Manager Event Operations

Manager, San Diego Event Operations### Manager, San Diego Event Operations Apply:
SAN DIEGO:
CALIFORNIA:
Full time:
Posted 2 Days Ago:
JR14417
** At NASCAR, you will work alongside passionate people creating experiences fans feel and helping shape the future of sports and entertainment.
** 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.  
** This remote 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. Following the event, the role will continue supporting NASCAR's special events and strategic initiatives nationwide.
** Combining strategic leadership with hands-on execution, this position will lead cross-functional projects, develop scalable operational strategies, and identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, innovation, and consistency across NASCAR's special events. Working closely with executive leadership and key stakeholders, this role will help advance organizational priorities and deliver best-in-class event experiences.  ## What You’ll Do
* Lead the strategic planning, coordination, and execution of NASCAR special events and select organizational 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, optimize 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 organizational 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 organizational 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.
* Perform other duties as assigned.  ##

What You’ll Bring
* 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…