Sports Partnership Project Manager

Purpose of the Job Our client offers a suite of tools that is used daily by billions and trusted by over 6 million businesses. These seamlessly integrated solutions connect devices, apps, and people, fostering collaboration and transforming ideas into action. Partnerships are at the heart of how they connect their products with the passions of their users. This role supports a client team that acts as subject matter marketing and partnership experts who deliver high-impact deals that place the client brands at the heart of global culture. The team requires sponsorship project management expertise, specifically subject matter expertise in property management, advising on brand marketing, content creation, and business development. Expertise level cross-functional orchestration is required to activate the client’s presence at events. We will require a blend of strategic vision and "roll-up-your-sleeves" project management, in collaboration with our client’s global marketing, product marketing, and external agencies to ensure activities are world-class and cohesive. This role is based remotely in the United States.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Advisory: Act as the internal consultant for sports and entertainment property management, providing insights on brand marketing, fandom, media, talent, and strategic planning.
• Portfolio Management: Support the day-to-day strategy and execution for international soccer, NBA/WNBA, and Olympic portfolios.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Manage the "connective tissue" between global product teams, regional marketing leads, and external agency partners.
• Content & Activation: Oversee the development of branded content and on-site/digital/social activations that drive product awareness and user engagement.
• Business Development: Identify opportunities within existing partnerships to further our client’s business objectives and technological integration.
• Measurement: Collaborate with Measurement leads to analyze and optimize performance of partnerships, uncovering actionable insights for marketers.

Knowledge, Skills + Experience

• Stakeholder Management: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and align diverse cross-functional teams (Product, Legal, Finance, Marketing, PR) at all levels.
• Works at the pace of culture: Proven ability to thrive in ambiguity, independently prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, high-growth, rapidly changing environment, and communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively to executive leadership.
• Experience working across diverse international markets.
• A passion for how technology and AI can enhance the fan experience.
• Strong storytelling skills with a flair for creative content strategy.
• Highly motivated, determined problem-solver with rigorous attention to detail
• Proactively seek out answers, solutions, and information
• Adaptable and comfortable in a dynamic environment, with the capability to maintain a sense of zen and positivity when directives are shifting, as well as share that calm with all around you
• You are a true team player and your first priority is the client’s satisfaction
• Self-starter and effective, highly organized problem solver
• Contains a love of efficiency, the desire to produce a high-quality deliverable, and an ability to execute against multiple projects ​in a technical work environment with often uncertain circumstances
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Experience engaging with multiple stakeholders and cross functional teams
• Self-motivated, flexible individual with strong communication and leadership skills
• Proven ability to proactively establish rapport, credibility and influence, and drive results throughout a highly matrixed organization

Qualifications

• Experience: 6–10 years of experience in sports/entertainment marketing, partnership management, or a related agency role.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Deep knowledge of the global sports and media landscape, product and technology experience preferred.
• Project Management: Proven track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects with high attention to detail.
• Relationship Building: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and maintain professionalism with high-level executives and external partners.
• Self-Starter Mentality: Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Deep Curiosity for AI and Technology required

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