About the role
Join a high-impact event partnerships team in a strategic operations role supporting large-scale global activations. This position is ideal for an experienced operator who thrives in fast-paced, cross-functional environments and enjoys turning complex plans into seamless on-the-ground execution.
Responsibilities
- Develop and refine operational plans for major international event programs and associated activations.
- Refresh and maintain an operational playbook that can be adapted for future event partnerships.
- Lead end-to-end planning for onsite requirements, including hospitality, transportation, parking, accommodation, ticketing, and accreditation.
- Coordinate with executive stakeholders on VIP and high-touch hospitality needs.
- Build and execute onsite staff operations plans in partnership with safety, security, and internal communications teams.
- Support contingency planning for workforce, guests, and athlete-related operational scenarios.
- Partner with external agencies on ticketing, accreditation, transportation, and other delivery workstreams.
- Oversee internal submissions, approvals, and communications to keep programs on track.
- Guide operational staff and help prioritize key workstreams across the team.
- Facilitate internal taskforce meetings, prepare executive summaries, and share recommendations to support decision-making.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners and contribute to other working groups as needed.
Skills
- Proven experience in Olympic Games and FIFA World Cup environments.
- Strong background working with executives, board members, or other high-touch stakeholders in major event settings.
- Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt quickly, and remain effective in a fast-moving environment.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently while collaborating across teams.
- Deep subject matter expertise in sport and established relationships within the IOC and FIFA.
- Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders and present to leadership.
- Willingness to travel regularly and work onsite at events.
Preferred Skills
- Experience developing operational playbooks or frameworks for large-scale events.
- Background coordinating complex logistics across multiple stakeholders and agencies.
- Experience supporting executive hospitality or premium onsite experiences.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to pivot when plans change.
- Familiarity with managing communications across global teams and diverse workstreams.
Horizontal Talent is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all people feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from individuals whose experiences and perspectives will help strengthen our team.
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