Game Technology Specialist

We understand that to win championships, it starts with the people. That’s why we’re all teammates with a united focus on fostering a winning culture that empowers, values and recognizes each other. Because working together is how we do what’s right for the communities we live, work and play in. It’s how we innovate, learn and grow as individuals and as a group.

And it’s how we elevate lives through the power of basketball.

The Game Day Technology Specialist plays a critical role in delivering a world-class fan, team, and event experience by ensuring the technology that powers live events operates seamlessly. This position serves as the primary technology lead for home games and special events, responsible for the setup, operation, support, and maintenance of game day systems across Target Center. The role also provides technical support for events at Mayo Clinic Square and other venues throughout the Twin Cities, helping create reliable, engaging, and unforgettable event experiences.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these essential functions:

• Ensure all Game Day Technology systems are configured, tested, and operating in compliance with NBA, WNBA, and G League requirements for games and league events.
• Serve as the primary technology lead during Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx home games, providing real-time operational support and rapid issue resolution to ensure seamless event execution.
• Administer and support mission-critical Game Day systems, including scoring, timing, replay, statistics, and other league-mandated technologies.
• Coordinate the setup, testing, operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of hardware, software, and peripheral devices used for games, practices, and special events.
• Act as the primary technical liaison for internal departments, league partners, vendors, visiting teams, contractors, and event stakeholders to ensure technology readiness and successful event execution.
• Organize and coordinate seasonal contractor schedules and game coverage resources to support Game Day operations.
• Provide technical leadership, training, and support to game-night staff and event personnel, including guidance on technology systems, equipment usage, and issue resolution.
• Deliver first-level technical support for Broadcast Technology operations, assisting Control Room staff and supporting critical game presentation and production systems.
• Plan and coordinate technology upgrades, preventative maintenance, and system enhancements while balancing the operational needs of Target Center and other venue events.
• Lead technology-related projects, including equipment deployments, infrastructure improvements, automation initiatives, process optimization efforts, and new system implementations.
• Maintain accurate documentation, equipment inventories, technical procedures, and troubleshooting guides to support operational consistency, knowledge sharing, and staff training.
• Support events at Mayo Clinic Square and other Twin Cities venues by ensuring technology systems are prepared, operational, and aligned with organizational standards.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively support technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong customer service orientation with a commitment to delivering exceptional support to employees, vendors, league partners, and event…