All-Star, NBA Summer League, and assigned NBA Global Games plus support of NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament)
• Document, implement, and train key processes, policies and procedures that deliver consistent global scale and facilitate growth of the business
• Deliver high-volume and results-oriented project and budget management across assigned events
• Along with the GM of Marquee Events, implement and execute a business plan for profitability in each event –– creating ancillary revenue streams and efficiency measures that maximize OI and improve productivity
• Monitor progress of key initiatives and priorities by meeting regularly with cross-functional project team to track event planning, draw and share insights, and problem solve
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to a broad range of internal and external constituents by taking complex problems and simplifying them for the audience
• Support the development and presentation of each event to internal departments – communicate key achievements, storylines, and activation plans
• Spearhead post-event recaps that promote data-driven decision making and actionable next steps
• Cultivate relationships with all marquee event markets, emerging technologies, and industry-leading operators and formulate cost effective partnerships
  
  

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Experienced project and relationship manager with a consistent track record of successfully handling multiple projects simultaneously and a demonstrated understanding of event business models
• Proficient in creating, managing, tracking and reconciling multiple high-value budgets
• Experience with project management software and all Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Analytical orientation and dedication to using data and metrics to simplify recommendations and execute a shared definitions of success
• Experience in the consumer, sports, media, and/or entertainment industries at companies whose best-in-class live experiences have driven rapid growth
• Willingness to travel extensively – both domestically and internationally
• High energy, integrity, and humility!
  
  

Experience

• 5+ years of premium live event or marketing experience with a track-record of leading cross-functional projects
• Previous international event experience; additional language skills preferred
• Bachelor’s degree require
  
  

Salary Range: $125,000 - $140,000

We Consider Applicants For All Positions On The Basis Of Merit, Qualifications And Business Needs, And Without Regard To Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Sex, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Alienage Or Citizenship Status, Ancestry, Marital Status, Creed, Genetic Predisposition Or Carrier Status, Sexual Orientation, Veteran Status, Familial Status, Status As A Victim Of Domestic Violence Or Any Other Status Or Characteristic Protected By Applicable Federal, State, Or Local Law.