Manager PMO

Posted:
7/19/2024, 2:46:50 AM

Location(s):
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States ⋅ New York, United States ⋅ North Carolina, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Product

Who We Are:

Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.

The Role and What You’ll Do:

The Project Manager will be responsible for managing the project cadence and Functional Area integration. You will be required to engage and work with multiple functional areas across On Location, which will plan, market, sell, while collaborating with On Location Leaders, internal and external stakeholders. You should be able to demonstrate strong executive presence and leadership skills needed to manage expectations internally and externally.

Main responsibilities will include:

  • Project Planning and Coordination: Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables using AirTable, to ensure the successful execution of the hospitality program.

  • Project Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor project progress, adjusting plans and schedules as necessary to meet evolving requirements.

  • Cross-business Collaboration: Accelerate alignment across teams, integrating different functions, defining, and driving better processes, and coaching and aligning teams and leaders to achieve their desired efficiency.

  • Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and partners, to facilitate effective communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Budget and Cost Management: Working closely with Finance, monitor project budgets, track expenses, and identify cost-saving opportunities to ensure the program remains within budgetary constraints.

  • Project Governance and Cadence: Implement and manage PMO processes and tools to ensure project consistency and compliance with organizational standards, provide PMO support including project governance, documentation, and reporting.

  • Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring the successful delivery of the program despite unforeseen challenges.

  • Change Management: Proactively manage changes to project scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring appropriate approvals are obtained and stakeholders are adequately informed.

  • Continuous Improvement: Advance the Project Management Function. Drive process improvements and best practices to enhance project efficiency, effectiveness, and overall outcomes.

  • Compliance and Regulatory Requirements: Ensure all project activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, particularly those related to health, safety, and environmental sustainability.

You Have These

Project Manager Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field. PMP, PRINCE2, or similar certification is a plus.

  • Proven experience managing large-scale hospitality projects or programs, preferably within the hotel, resort, or tourism industry. Experience with large multi-day, multi-sport global events will be given high consideration and seen as a significant benefit.

  • Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.

  • Proven leadership within a matrix organization involving management of people, process, and resources, which are being allocated across simultaneous projects all having immovable deadlines and high levels of importance and visibility.

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.

  • Exceptional organizational and time management abilities, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

  • Proficiency in project management tools and software, such as Microsoft Project, AirTable, Wetrack or Smartsheet, and familiarity with industry-specific software and systems.

  • Knowledge of hospitality operations, industry trends, and best practices, with a customer-centric mindset and a commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences.

  • Flexibility and adaptability to navigate ambiguity and changing priorities, with a proactive and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.

  • Ability to travel as needed to various project sites and locations, both domestically and internationally.

  • Flexibility to work extended hours and weekends during peak project phases.

  • Strong business acumen and financial literacy, with the ability to manage budgets, analyze financial data, and make data-driven decisions to drive project success.

  • Excellent PowerPoint capabilities

This role offers a unique opportunity to support a high-profile hospitality program and make a significant impact on the organization's success.

Travel:

North America travel to On Location offices would be required. Possible travel to Canada & Mexico. 

How we work: 

Endeavor is at the center of sports, media, entertainment, and fashion and is a largely relationship-based business. To foster an environment of collaboration, develop our future talent, and build on relationships across leadership, peers, and teams, we work from the office 4-5 days per week. Hybrid work from home is possible and is evaluated against current projects, deadlines, and collaborative working sessions.  We see immeasurable value internally and throughout the core of the businesses we support.

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world’s diverse voices.  

Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the range 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.  Endeavor 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 Range Minimum:

$93,750 annually

Hiring Range Maximum:

$125,000 annually