Job Summary: As the Manager, Business Operations, WME Sports, this role supports, coordinates and collaborates with all functional areas of the agency - HR, Legal, Finance, IT, and Communications - on behalf of WME's Sports department. The Manager creates and manages systems and processes based on the department's business goals that drive efficiencies and optimize productivity both within the department and across the organization. This role also supports the EVP, Business Operations and broader Executive Leadership Team (ELT) in carrying out agency-wide initiatives and projects and similarly managing agency-wide systems to enhance efficiency and drive overall business performance.
Reporting: This role dual reports into the agency's EVP, Business Operations and the heads of the WME Sports divisions
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Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and improve daily function of WME's Sports division to ensure business functions are in line with department and company-wide strategic goals
- Drive operational efficiencies across the department and broader agency; includes optimizing information flow, meetings, systems, processes, and agent development initiatives
- Develop, support, and maintain detailed work plans, timelines, and status reports on key initiatives
- Provide the ELT and department leadership a comprehensive view of key considerations for prioritizing initiatives, internal & external events, and engagements, and then work to execute on those priorities (events may include internal meetings, retreats, industry lounges and other events)
- Ensure agency-wide policies and procedures are adopted and adhered to at the department level
- Resource and coordinate efforts among the department's assistants and coordinators, providing pathways for development
- Work closely with the Architecture and Client Strategy teams to identify and assist in organizing opportunities for department clients
- Create and maintain mechanisms for greater information sharing and dealmaking among departments and across WME Group
- Manage the department's presence in digital and print materials and resources, including but not limited to decks, websites, and social media channels
- Manage department information and approvals including email distribution lists, client rosters and bios, department reporting, T&E, and charitable spending
Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the range shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. The company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.
Hiring Range Minimum:
$82,500 annually
Hiring Range Maximum:
$110,000 annually
WME is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.