Description
NASCAR is seeking an experienced Manager, San Diego Event Operations, to lead the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of special event operations.
This role will oversee complex event initiatives, venue operations, and cross-functional projects that deliver exceptional experiences for fans, partners, and stakeholders.
The position requires extensive travel and will initially support a 1-3 month assignment in the San Diego area leading up to the Anduril 250 NASCAR Cup Series race at Naval Base Coronado in August 2027.
Responsibilities
- Lead the strategic planning, coordination, and execution of NASCAR special events and select organisational initiatives.
- Serve as a key operational leader supporting the planning and execution of the Anduril 250 NASCAR Cup Series event at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego.
- Support temporary on-site event operations assignments, including an initial 1-3 month deployment in the San Diego market leading up to major event execution.
- Oversee venue readiness, event logistics, production schedules, and on-site operations to ensure safe, efficient, and successful event execution.
- Provide operational leadership throughout all phases of events, including planning, setup, execution, and breakdown.
- Ensure event operations align with NASCAR's safety, operational, and risk management standards.
- Develop and manage event budgets, project timelines, resource allocation, and operational priorities.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes, optimise spending, and improve operational efficiency and overall business performance.
- Establish and implement operational standards, playbooks, and scalable processes to drive consistency across events.
- Champion innovation through technology, reporting, and workflow improvements that enhance event operations and organisational effectiveness.
- Partner with cross-functional teams, including Competition, Design & Development, Experience, Marketing, Security, Sustainability, and Guest Services, to align event operations with business objectives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, executive leadership, vendors, agencies, contractors, and external partners.
- Oversee vendor and partner relationships to ensure operational requirements, performance expectations, and organisational objectives are met.
- Lead complex, cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives from initial planning through successful execution.
- Serve as a trusted partner to leadership by providing operational insights, identifying opportunities for improvement, and supporting strategic business priorities.
Requirements
- Ten or more years of experience in event operations, venue management, hospitality operations, or a related field.
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university preferred.
- Demonstrated experience leading large-scale live events, complex operational initiatives, and cross-functional projects.
- Experience in professional sports, motorsports, or live entertainment preferred.
- Strong strategic planning, project management, budgeting, and resource allocation skills.
- Proven ability to develop and implement operational processes, identify efficiencies, and drive continuous improvement.
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with executive leadership, internal teams, and external partners.
- Ability to balance long-term strategic objectives with hands-on operational execution.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with a high level of accountability, attention to detail, and follow-through.
- Valid driver's license in good standing and ability to meet company driving record requirements.
- Ability to travel up to 75% of the time, including extended periods supporting on-site event operations.
- Ability to comply with NASCAR's substance abuse policy.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package focused on wellness
- Opportunities to grow and develop both personally and professionally