Technical Project Manager – Sports, Events, and Ticketing Expertise (Contract)

About us:

Working at Tech Holding isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to be a part of something bigger. We are a full-service consulting firm that was founded on the premise of delivering predictable outcomes and high-quality solutions to our clients.  Our founders and team members have industry experience and have held senior positions in a wide variety of companies – from emerging startups to large Fortune 50 firms – and we have taken our combined experiences and developed a unique approach that is supported by the principles of deep expertise, integrity, transparency, and dependability.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Technical Project Manager with a proven background in sports, events, and ticketing. The ideal candidate will be adept at managing digital projects and ticketing system implementations, bringing a strong understanding of the industry's technical and operational intricacies. This is an exciting opportunity to lead complex, high-impact projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee end-to-end technical project delivery across sports, events, and ticketing domains, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including internal teams, clients, and vendors, to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with business goals and priorities.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives, with a focus on ticketing platforms, digital experiences, and innovative solutions tailored to the events and sports industry.
• Create detailed project plans, roadmaps, timelines, and resource allocation, maintaining effective communication throughout project lifecycles.
• Drive technical solutions for ticketing implementations, integrations, and upgrades, ensuring seamless customer experiences.
• Facilitate regular project status updates, stakeholder meetings, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with engineering, design, and digital teams to align technical requirements with creative vision and operational goals.

Requirements:

• Experience: 8+ years in technical project management, with significant exposure to sports, events, or ticketing industries.
• Digital Expertise: Background in digital projects or digital agency environments, with a focus on customer experience, ticketing, or related technologies.
• Ticketing Mastery: Strong knowledge of ticketing platforms and implementation processes; experience managing complex ticketing system rollouts is highly desirable.
• Leadership: Exceptional team leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Technical Acumen: Solid understanding of technology stacks, integrations, and project delivery processes.
• Communication: Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to navigate complex client and vendor relationships.
• Location Flexibility: Must be based in NYC or London and available to work in-office three days per week.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a fast-paced digital agency or similar environment.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale digital transformation initiatives in the sports or events space.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or similar project management methodologies

Must have: 

• JIRA, Confluence
• Scrum framework expert 
• Reporting on KPI and Critical Success Factors (CSFs) 
• Ability to put together a process centered around Agile delivery 

Hourly Rate: $105–120/hr  (New York)

Tech Holding is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and we consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. If you require accommodation in the application process, please contact our HR