DIRECTOR, ON-SITE TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT - MILANO

Director, On-Site Technology Management - Milano Lombardia EUR 70.000 - 90.000 Who We Are On Location is a premium experience provider, offering world class hospitality, ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production, and travel management across sports, entertainment, and fashion. From unrivaled access for corporate clients to guests looking for fully immersive experiences at marquee events, On Location is the premier and official service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (Paris 2024, Milano Cortina 2026, LA 2028), NFL, NCAA, UFC and PGA of America, and numerous musical artists and festivals. The company also owns and operates a number of unique and exclusive experiences, transforming the most dynamic live events into a lifetime of memories. On Location is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company. The Role and What You'll Do We are seeking a highly experienced and qualified Director of On-site Technology Management with extensive experience in managing technology for large-scale events. The on-site technology management will play a crucial role for technology in the successful execution of the Official Hospitality Program for the Olympic and Paralympic Games for Milano Cortina 2026. This role will be responsible for directing, managing, supervising, and coordinating all activities of the Technology Functional Area. This includes hiring technical personnel to design, configure, and implement hardware and software systems, in addition to procurement of computer hardware/software operating systems. This position reports to the VP of Business and Technology Integration. Manage the technology and IT infrastructure for all events, including planning, implementation, and operations. Act as the technical liaison between Milano Cortina 2026's functional areas and our internal functional areas such as Technology, Event Production, Security, and Workforce. Hire, cultivate and manage Inventory, Cluster, and Venue Technology managers to be the primary point of contact for our internal and external clients throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring timely communication and coordination of all necessary parties. Develop and manage a team of technology professionals to ensure all technology-related activities are performed effectively and efficiently for all on-site and off-site venues. Work closely with each Functional Area of the project to ensure each FA's technology needs are collected and presented to our corporate technology teams for assessment, procurement, allocation, and management in accordance with On Location's corporate technology standards and policies. Work with our corporate procurement and technology teams to identify vendors for equipment needs and negotiate contracts if necessary. Manage the overall budget for technology-related expenses and ensure that all expenditures are within budgetary constraints for the Hospitality Program of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Ensure that all technology-related activities comply with EU regulatory requirements and industry standards. Develop and implement disaster recovery plans for all technology-related systems to ensure business continuity for all on-site and off-site venues during Gamestime. Identify and evaluate emerging technologies that can enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of technology-related activities. Develop and maintain relationships with technology vendors and service providers to ensure timely delivery of technology solutions and services. You have these Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field. 10+ years of experience in technology management, project management, and/or business operations with a strong knowledge of current and emerging technologies, including networking, software, and hardware platforms. Experience working in a client-facing role, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients. Proven track record of managing technology infrastructure and delivering successful technology solutions for large-scale events. Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex problems and develop innovative solutions. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. #J-18808-Ljbffr