Commercial Village Operations & Production Manager - FIFA World Cup 2026™ job opportunity at TKO Group Holdings, Inc..



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TKO Group Holdings, Inc. Commercial Village Operations & Production Manager - FIFA World Cup 2026™
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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 Summary:   Reporting directly to the Venue   Infrastructure   Manager and Venue Manager , the Commercial Village Operations/Production Manager will be a key member of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Venue Management team with On L ocation   and work in close collaboration with the   Infrastructure and Venue Management Teams , focusing primarily on the   Commercial   Village at the stadium   Th is role   is r esponsible for   the planning,   integration, execution , and seamless delivery of all   temporary   outdoor Village hospitality spaces and activations. This role requires strong operational oversight, production management   expertise , and close collaboration with internal   functional areas   and production partners to ensure all commercial   products   are delivered to standards.   Key Responsibilities:   Act as the primary point of contact for all Commercial Village   work   product s   at the assigned venue, ensuring smooth planning, installation, operation, and dismantling phases   in alignment with all On Location FA’s, especially Infrastructure.   Oversee day-to-day operations   [Bump In, Reset, Bump Out]   within the C ommercial   Villages , ensuring timelines, safety standards, and quality requirements are met.   Ensure   timely   production   and updates   of diagrams and   comply with   fire marshal codes/permitting requirements   in alignment with the On Location Architecture Team.   Coordinate with   Infrastructure Supervisor,   Venue Manager, Assistant/Deputy Venue Manager, FIFA Venue Manager, and all functional   area leads   to   align   operations across the venue.   Maintain and   monitor   a high level   and   detailed , minute by minute p roduction   schedules for activations, installations, and operations in line with FIFA delivery timelines.   Serve as the on-site decision maker for Commercial Village operations, escalating issues per the established plan while assessing how unforeseen challenges affect contractor progress and providing real-time solutions to keep the project on schedule and within budget.   S upport stakeholder communications, ensuring clear,   timely   updates and issue resolution across internal teams and external partners.   Identify   ADA and fire-safety compliance issues early and coordinate with   team membe rs and onsite contractors to implement solutions, while overseeing health & safety ,   permitti ng   submissions, and all compliance processes for Commercial Village installations.   Identify   any changes in graphics, structures, or other event assets during installation that differ from approved drawings or client-approved documents.   Ensure   that all Commercial Village areas are properly   broken-down   post event, while supervising   strike   and site restoration processes are completed on time and to standard as part of   venue   handove r.   Empowered to make day-to-day operational and production decisions   regarding   Commercial Village activations.   Escalate issues to   Venue   Infrastructure   Manager   and/ or FIFA counterparts as per the agreed escalation plan.   Anticipate and address ADA compliance, fire egress requirements, and potential issues affecting Emergency Action Management plans   (EAP)   to ensure all public-facing areas meet safety and accessibility standards.     Experience/Qualifications Needed:   Significant experience   in operations and/or production management for large-scale   outdoor temporary   event builds   around s porting   events, festivals, or touring shows.   Strong   track record   of managing multiple vendors, activations, and hospitality spaces in complex environments.   Experience coordinating cross-functional teams under tight deadlines.   Knowledge of Union Labor and Policies   Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation ( modify   based on country form of measurement)   The ability to remain in a standing position for extended periods, except where sitting is   permitted   by law or reasonable   accommodation   is   required .    Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in a variety of weather conditions.   Must be fluent in English, both   written and verbal   proficiency       Legally able to work with no   assistance   in sponsorship   in the assigned country.   Ability to pass   Accreditation   process.   *The compensation for this role is $2200 weekly. 

 TKO EEO Statement: TKO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment. TKO makes employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, without considering an employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. TKO also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state or local laws. For information about Privacy and Information Security for TKO employment candidates, please review our Privacy Policy . For information regarding Terms of Use for this and other TKO websites, please review our Terms of Use.

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