Manager, IT Strategy & Operations

Job Description

Who We Are: TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company that comprises UFC, the world's premier mixed martial arts organization, and WWE, an integrated media organization and the recognized global leader in sports entertainment. Together, our organizations reach more than 1 billion households in approximately 210 countries and territories, and we organize more than 300 live events year-round, attracting more than two million fans. TKO is majority owned by Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR), a global sports and entertainment company.

We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Manager, IT Strategy, Transformation & Transformation to support the SVP in driving strategic initiatives across Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures, IT Governance, and IT Operations. The ideal candidate will excel in data analysis, executive-level presentations, and managing critical IT information and artifacts for the leadership team. This role requires exceptional business acumen, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. If you thrive in ambiguity and enjoy working collaboratively to deliver impactful results, we'd love to hear from you!

The Role and What You'll Do:

Job Title: Manager, IT Strategy, Transformation & Operations

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Analysis & Planning:
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging technologies and their potential impact on IT strategy.
• Analyze industry trends and best practices relevant to IT.
• Contribute to the development of long-term IT roadmaps and strategic plans.
• Identify and assess potential risks and opportunities related to IT initiatives.
• Support the development of business cases for new IT investments.

2. Data Analysis & Reporting:
• Accountable for all financial budgeting, and forecasting for IT operations.
• Perform in-depth analysis of IT data (e.g., financial, operational, performance) to identify trends, insights, and areas for improvement.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track key IT metrics and performance indicators.
• Perform in-depth resource and spend analysis to help IT leaders make strategic decisions.
• Support third-party spend management, including vendor contracts and negotiations.
• Manage IT asset lifecycles and ensure optimal utilization.

3. Project & Portfolio Management:
• Accountable for managing the monthly IT project portfolio and initiatives meeting and ensuring all project status, business outcomes and financials are accurately reported.
• Assist in the preparation of project proposals and business cases, including cost-benefit analysis and risk assessments.
• Participate in project greenlighting meetings and provide input on project feasibility and viability.
• Track project milestones, timelines, and budgets.
• Identify and escalate potential risks and issues.

4. Communication & Stakeholder Management:
• Prepare high-quality presentations for senior executives, synthesizing complex information into clear, actionable insights and executive summaries.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization.
• Effectively communicate complex technical and business information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

5. IT Governance & Operations:
• Support IT governance processes and compliance tracking.
• Contribute to the refinement and improvement of IT operational processes.
• Organize and maintain IT information, presentations, and templates for the IT leadership team.
• Ensure all documentation is up-to-date, accessible, and professionally formatted.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in IT, finance, or strategy-related roles.
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., complex formulas, pivot tables, data visualization, macros).
• Proficiency in creating professional presentations using PowerPoint (including data visualization, animations, and effective storytelling).
• Accounting or FP&A experience is a plus
• Project Management certifications / designations is a plus

Preferred Qualifications (Skills & Competencies):
• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Financial Planning and Analysis skills.
• Strong business acumen and ability to connect the dots across multiple domains.
• High energy and ability to work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and adapt to changing priorities.
• Manage multiple workstreams, ensuring high-quality deliverables on time.

TKO unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world's diverse voices.  

TKO is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

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. Endeavor 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:
$93,750 annually

Hiring Range Maximum:
$125,000 annually

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rjbwbw-3-17-181-232-42 in your application.