Location
London Office (Aldwych)

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive, commensurate with experience

About the Role
THE·TEAM operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Our brands and properties division works with iconic brands and rights holders, supporting business growth through all marketing disciplines. We're a trusted partner to every major league, team and venue, building meaningful connections between brands, properties and fans. Headquartered in Los Angeles, THE·TEAM's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney.

The Senior Manager, Event Production & Operations will support the delivery of high-profile NFL International activations on behalf of AMEX, playing a key role in the planning, coordination, and on-the-ground execution of multi-market experiential projects. Working closely with the Senior Operations & Production Director, this role will take ownership of core production workstreams including structure builds and internal fitouts, ensuring seamless operational delivery across international markets.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in sports and live event environments, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate suppliers, and contribute to best-in-class fan experiences.

Key Responsibilities:
- Support the development and delivery of large-scale activations from planning through to execution
- Build detailed production plans including timelines, run of show, logistics, and staffing
- Coordinate event structures, branding, signage, and technical delivery
- Contribute to production documentation, playbooks, and operational frameworks
- Manage international planning requirements such as permits, visas, licenses, and freight
- Act as a key on-site production lead managing workstreams and coordinating suppliers
- Oversee local production elements including print, fabrication, and technical installations
- Support live event delivery including production office management and real-time troubleshooting
- Ensure smooth delivery across build, live, and de-rig phases maintaining high standards
- Collaborate with senior leadership to escalate and resolve issues efficiently
- Support budget development, tracking, and reconciliation including ownership of smaller budgets
- Assist in managing larger budgets ($2M+), ensuring cost tracking and scope adherence
- Manage supplier quotes, purchase orders, and budget documentation accurately
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, vendors, and partners across markets
- Support supplier onboarding and ensure compliance with delivery standards
- Implement health & safety processes and ensure regulatory compliance
- Maintain proactive risk management and address potential issues
- Collaborate across teams to deliver integrated solutions
- Provide guidance and support to junior team members and event staff
- Contribute positively to team culture with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset

Experience
- 6–8 years’ experience in operations and production within experiential and sports industries
- Proven experience delivering large-scale events and activations across multiple markets including premium structure builds
- Experience managing event infrastructure, production elements, and on-site delivery
- Working knowledge of budget management including ownership of budgets up to $500k and contribution to larger budgets ($2M+)
- Strong understanding of health & safety and compliance within live event environments
- Experience working internationally and adapting to different market requirements
- Willingness and availability to travel for site visits over summer months and on-the-ground delivery in October and November

About You
- Strong communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills
- Confident communicator able to convey complex information clearly and lead meetings, calls, and presentations independently
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail, delivering accurate, client-ready work consistently
- Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Solutions-oriented thinker able to anticipate challenges and contribute to problem-solving
- Collaborative team player open to feedback and supportive of colleagues at all levels
- Maintains professionalism and composure under pressure, demonstrating resilience in live event environments
- Demonstrates curiosity and a strong understanding of the sports and entertainment industry

Qualifications
- Relevant qualifications in event production, operations, or related fields are advantageous but not mandatory