Job description
Join a premier professional sports organization dedicated to excellence in competition, fan engagement, and community impact. Based in Los Angeles, we are seeking a results-driven Sports Operations Manager to lead game-day operations, oversee events, and drive cross-functional partnerships.
As a key member of our operations team, you will ensure flawless execution of home games, concerts, and sponsorship activations, while upholding safety, compliance, and industry best practices.
Responsibility
- Lead end-to-end game-day and event operations for home games and special events, ensuring seamless fan experience.
- Coordinate with leagues, teams, sponsors, and venue partners to plan and execute events on time and within budget.
- Manage staffing, security, logistics, transportation, and facilities coordination for events of various sizes.
- Develop and enforce safety, security, and risk management protocols and incident response plans.
- Oversee budgeting, procurement, vendor contracts, and cost control while maximizing value.
- Collaborate with marketing and analytics teams to measure performance, optimize operations, and report results to leadership.
- Lead cross-functional teams, set clear milestones, and mentor staff to elevate service levels and efficiency.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in sports operations, event management, or venue operations; leadership experience required.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills with a customer- and team-first mindset.
- Proven project management ability with cross-functional collaboration across finance, marketing, security, and operations.
- Budgeting, procurement, contract administration, and vendor management experience.
- Knowledge of safety, security, risk management, and regulatory compliance for live events.
- Proficiency with data analytics tools, scheduling software, and MS Office; willingness to travel as needed.