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TKO Group Holdings, Inc. Venue Technology Manager (HOU) - FIFA World Cup 26™
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TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.

 The Role and What   You’ll   Do:   We are   seeking   a highly experienced and qualified   Venue Technology Manager   for   Houston , with extensive experience managing technology for large-scale events. The On-site Technology Management Team will be crucial in successfully executing the Official Hospitality Program for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This role will manage   vendors   and   coordinate all activities of the Onsite Technology Functional Area. This includes managing   vendors   to design, configure, and implement hardware and software systems, as well as deploying and collecting computer hardware and software operating systems. This position reports to the Sr. Venue Technology Manager.     Serve   as the on-floor technology lead for assigned areas (e.g., front-of-house, back-of-house, premium spaces, control rooms).     Work with and support their Sr. Venue Technology Manager in the overall planning, design, delivery, implementation, testing, operation, decommissioning, and reinstatement of all technology services and solutions   required   at their assigned competition or non-competition venue(s).    Contribute to the detailed venue project planning process for your venue(s), ensuring that the technical and operational spaces, power, network, and equipment required by Technology are incorporated into the planning and executing the technology needs of our Hospitality Venue Management teams and other FAs.    Implement the overall strategy for venue operations technology (access control, production, audio/visual, and network infrastructure) to deliver a fantastic experience for our guests .     Monitor   critical technology systems and proactively   identify   issues before they   impact   operations or guest experience.   Act as the first escalation point for technology incidents within assigned zones.   Respond to and resolve in-person technology support requests during events.   Provide hands-on troubleshooting for hardware,   software,   connectivity, and user issues.   Document incidents, actions taken, and resolutions for post-event review.     Deploy, configure, and test event-critical technology equipment.   Monitor   shared or high-use devices throughout the event.   Perform quick swaps or repairs to minimize downtime.   Support vendor load-in/load-out activities under the direction of the Senior Venue Technology Manager.   Ensure vendors adhere to approved SOWs, schedules, and venue protocols.   Escalate vendor performance or   scope of   issues to the Senior Venue Technology Manager.   Perform system checks, testing, and setup ahead of upcoming events.   Assist   with technology rehearsals, dry runs, and operational readiness reviews.   Support temporary builds, activations, and special event setups.   Assist   with inventory tracking, storage organization, and asset control.   Ensure equipment is properly returned, charged, and stored after use.   Flag damaged, missing, or aging equipment for repair or replacement.   Assist   with vendor scheduling, onsite coordination, and task execution.   Verify completion of vendor work and report status to the Senior Venue Technology Manager.   Support compliance with venue technology standards and policies.   Handle venue technology support requests during standard operating hours.   Troubleshoot recurring issues and   assist   with root-cause analysis.   Ensure issues are documented and tracked to closure.   Maintain clear communication with the Senior Venue Technology Manager on   issues   of   status and risks.   Provide real-time updates from assigned areas during the event.   Contribute to post-event incident summaries and lessons learned.   Support access control devices as needed throughout the village and venue .          You have these:   Bachelor's degree in Computer Science , Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field   experience .   Technology   management   experience in   on-site/field   technology   support and project management , preferably in the ticket and hospitality industry   with   major sporting events.    P roject management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.   Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technology concepts to technical and non-technical teams.   End-to-end understanding of how an integrated set of technologies deliver s   a smooth and efficient venue experience for guests and staff.   Demonstrated success   in   delivering complex, mission-critical technology programs and managing operations through 3 rd   party vendors and large organizations.   Sound understanding of IT and/or telecommunications , including Wi-Fi, network cabling ,   and troubleshooting.   Experience   in   delivering production IT services   within a high availability environment   for successful delivery of SLA/OLAs.   Experience   in   managing third-party suppliers in a multi-vendor environment.   Proficient   in desktop and mobile OS systems such as Windows, Mac OS, Android, iOS, and Linux , including MS Office 365.   Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment within a high-profile international project.   Fluency in   both   verbal and written English is   required ;   proficiency   in   Spanish   is preferred.    Experience working in a technology role in   previous   medium to large - scale events such as World Cups and/or Commonwealth, Euros, and Olympic Games.      We’d   love   it   if you also have these:   Experience working in the ticketing, travel ,   or hospitality industry is preferred but not mandatory.   Experience in Audio/Visual systems, configuration, and troubleshooting is preferred but not mandatory.    Location:   This position   is   based in Houston (NRG Stadium) 

 TKO EEO Statement: 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.

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