Business Operations Lead - Asia

Responsibilities

• Regional Event Planning & Project Management
• Be the end-to-end project management lead for selected Asia events/projects (e.g. RSI, NBA House, Celebrity Games etc)
• Develop detailed project timelines, workback schedules, and delivery milestones aligned with overall Asia Asset long termplan and strategy
• Support the Talent Integration and Strategy Lead in mapping out Asia's talent engagement requirements for all future Asia key events in a holistic manner
• Ensure consistent application of NBA event standards, safety protocols, and operational guidelines across all markets.
• Cross-Functional & Commercial Coordination
• Serve as the primary hub for cross-functional coordination between Commercial, Operations and Support teams, including Media and Marketing Partnerships, Marketing, Content, PR, Operations, Finance, Legal and Compliance.
• Ensure partner deliverables and activation rights (as defined in commercial term sheets) are operationalized and executed on time.
• Collaborate with Marketing & Content teams to integrate digital storytelling, broadcast plans, and youth talent amplification.
• Vendor, Agency & Production Management
• Work closely with the Events Lead to identify the best vendors in the region and engage them for all Asia's key local assets- RSI Finals and Qualifiers, NBA House and Celebrity Games
• Manage event agencies and production partners for best-in-class execution.
• Ensure quality control and adherence to NBA global standards across all events.
• Budgeting, Reporting & Operational Governance
• Support event-level budget development, cost management, vendor negotiation, and financial governance.
• Provide operational reporting, issue escalation, and risk mitigation plans to senior leadership.
• Conduct post‑event evaluations and implement insights to optimize future events
• REQUIRED EXPERIENCES, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
• 10-15+ years in event management, operations, sports marketing, or similar fields.
• Proven track record managing complex, multi-country events in Asia.
• Exceptional project management, operational planning, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Strong commercial acumen-budgeting, forecasting, cost governance.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to lead through influence in a matrixed environment.
• High resilience, problem-solving capability, and comfort with fast-paced environments.
• Familiarity with sponsorship fulfillment, media integration, and event activation models.
• Culturally sensitive and able to operate across diverse Asian markets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.
• Familiarity with event production, risk management, safety protocols, and logistics.
• EDUCATION
• Bachelor's degree required (Business, Sports Management, Events, Marketing, or related field).
• Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred but not essential.
• Additional certifications in event management or sports administration are advantageous.

Additional Information

POSITION SUMMARY - Responsible for driving operational excellence, project management discipline, and cross-functional coordination across all events and initiatives led by the Asia Operations team - Ensures seamless planning and execution by partnering closely with all internal key stakeholders as well as external vendors and agencies. - The role will be one of the project management leads for Asia key event executions, ensuring alignment of all workstreams, timelines, and deliverables. - This role holds accountability for overall team budget management, financial tracking, cost governance, and supporting strategic decision-making across the broader Operations function.

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