Senior Manager, Golf Events

Who We Are:

IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency, specializing in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and event management. It powers growth of revenues, fanbases and IP for more than 250 federations, associations, events, and teams, including the National Football League, English Premier League, International Olympic Committee, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, ATP and WTA Tours, the AELTC (Wimbledon), Euroleague Basketball, CONMEBOL, World Rugby, DP World Tour, and The R&A, as well as UFC, WWE, and PBR. IMG 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.

The Role

Lead the operational planning, execution and successful delivery of all tournament operations associated with the Sony Championship. Reporting the Tournament Director, this role leads the operational planning process, oversees venue and vendor management, develops event infrastructure, manages budgets and ensures an exceptional experience for players, partners, spectators, volunteers, Sony and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Tournament Operations

• Develop and execute the tournament operations plan from initial planning through event completion.

• Build and maintain comprehensive operational timelines and project plans.

• Oversee all venue infrastructure including tents, structures, utilities, fencing, flooring, signage, décor and temporary facilities.

• Lead site planning and venue logistics.

• Manage tournament build and tear-down schedules.

• Oversee volunteer recruitment, organizational structure and training.

• Ensure operational readiness across all functional areas.

Vendor & Supplier Management

• Source, negotiate and manage operational vendors and contractors.

• Develop scopes of work and monitor vendor performance.

• Manage procurement and equipment rentals.

• Ensure vendors meet contractual obligations, safety requirements and event standards.

Venue & Course Operations

• Serve as the primary operational liaison with the host venue.

• Coordinate course setup requirements with tournament officials.

• Manage compound locations, parking plans, transportation routes and back-of-house operations.

• Coordinate utilities, power, water, internet and communications infrastructure.

Budget Management

• Develop and manage the tournament operations budget.

• Monitor expenditures and identify cost efficiencies.

• Process purchase orders and invoices.

• Assist with financial forecasting and reconciliation.

 
Key Results Areas

• Maximize expense budgets while maintaining best in class experiences, both at the individual and aggregate level

• Build the prestige, profile, and sustainable brand equity of each event and program

• Provide tangible thought leadership across events and geographic regions

• Affect innovation / change within a traditional sport

Essential Job Knowledge and Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required

• 8+ years work experience in events, hospitality and/or sponsorship services

• Strong organization, communication and interpersonal skills

• Attention to detail; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and produce high quality work

• Willingness to travel work non-traditional hours and weekends; ability to travel

• Effective in both independent and team working environments

• Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint is essential. Experience with design programs desirable

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the hourly rate shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. The company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

Hiring Rate Minimum:

$75,000 annually(minimum will not fall below the applicable State/local minimum salary thresholds)

Hiring Rate Maximum:

$100,000 annually

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