Senior Manager, Global Event Production

Responsibilities

• Event Management
• Proven experience supporting the planning and delivery of both large and small-scale events across the U.S. and internationally
• Operational experience across sport and fan/public events
• Working knowledge of key event components, including security operations, health and safety, local authority coordination, programming, community engagement, scheduling, branding/creative, and procurement
• Ability to create reporting to relevant stakeholders, including post mortems
• Fan Event Delivery
• Support the planning and execution of events supporting Super Bowl, Draft, Combine, NFL FLAG (domestic tentpole events)S, as well as year-round activities in collaboration with local international offices and key business functions
• Assist in delivering gameday and non-gameday fan experiences, kickoff events, watch parties, local market activations internationally, NFL club activations, community initiatives, partner integration, and lead generation activities
• Conduit to the NFL OnePass app (event companion app) content and engagement
• Budgeting
• Support the tracking and management of fan event budgets in the U.S. and internationally
• Assist in monitoring costs to ensure delivery within agreed targets, highlighting risks and opportunities
• Contribute to building event budgets in line with event plans and League procurement processes
• Agency Management
• Support the day-to-day management of event agencies across fan events
• Assist with RFP processes and onboarding of vendors where required
• Maintain strong working relationships with agency partners
• Team & Stakeholder Collaboration
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to support successful event delivery
• Contribute to cross-functional working groups globally
• Assist in coordinating with external partners, including city/host authorities, local organizing committees, government sports bodies, and stadium/team partners
• Required Qualifications
• 7+ years' experience in the events and/or hospitality industry
• Some prior experience in team leadership or mentoring
• Strong knowledge of delivering large-scale fan or public events
• Experience managing or supporting event budgets
• Experience working with multiple partners and agencies
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Commercial awareness with the ability to support revenue-generating initiatives
• Interest in or understanding of American Football is a plus
• Other Key Attributes / Characteristics
• Highly organized with strong time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Effective problem-solver with sound judgment and decision-making ability
• Confident communicator with the ability to collaborate across teams
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills
• Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Builds positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Proactive, enthusiastic, and committed to high standards
• Management Expectations
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior team members
• Ability to contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment
• Willingness to learn and develop management capabilities
• Terms / Expected Hours of Work
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (30%)
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required
• Salary / Pay Range
• Salary
• $115,000 - $140,000 USD
• Benefits Information
• To learn more about our comprehensive benefits offerings, please visit: NFL BENEFITS
• NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.
• The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide an env

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Additional Information

The NFL is seeking a Senior Manager of Event Production to support the delivery and management of the NFL's U.S.-based tentpole events as well as Latin America, Australia, and Asia, with a primary focus on fan experiences. This role will contribute to event planning, operational execution, and fan engagement initiatives, helping deliver high-quality experiences that align with broader business, commercial, marketing, and international market objectives.

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