TKO · 16 hours ago
Affiliate Club Operations & Production Manager - FIFA World Cup 26™
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelTKO Group Holdings, Inc. is a premium sports and entertainment company that owns iconic properties including UFC and WWE. They are seeking an Affiliate Village Operations/Production Manager to oversee the planning and execution of hospitality spaces for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, ensuring operational excellence and compliance with safety standards.
Media and EntertainmentSports
No H1B
Responsibilities
Act as the primary point of contact for all Affiliate Village work products at the assigned venue, ensuring smooth planning, installation, operation, and dismantling phases in alignment with all On Location FA’s, especially Infrastructure
Oversee day-to-day operations [Bump In, Reset, Bump Out] within the Affiliate Villages, ensuring timelines, safety standards, and quality requirements are met
Ensure timely production and updates of diagrams and comply with fire marshal codes/permitting requirements in alignment with the On Location Architecture Team
Coordinate with Infrastructure Supervisor, Venue Manager, Assistant/Deputy Venue Manager, FIFA Venue Manager, and all functional area leads to align operations across the venue
Maintain and monitor a high level and detailed, minute by minute production schedules for activations, installations, and operations in line with FIFA delivery timelines. Serve as the on-site decision maker for Affiliate Village operations, escalating issues per the established plan while assessing how unforeseen challenges affect contractor progress and providing real-time solutions to keep the project on schedule and within budget. Support stakeholder communications, ensuring clear, timely updates and issue resolution across internal teams and external partners
Identify ADA and fire-safety compliance issues early and coordinate with team members and onsite contractors to implement solutions, while overseeing health & safety, permitting submissions, and all compliance processes for Affiliate Village installations
Identify any changes in graphics, structures, or other event assets during installation that differ from approved drawings or client-approved documents
Ensure that all Affiliate Village areas are properly broken-down post event, while supervising strike and site restoration processes are completed on time and to standard as part of venue handover
Empowered to make day-to-day operational and production decisions regarding Affiliate Village activations
Escalate issues to Venue Infrastructure Manager and/or FIFA counterparts as per the agreed escalation plan
Anticipate and address ADA compliance, fire egress requirements, and potential issues affecting Emergency Action Management plans (EAP) to ensure all public-facing areas meet safety and accessibility standards
Qualification
Required
Significant experience in operations and/or production management for large-scale outdoor temporary event builds around sporting events, festivals, or touring shows
Strong track record of managing multiple vendors, activations, and hospitality spaces in complex environments
Experience coordinating cross-functional teams under tight deadlines
Knowledge of Union Labor and Policies
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation (modify based on country form of measurement)
The ability to remain in a standing position for extended periods, except where sitting is permitted by law or reasonable accommodation is required
Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in a variety of weather conditions
Must be fluent in English, both written and verbal proficiency
Legally able to work with no assistance in sponsorship in the United States
Ability to pass Accreditation process
This role will be paid as a weekly rate, based on 40 hours per week
Company
TKO
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company.
Founded in 2023
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.08B2024-03-04Post Ipo Secondary· $411.95M
2023-11-09Post Ipo Secondary· $670.32M
2023-09-12IPO
Leadership Team
Sana Shuaib
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