Events Project Manager – NBA Africa

Reporting to the NBAA Africa Event Lead, the Events Project Manager will be responsible for the planning, executing and project management of events and basketball programs as required by NBAA. The role includes management/support of all operational, administrative, financial and logistical aspects of event planning and execution.

The event and operations objectives of the NBAA include the following:

Conduct top-level, first-class professional basketball and partner related events across Africa Build the popularity and awareness of basketball and NBA across Africa Ensure consistency in the delivery of each event across the various markets Maximize budget and find synergies between each event/venue.

This role will report directly to the Events Lead, helping to progress all aspects of NBAA events. This position will encompass 65% travel in support of programs and partner deliverables across the continent.

Major Responsibility:

  • Key contributor to the planning and execution of NBAA events (e.g., basketball activities, hospitality events, fan activities, festivals, concerts etc.).
  • Develop client event strategies and recommend the budget, operational planning, and objectives within approve plans.
  • Create and manage event planning and execution templates.
  • Manage all NBA event related admin as it pertains to all supporting departments, legal, finance, basketball operations, compliance, risk, health and safety Contribute in Game Presentation and In-Arena Fan Experience, in cooperation with Live Program and Entertainment team Support management of event budgets, including tracking all event-related expenses.
  • Support management of agencies & vendors including market research, contracting process and on-going management Lead management of internal processes across due diligence and contractual deliverables for event related vendors and suppliers.
  • Support creative development for events, including management of the agency and internal processes Support management of logistics company responsible for event equipment and logistics.
  • Support Global Partnerships on partner deliverables including managing partners activations at venues .
  • Assist development and execution of on-site and post-event research
  • Produce and manage fact sheets for each event, including the development of event recaps & evaluations.
  • Maintain open and ongoing communication lines with the events teams in NBA and BAL offices, including Dakar, Johannesburg, London, and New York/New Jersey.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

  • Verbal and written fluency in the English.
  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant global events experience
  • Demonstrated track record of managing events, preferably in the sports industry.
  • Available to work occasional weekends
  • Available to work across US/UK/SA time zones
  • Portuguese and French language skills, a plus
  • Ability to work independently in a complex and dynamic environment Ability to develop strong relationships, both internally and externally, to execute successful events, based on stated objectives.
  • Demonstrate high competency in events planning and operations
  • Team-player, self-motivated and goal-oriented
  • Basketball knowledge and affinity, a plus
  • Must have a track record of successful budget oversight/management
  • Possess effective communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to resolve issues
  • Able to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines
  • Detail-oriented and very well organized .
  • High level of proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Willingness to travel significantly across Africa Experience

Educational Background:

  • Bachelor’s degree required

Head Of Event Operations – Formula 1

About The Role

At F1, we are continually driving further to deliver the same end goal; to unleash the greatest racing spectacle on the planet.

So that we can reach these elite-level standards, Formula 1 are seeking a Head of Event Operations to provide strategic oversight for all aspects of Grand Prix delivery across all circuit venues.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

As Head of Event Operations, you will be leading the team to deliver the operational plan, development, and ongoing management of F1 suppliers at Grand Prix races.

This will include input and coordination into circuit design, build & layout, venue overlay, permitting, partner activations, experience activations, promoter co-ordination, safety and security.

You will also be responsible for coordinating and communicating with relevant F1 departments to ensure a fully integrated approach to Grand Prix delivery, as well as liaising with F1 functions and race promoters to ensure of a successful Grand Prix production which is to global standards on event delivery and event fan experience management.

Permanent communication with F1 internal stakeholders will be another responsibility in this role so that, when necessary, you can adapt for specific experience and client requirements and to support commercial revenue streams across each grand prix.

To help inform future events, you will be responsible for conducting post-event data and strategic analysis.For further information, please view Additional Information.

About You

For this role, you must have a minimum education level of a BA/BS Degree. Having extensive experience in a related role and environment would also be essential as Head of Events.

Previous senior leadership would also be beneficial for this role, being able to serve as a proactive and decisive leader with excellent communication skills and a strategic mindset.

You must have the ability to manage activities within the functional area and make independent decisions using sound judgment.

As the Head of Events flexibility will be vital as you will often be working evenings, weekends and holidays. There will also be a lot of travelling involved within this role.

Finally, knowledge of the sports and live entertainment industry would put you at an advantage for this role.

As a united team we achieve great things together. Are you ready to unleash and develop your potential at F1?