Design Project Manager - LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games

Who We Are 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. We provide unrivaled access for corporate clients and fans to official immersive experiences at marquee events such as the Olympic and Paralympic Games, FIFA World Cup 2026, Super Bill, NCAA Final Four, and more. As an official partner to over 150 iconic rights holders—including the IOC, FIFA, NFL, NCAA, UFC, WWE, and PGA of America—we create and manage unique experiences worldwide. On Location is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, a premier sports and entertainment company that owns UFC, WWE, PBR and collaborates through IMG. Role Overview The Creative Group Project Manager drives the execution of creative work across LA28 Olympic Hospitality. This role ensures all projects are delivered on time, on brief, and in full compliance with International Olympic Committee and LA28 Organizing Committee requirements. They act as the central connector across teams—bringing structure to workflows, clarity to priorities, and momentum to delivery. Key Responsibilities Project & Workflow Management Oversee multiple creative work‑streams from intake through to completion; ensuring high-volume of deliverables are kept on track under tight deadlines Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and resource plans; ensuring alignment across both creative teams and the wider company Identify risks and bottlenecks early and proactively resolve scheduling and production issues Project Management Tools Ownership Own and manage our Project Management Tool (Airtable PM Software) as the central system for tracking projects, timelines, and status Maintain accuracy across all projects and create visibility for the team Improve workflows and reporting to drive efficiency Compliance & Approvals (IOC / LA28) Ensure all creative work meets the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and LA28 Organizing Committee guidelines Manage creative submissions end‑to‑end, including full approval of all work from the IOC and LA28 Conduct internal compliance checks before submission to ensure alignment across all assets and accelerated approval from governing bodies Creative Coordination Translate briefs into clear, actionable tasks for design and copy teams Facilitate regular check‑ins across internal teams to ensure alignment on all channels (digital, social, Out‑Of‑Home, sales, CRM) Partner with Creative Leads to maintain quality and intent Stakeholder Management Lead status updates and project check‑ins Align internal teams and external partners on timelines and deliverables Maintain clear, consistent communication across functions Skills & Experience 5–8+ years in creative project management (agency, studio, or brand) Strong experience with project management tools (e.g., Airtable, Asana) Experience managing compliance‑heavy workflows and approvals Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities Excellent communication skills Ability to work across time zones within a global team Success Profile Brings structure without slowing momentum Anticipates and solves problems early Ensures all work is aligned, accurate, and compliant Hiring Rate Minimum $75,000 annually (minimum will not fall below the applicable State/local minimum salary thresholds) Hiring Rate Maximum $100,000 annually Equal Opportunity Employer TKO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non‑discrimination in employment. TKO makes employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, without considering an employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. TKO also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state or local laws. For information about Privacy and Information Security for TKO employment candidates, please review our Privacy Policy. For information regarding Terms of Use for this and other TKO websites, please review our Terms of Use. #J-18808-Ljbffr TKO