Production Manager

• Support the planning and execution of large-scale events tied to the sponsorship activations at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
• Play a key role in the live event execution and post-event production of activations at both the FIFA Fan Festival and the Stadium Fan Experience
• Work effectively with both client and internal account teams to flawlessly deliver event programs
• Accountable for the quality of all deliverables and performance throughout the engagement in (up to) 4 host city markets
• Collaborate with the production team and internal account team to execute the project plan
• Support the project plan, ensuring all deliverable dates and financial requirements are met
• Support the development, production, and co-delivery of the goals and requirements
• Collaborate with vendors to ensure quality and that pieces meet core objectives
• Oversee the hiring and training of local on-site staff while managing the day-to-day needs for the programs
• Manage project communications, ensuring issues are documented and addressed
• Manage the PO system and financial flow of the production deliverables
• Document all aspects of the event elements to assist in creating manuals and/or physical training
• Support the procurement of permits, civic documents, and all other permits/paperwork for events
• Collaborate with peers to foster innovation, key learnings and best practices
• Travel to (up to) 4 markets to oversee the activation for load-in/load-out as well as key live event days
• Manage (up to) 8 local market managers

• 3+ years’ experience managing experiential and event production projects within a marketing or communications environment with experience tying business strategy to experiential events
• Available for 5-6 months for both planning and event execution beginning on/around February 1st though July 31, 2026
• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of event production
• Excellent customer focus, interpersonal and written communication skills
• Experience creating and managing budgets
• Ability to handle numerous activations simultaneously with excellent organizational skills, while self-managing priorities and commitments
• Ability to pro-actively anticipate obstacles and create solutions
• Must possess a strong work ethic, can-do attitude, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Willing and able to work nonstandard work hours and weekends as required
• Travel required up to 30-40%
• Requires lifting of boxes and other event assets

• Touring / Road experience a plus
• Passion for sports, entertainment and live events

Robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off