Manager, Field Operations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete logistics and on-site execution for designated events.

• Implement facility logistics, resource scheduling, crew assignments, vendor coordination, and on-site contingency planning.

• Develop and manage event crew grids to fulfill event staffing requirements.

• Act as the main operational liaison for Field Technical Managers, Operations Managers, crews, and production teams.

• Offer event-level insights regarding staffing models, recurring challenges, and process improvements.

• Handle vendor invoices, track expenses, highlight discrepancies, and assist in vendor quote evaluations.

• Foster relationships with vendors, school and conference operations staff, and venue representatives.

• Keep operational documentation, checklists, and standard operating procedures up-to-date.

• Enhance workflows, processes, and technological updates across assigned events while supporting implementation with field teams.

• Collaborate with Operations, Production, Engineering, Finance, and Business Affairs to address logistical challenges.

• Identify ongoing operational issues, suggest solutions, and contribute to data collection and post-event analysis.

• Mentor and supervise coordinators and event crew members.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of management experience in live sports, broadcast, or event operations, including direct oversight of field or event staff.

• Proven experience in managing logistics for multiple sites or events on a seasonal basis.

• Experience in coordinating with vendors, venues, and external partners in a live event context.

• Working knowledge of event budgets, invoicing processes, and cost monitoring.

• Proficient in spreadsheet, writing, and presentation software such as MS Office and Google Suite.

• Skilled in online collaboration tools such as Smartsheet, Playbook, and Slack.

• Ability to manage time-sensitive communications across large and geographically diverse groups at all hours.

• Strong organizational capabilities and the ability to manage multiple concurrent events with shifting priorities.

• Sound judgment in high-pressure situations, with the capacity to make quick on-site decisions and escalate issues appropriately.

• Willingness to travel approximately 30–60% of the year.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Insurance options.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Paid time off.

• Additional benefits as outlined in applicable plan documents.

• Benefits for union-represented employees as per the relevant collective bargaining agreement.