[Hiring] Sports Partnership Project Manager @HH Global

Role Description

This role supports a client team that acts as subject matter marketing and partnership experts who deliver high-impact deals that place the client brands at the heart of global culture.

• Act as the internal consultant for sports and entertainment property management, providing insights on brand marketing, fandom, media, talent, and strategic planning.
• Support the day-to-day strategy and execution for international soccer, NBA/WNBA, and Olympic portfolios.
• Manage the "connective tissue" between global product teams, regional marketing leads, and external agency partners.
• Oversee the development of branded content and on-site/digital/social activations that drive product awareness and user engagement.
• Identify opportunities within existing partnerships to further our client’s business objectives and technological integration.
• Collaborate with Measurement leads to analyze and optimize performance of partnerships, uncovering actionable insights for marketers.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience in sports/entertainment marketing, partnership management, or a related agency role.
• Deep knowledge of the global sports and media landscape, product and technology experience preferred.
• Proven track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects with high attention to detail.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and maintain professionalism with high-level executives and external partners.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Deep curiosity for AI and technology required.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and align diverse cross-functional teams (Product, Legal, Finance, Marketing, PR) at all levels.
• Proven ability to thrive in ambiguity, independently prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, high-growth, rapidly changing environment.
• Experience working across diverse international markets.
• A passion for how technology and AI can enhance the fan experience.
• Strong storytelling skills with a flair for creative content strategy.
• Highly motivated, determined problem-solver with rigorous attention to detail.
• Proactively seek out answers, solutions, and information.
• Adaptable and comfortable in a dynamic environment, maintaining a sense of zen and positivity when directives are shifting.
• True team player with a first priority on client satisfaction.
• Self-starter and effective, highly organized problem solver.
• Love of efficiency, desire to produce high-quality deliverables, and ability to execute against multiple projects in a technical work environment.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Experience engaging with multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated, flexible individual with strong communication and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to proactively establish rapport, credibility and influence, and drive results throughout a highly matrixed organization.

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