Director, NCAA Ground Transportation Program

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On Location is a global leader in premium experiential hospitality, offering ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production and travel management across sports, entertainment, fashion and culture. On Location provides unrivaled access for corporate clients and fans looking for official, immersive experiences at marquee events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, FIFA World Cup 2026, Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, and more. An official partner and/or service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (the Milano Cortina 2026 and Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games), FIFA, NFL, NCAA, UFC, WWE, and PGA of America, the company also owns and operates a number of its own unique experiences. On Location is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world's premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world's premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality. On Location is a global leader in premium experiential hospitality, offering ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production, and travel management across sports, entertainment, fashion, and culture. On Location provides unrivaled access for corporate clients and fans looking for official, immersive experiences at marquee events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, New York Fashion Week, and more. An official partner and/or service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (Paris 2024, Milano Cortina 2026, LA 2028), NFL, NCAA, UFC, and PGA of America, and numerous musical artists and festivals, the company also owns and operates a number of its own unique experiences. On Location is a subsidiary of TKO, a global entertainment, sports, and content company. The Ground Transportation Director is responsible for overseeing and facilitating the workflow, technology, and daily operations of the NCAA Ground Transportation program. They will have end-to-end ownership of the program's progress throughout the year. The ideal candidate will have a passion for sports, transportation, and event management, provide outstanding customer service, and be an enthusiastic professional. The director will be critical in creating outstanding relationships with the NCAA, the Ground Transportation Team, and our motorcoach vendors. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as the primary super user and administrator for the Championship Ground technology platform. Provide first-line user support, troubleshooting issues, answering questions, and escalating technical needs as appropriate. Continuously drive program enhancements by identifying and implementing technological advancements and improvements. Provides leadership and oversight to the NCAA Ground Transportation team, fostering professional development while ensuring strong administrative and organizational support. Oversees cost management and contractual strategy, applying creative solutions to reduce expenses, mitigate risk, and maximize value. Manage and facilitate program workflows with strict timelines. Provides strategic project and portfolio management oversight, applying PMO best practices to drive cross-functional alignment, accountability, and on-time delivery. Build strong relationships and work closely with all partners related to the program, including but not limited to the NCAA, professional bus organizations, and vendors. Work with other Anthony Travel/On Location staff to develop measures to ensure success and resolve issues. Takes initiative to identify solutions to solve process or business problems. Perform situation analysis and decision-making. Implement operational efficiencies, including evaluating current processes for continued improvement. Develop, propose, and present ideas related to the specific transportation needs for NCAA championship events. Travel Must be adaptable with work and travel schedule, and be available to travel for work, which may include extended work hours during nights, weekends, and holidays. This position will require less than 10% travel. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the employee's activities, duties, or responsibilities for this job. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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