Manager, Emerging Technology Operations

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world.

The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations. Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for eight consecutive years, CAA represents more than 2,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, in addition to coaches, on‑air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, social impact, and sports properties for sales and sponsorship opportunities.

Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally.

CAA is seeking a Manager, Emerging Technology Operations to support some of the company's most important internal and external strategic initiatives in the space. This individual will drive program execution, stakeholder coordination, adoption efforts, governance initiatives, reporting, and operational planning across enterprise emerging technology programs. The ideal candidate is a strong operator who brings structure, accountability, and momentum to complex, cross‑functional initiatives.

• Drive planning, execution, reporting, and process improvement for Vault initiatives, partnerships, and commercialization efforts while maintaining visibility into priorities, milestones, and risks.
• Support rollout, adoption, training, communications, and stakeholder coordination across emerging technology initiatives.
• Track KPIs, business impact, and executive reporting; support governance, compliance, and cross‑functional planning.
• Coordinate vendors, working groups, and strategic business use cases.

• 5-7+ years of experience in program management, operations, consulting, strategy, or related fields.
• Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong project management, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation abilities.
• Experience building dashboards, reporting frameworks, and operational playbooks.

• Experience supporting emerging technology, digital transformation, innovation, or technology programs.
• Change management and organizational adoption experience.

This is a hybrid role based out of our Los Angeles office.

The annual base salary range for this position is as follows:

Los Angeles, CA - $130,000 - $169,000

This position is also eligible for benefits and a discretionary bonus. Ultimately, the salary may vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in the role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. Please talk with a CAA Recruiter to learn more.

At CAA, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits
* package for all regular full-time employees:

Benefits where the company pays 80%-100% of the cost include:

• Medical,
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Telemedicine
• Employee assistance and…