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TKO Group Holdings, Inc. Affiliate Village Operations 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   Affiliate   Village Operations/Production Manager will be a key member of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Venue Management team with On Location and work in close collaboration with the Infrastructure and Venue Management Teams, focusing primarily on the   Affiliate   Village at the stadium   This role   is responsible 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   Affiliate   products   are delivered to   standard .    Please note that candidates must be local to this city and venue. Key Responsibilities:   Act as the primary point of contact for all   Affiliate   Village   work   products   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   Affiliate   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 production schedules for activations, installations, and operations in line with FIFA delivery timelines. Serve as the on-site decision maker for   Affiliate   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. Support 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 members and onsite contractors to implement solutions, while overseeing health & safety,   permitting   submissions, and all compliance processes for   Affiliate   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   Affiliate   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 handover.   Empowered to make day-to-day operational and production decisions   regarding   Affiliate   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 sporting 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. 

 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: $0 annually(minimum will not fall below the applicable State/local minimum salary thresholds)
 Hiring Rate Maximum: $0 annually

 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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