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Project Manager - FIFA World Cup 2026

New York, United States (On-site)

Project Manager - FIFA World Cup 2026

1 Week ago • 3-5 Years • Events

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Job Description

As a Creative Project Manager for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Official Hospitality program, you'll support the planning and execution of creative projects. Collaborating with internal teams and external partners, you will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and align with the program's strategic vision. Responsibilities include planning and managing creative projects, coordinating with internal/external agencies, maintaining project timelines and schedules, reviewing and approving deliverables, monitoring project progress, identifying risks, fostering collaboration, utilizing project management tools, and conducting research. The role requires strong project management skills, creative understanding, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Must have:

3-5 years project management experience (creative/marketing)
Strong understanding of creative processes
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Proficiency in project management tools
Ability to manage multiple projects

Good to have:

Large-scale event or global campaign experience
Passion for soccer and FIFA World Cup knowledge
Knowledge of FIFA marketing/hospitality regulations
Creative problem-solving skills

Who We Are:

On Location is a premium experience provider, offering world class hospitality, ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production, and travel management across sports, entertainment, and fashion. From unrivaled access for corporate clients to guests looking for fully immersive experiences at marquee events, On Location is the premier and official service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (Paris 2024, Milano Cortina 2026, LA 2028), NFL, NCAA, UFC and PGA of America, and numerous musical artists and festivals. The company also owns and operates a number of unique and exclusive experiences, transforming the most dynamic live events into a lifetime of memories. On Location is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company.

Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.

The Role and What You’ll Do:

As a Creative Project Manager for the FIFA World Cup 26™ Official Hospitality program, you will support the planning and execution of creative projects, ensuring deliverables align with the program’s strategic vision. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Creative Operations, you will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.

Assist in planning, organizing, and managing creative projects for the FIFA World Cup 26™ Official Hospitality program.

Coordinate with internal teams and external agencies to develop and execute creative concepts, campaigns, and collateral.

Maintain project timelines, schedules, and status reports to ensure clear communication across stakeholders.

Support the review and approval process for creative deliverables, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and quality standards.

Monitor project progress and identify potential risks or roadblocks, escalating issues as needed.

Foster collaboration among cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive execution of creative projects.

Utilize project management tools to track deliverables and manage resources effectively.

Conduct research and gather insights to inform project planning and execution.

You Have These:

3-5 years of experience in project management, preferably within the creative or marketing industries.

Strong understanding of creative processes, including design, copywriting, and production.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.

Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Pageproof, etc.).

Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality work.

We’d Love If You Also Have These:

Experience working on large-scale events or global campaigns.

Passion for soccer and familiarity with the FIFA World Cup.

Knowledge of FIFA regulations and standards related to marketing and hospitality.

Creative problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to project management.

Join us in creating unforgettable experiences for the FIFA World Cup 26™ Official Hospitality program by leveraging your project management expertise to bring our creative vision to life. Apply today to be part of the excitement!

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world’s diverse voices.  

Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the range shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Endeavor strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

Hiring Range Minimum:

$75,000 annually

Hiring Range Maximum:

$100,000 annually

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$75.0K - $100.0K/yr (Outscal est.)

$87.5K/yr avg.

New York, New York, United States

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About The Company

On Location

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On Location is a global leader in premium experiential hospitality. We offer official ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production and travel management across sports, entertainment, fashion and culture. On Location provides unrivaled access for corporate clients and fans looking for official, immersive experiences at marquee events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, New York Fashion Week and more. An official partner and/or service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (Paris 2024, Milano Cortina 2026, LA 2028), NFL, NCAA, UFC and PGA of America, and numerous musical artists and festivals, the company also owns and operates a number of its own unique experiences. On Location is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company. On Location is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a inclusive workplace environment. Visit onlocationexp.com/careers to explore.