Manager, Games Event Management - Nbc Sports

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As the Manager, Games Event Management, you will be responsible for partnering with the Director, Games Event management and VP, Production Operations. You will complete and assist with any task related to Olympic Games and be highly knowledgeable in the Hoteling Industry which includes the NBC Olympic accommodation plan for the upcoming Olympic Summer Games in Paris and Winter Games in Milan Cortina.

Responsibilities:

• Assume a key role in organizing accommodation plans for the 1,500+ NBCU employees traveling to the Olympic host-city
• Manage rooming lists, hotel blocks, and additional system data within NBC's CRM system (SCORE)
• Liaise directly with hotels to negotiate contracts and communicate business needs
• Coordinate with internal NBC Departments to ensure onsite needs are met
• Assist with organizing the NBC Olympics accommodation budget and preform regular audits of system data to ensure accuracy
• Support air travel data management including arrivals and departures projects.
• Maintain relations with air vendors and partner airlines
• Help with the recruitment, training, and management of Games-time staff at the host-city Logistics Office
• Perform additional operational tasks as needed by the Department

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Travel and Tourism or equivalent years of experience
• Minimum four (4) years' of project management experience, preferably in travel and sports, and/or special events
• Previous hotel or accommodations experience
• Thorough knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
• Attention to detail
• Travel required including being on-site for two months at the Olympic Games
• Experience collaborating across an organization and working with diverse personalities and levels an asset

Desired Characteristics:

• Minimum five (5) years' experience managing large scale events preferred
• Previous international experience
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment
• Excellent communication skills and organization
• Ability to problem solve and take initiative
• Strong comfort level with navigating systems
• Flexibility to take on additional projects

Additional Requirements:

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be willing to work long hours and on weekends and to travel domestically and internationally
• Willingness to travel to Paris for approximately eight weeks and work overtime
• Must be "on call" 24 hours a day / 7 days a week during designated Games-time period

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. During the lead up and throughout Games Time, there is the expectation of daily work on-site.

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