TKO · 19 hours ago
Deputy Venue Technology Manager - FIFA World Cup 2026™
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelTKO Group Holdings, Inc. is a premium sports and entertainment company that manages iconic properties including UFC and WWE. They are seeking a highly experienced and qualified Deputy Venue Technology Manager to oversee technology for World Cup venues, managing vendors and coordinating technology activities to ensure a seamless experience during the event.
Media and EntertainmentSports
Responsibilities
Work with and support their Sr. Venue Technology Manager in the overall planning, design, delivery, implementation, testing, operation, decommissioning, and reinstatement of all technology services and solutions required at their assigned competition or non-competition venue(s)
Contribute to the detailed venue project planning process for your venue(s), ensuring that the technical and operational spaces, power, network, and equipment required by Technology are incorporated into the planning and executing the technology needs of our Hospitality Venue Management teams and other FAs
Implement the overall strategy for venue operations technology (access control, production, audio/visual, and network infrastructure) to deliver a fantastic experience for our guests
Create effective working relationships with incumbent venue teams and functional areas, general managers, technology managers, and other key venue stakeholders at the organizing committee and On Location
Collaborate with technology partners & suppliers, other functional areas, and incumbent venue teams to maintain a detailed installation schedule for their assigned venue(s), identifying priorities and ensuring all stakeholders understand them
Participate in shifts at the Hospitality Technology Center (HTC) during Load-in, Load-out, and Games time
Monitor and complete helpdesk tickets and other IT Support requests using the Onsite TEC ITSM
Support all the technology needs of your Venue Cluster before, during, and after Games time
Participate in the delivery and retrieval of technology hardware for all competition and operational venues
Develop effective working relationships with incumbent venue teams and functional areas, general managers, technology managers, and other key venue stakeholders, including FIFA, 3rd-party vendors, and On Location
Be the principal owner of all the technology needs for your Venue before, during, and after match days
Provide regular reports to senior management on the technology status at your venues for the duration of the project
Provide support to other functional areas within your cluster
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field experience
Technology management experience in on-site/field technology support and project management, preferably in the ticket and hospitality industry with major sporting events
Project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technology concepts to technical and non-technical teams
End-to-end understanding of how an integrated set of technologies delivers a smooth and efficient venue experience for guests and staff
Demonstrated success in delivering complex, mission-critical technology programs and managing operations through 3rd party vendors and large organizations
Sound understanding of IT and/or telecommunications, including Wi-Fi, network cabling, and troubleshooting
Experience in delivering production IT services within a high availability environment for successful delivery of SLA/OLAs
Experience in managing third-party suppliers in a multi-vendor environment
Proficient in desktop and mobile OS systems such as Windows, Mac OS, Android, iOS, and Linux, including MS Office 365
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment within a high-profile international project
Fluency in both verbal and written English is required; proficiency in Spanish is preferred
Experience working in a technology role in previous medium to large-scale events such as World Cups and/or Commonwealth, Euros, and Olympic Games
Preferred
Experience working in the ticketing, travel, or hospitality industry is preferred but not mandatory
Experience in Audio/Visual systems, configuration, and troubleshooting is preferred but not mandatory
Benefits
Health care
Retirement
Vacation and other paid time off
Additional offerings
Company
TKO
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company.
Founded in 2023
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.08B2024-03-04Post Ipo Secondary· $411.95M
2023-11-09Post Ipo Secondary· $670.32M
2023-09-12IPO
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