Manager, Experiential Ops & Production

Wasserman•Washington, DC

9d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

THE·TEAM operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Our brands and properties division works with iconic brands and rights holders, supporting business growth through all marketing disciplines. We're a trusted partner to every major league, team and venue, building meaningful connections between brands, properties and fans. Headquartered in Los Angeles, THE·TEAM's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit the.team. The Manager, Experiential Ops & Production is a key position on THE·TEAM’s Experiential Team responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of various aspects of agency projects, from brief to execution. This role will ensure that all project relevant resources including operations and logistics are allocated and delivered on-time, on-budget and of a quality expected by THE·TEAM and its clients. Additionally, the Manager, Experiential Ops & Production will contribute to the department operations, processes, budgeting (for live projects and pitches), agency quality control and third-party supplier management.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree
2-4 years relevant / increasing operations experience (preferably in the experiential, sports or entertainment field)
Must be comfortable working as an integral part of a team environment
Continuously demonstrates solution-oriented mentality
Lead and inspire other team members, generate positive morale
Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload while coordinating with others to proactively meet deadlines
Strong attention to detail and highly organized
Thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess a ‘can-do’ attitude at all time
Ability to travel including potential weekdays, weekends, holidays

Nice To Haves

Agency experience preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for overseeing and managing various elements of large-scale projects from planning through execution
Work in a collaborative manner with THE·TEAM and all account teams to ensure flawless project delivery against the client’s objectives and agreed budget
Manage vendor relationships with audio, lighting, staging, fabrication, graphics, digital technology, venues, labor, and other project executional vendor partnerships as necessary to ensure that all agency suppliers meet THE·TEAM standards of sustainability, ethical purchasing, diversity, quality control and pricing structure
Regular communication with agency team and client team regarding roles and responsibilities, budget, schedules, and project status
Develop, manage and reconcile project budgets of $250k+, responsible for ensuring that projects are correctly budgeted for and meet expected financial targets
Develop production schedules, run of shows, and enforce deliverable dates key to program success
Responsible for building and maintaining effective client relationships, ensuring that all client needs are addressed in a timely fashion throughout the duration of projects
Manage and develop the relationships with THE·TEAM trusted suppliers and third parties, throughout the duration of the project
Creates a positive, collaborative, teamwork environment based on the company culture and values
Promotes our team environment and provides work direction and guidance including coaching, professional development and training; guides team on deliverables, and establishes best practices with project management