Business Operations Manager, Global Brand Initiatives

We are seeking a highly experienced Business Operations Manager to support a large-scale, global brand initiative tied to a major international event. This role will be instrumental in translating strategy into execution, driving alignment across cross-functional teams, and ensuring seamless delivery of high-visibility projects.

You will work at the center of a fast-paced, highly matrixed organization, partnering with teams across brand, marketing, product, partnerships, and regional markets. This role requires a strong operator who thrives in ambiguity, brings structure to complex initiatives, and can effectively engage with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Lead end-to-end execution of complex, cross-functional initiatives from planning through delivery
• Build and manage integrated workplans with clear priorities, milestones, ownership, and success metrics
• Drive alignment across teams including brand, marketing, product, partnerships, and regional stakeholders
• Establish scalable processes, tools, and ways of working to enable efficient execution
• Identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks early, and implement mitigation strategies
• Facilitate decision-making by clarifying roles, responsibilities, and next steps
• Communicate progress, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership
• Coordinate with external partners, agencies, and stakeholders to ensure seamless collaboration
• Support budget tracking and vendor coordination as needed

• 8+ years of experience in business operations, program management, or related roles
• Proven ability to lead complex initiatives in a global, matrixed organization
• Strong project and program management skills, including planning, risk management, and execution tracking
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working cross-functionally with both business and technical teams
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (or similar tools) and presentation development (PowerPoint, Keynote, or equivalent)

• Experience supporting global brand initiatives, campaigns, or large-scale events
• Background in consumer brands, sports, entertainment, or media environments
• Experience working with external partners, talent, or agencies
• Familiarity with budget tracking and vendor management
• Experience in large, highly matrixed organizations

Experience with project management and collaboration tools such as Asana, Jira, Smartsheet, or similar platforms is a plus. Familiarity with shared document platforms and communication tools is expected.

• A proactive, solutions-oriented operator with a strong bias for action
• Someone who can bring clarity and structure to complex, evolving initiatives
• A highly effective communicator who can influence across all levels of an organization
• A collaborative partner who thrives in cross-functional environments
• A detail-oriented professional who can balance strategic thinking with execution
  

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