Sports Partnership Project Manager

HH Global offers a suite of tools used daily by billions and trusted by over 6 million businesses. The Sports Partnership Project Manager will support a client team in delivering high-impact deals for sports and entertainment properties, requiring expertise in brand marketing, content creation, and project management.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• 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
• 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, and communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively to executive leadership
• 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, with the capability to maintain a sense of zen and positivity when directives are shifting, as well as share that calm with all around you
• You are a true team player and your first priority is the client's satisfaction
• Self-starter and effective, highly organized problem solver
• Contains a love of efficiency, the desire to produce a high-quality deliverable, and an ability to execute against multiple projects in a technical work environment with often uncertain circumstances
• 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