Design Project Manager - LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games

About the role

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. Role Overview The Creative Group Project Manager drives the execution of creative work across LA28 Olympic Hospitality. This role ensures all projects are delivered on time, on brief, and in full compliance with International Olympic Committee and LA28 Organizing Committee requirements. They act as the central connector across teams-bringing structure to workflows, clarity to priorities, and momentum to delivery.

Responsibilities

• Project & Workflow Management
• Oversee multiple creative work-streams from intake through to completion; ensuring high-volume of deliverables are kept on track under tight deadlines
• Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and resource plans; ensuring alignment across both creative teams and the wider company
• Identify risks and bottlenecks early and proactively resolve scheduling and production
• Project Management Tools Ownership
• Own and Manage our Project Management Tool (Airtable PM Software) as the central system for tracking projects, timelines, and status
• Maintain accuracy across all projects and create visibility for the team
• Improve workflows and reporting to drive efficiency
• Compliance & Approvals (IOC / LA28)
• Ensure all creative work meets with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and LA28 Organizing Committee guidelines
• Manage creative submissions end-to-end, including full approval of all work from the (IOC) and LA28
• Conduct internal compliance checks before submission to ensure alignment across all assets and accelerated approval from governing bodies
• Creative Coordination
• Translate briefs into clear, actionable tasks for design and copy teams
• Facilitate regular check-ins across internal teams, to ensure alignment on all channels (digital, social, Out-Of-Home, sales, CRM)
• Partner with Creative Leads to maintain quality and intent
• Stakeholder Management
• Lead status updates and project check-ins
• Align internal teams and external partners on timelines and deliverables
• Maintain clear, consistent communication across functions

Requirements

• 5-8+ years in creative project management (agency, studio, or brand)
• Strong experience with project management tools (e.g., Airtable, Asana)
• Experience managing compliance-heavy workflows and approvals
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work across time zones within a global team
• Success Profile
• Brings structure without slowing momentum
• Anticipates and solves problems early
• Ensures all work is aligned, accurate, and compliant
• Hiring Rate Minimum:
• $75,000 annually(minimum will not fall below the applicable State/local minimum salary thresholds)
• Hiring Rate Maximum:
• $100,000 annually
• TKO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employme

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