Lead the end-to-end project management of the event, maintaining a robust project plan aligned with SailGP processes and timelines.
Drive effective communication across teams and stakeholders to ensure smooth coordination and successful delivery.
Monitor progress, adjust plans proactively, and ensure accountability and transparency throughout.
Act as SailGP’s in-market representative, managing all local stakeholder relationships and obligations within the Host Venue Agreement.
Organise and report on key stakeholder meetings and maintain strong local engagement.
Oversee all venue design, infrastructure planning, build, operation, and dismantle activities, ensuring high standards across land and water-based elements.
Lead site operations and services, including health & safety, crowd management, catering, ticketing, branding, accreditation and more.
Lead on the recruitment and management of the local event team.
Lead on the budget development and financial oversight, ensuring adherence to procurement, finance and legal policies.
Oversee the development and execution of key safety and emergency management plans.
Ensure compliance across local regulations, ISO20121 standards and internal risk and safety protocols.
Lead local team on all permitting and licensing processes, acting as liaison with authorities to ensure legal deadlines are met.
Oversee the delivery of a compelling and inclusive fan experience program, including ticketing, activations and content creation tailored to the local market.
Coordinate the event announcement and ticket sales campaigns with regional and global marketing leads.
Monitor and adapt ticketing and promotional strategies as needed.
Support partnership activation and fulfilment in line with commercial objectives and contractual obligations.
Requirements
Proven experience in large-scale event planning and operations, preferably in an international or high performance sporting environment.
Strong leadership, stakeholder management and cross-functional project coordination skills.
Budget and procurement management experience.
Ability to thrive under pressure and navigate complex, fast-paced environments.