Affiliate Village Ops & Production Manager; HOU - FIFA World Cup TM

Position: Affiliate Village Ops & Production Manager (HOU) - FIFA World Cup 26TM
Role

Summary:

Village Operations/Production Manager will be a key member of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Venue Management team with On Location and work in close collaboration with the Infrastructure and Venue Management Teams, focusing primarily on the This role is responsible for the planning, integration, execution, and seamless delivery of all temporary outdoor Village hospitality spaces and activations. This role requires strong operational oversight, production management expertise, and close collaboration with internal functional areas and production partners to ensure all Affiliate products are delivered to standard.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as the primary point of contact for all Affiliate Village work products at the assigned venue, ensuring smooth planning, installation, operation, and dismantling phases in alignment with all On Location FA’s, especially Infrastructure.

Oversee day-to-day operations [Bump In, Reset, Bump Out] within the Affiliate Villages, ensuring timelines, safety standards, and quality requirements are met.

Ensure timely production and updates of diagrams and comply with fire marshal codes/permitting requirements in alignment with the On Location Architecture Team.

Anticipate and address ADA compliance, fire egress requirements, and potential issues affecting Emergency Action Management plans (EAP) to ensure all public-facing areas meet safety and accessibility standards. Experience/Qualifications Needed:
Significant experience in operations and/or production management for large-scale outdoor temporary event builds around sporting events, festivals, or touring shows.

Experience coordinating cross-functional teams under tight deadlines. Knowledge of Union Labor and Policies The ability to remain in a standing position for extended periods, except where sitting is permitted by law or reasonable accommodation is required. Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in a variety of weather conditions. Must be fluent in English, both written and verbal proficiency  Legally able to work with no assistance in sponsorship in the United States.

Ability to pass Accreditation process. This role will be paid as a weekly rate, based on 40 hours per week.

On Location is a global leader in premium experiential hospitality, offering ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production and travel management across sports, entertainment, fashion and culture.

On Location provides unrivaled access for corporate clients and fans looking for official, immersive experiences at marquee events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, FIFA World Cup 2026, Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, and more. An official partner and/or service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (the Milano Cortina 2026 and Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games), FIFA, NFL, NCAA, UFC, WWE, and PGA of America, the company also owns and operates a number of its own unique experiences.

On Location is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company.
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