Director, Partner Operations

Director, Partner Operations

On behalf of LA28, USOPC, and USOPP, the Partner Operations (PO) team plays a critical role in enabling the success of the Partnership Marketing (PM) team by leading all operational responsibilities, systems, and processes required to effectively deliver on Commercial Partner commitments. PO is a core function within the broader USOPP Commercial Partnerships Team.

Rooted in operational excellence and driven by a commitment to continuous improvement, the role of the Director, who will report directly to the Vice President, Partnership Marketing, is designed to be the backbone of the partner delivery model, supporting the seamless execution of all contractual rights, benefits, and activations across the LA28 and Team USA portfolios. This team member will work cross-functionally to optimize client experiences, activation planning, internal workflows, deliverable tracking, and reporting—all to ensure best-in-class partner servicing.

The Director will also lead coordination across multiple internal departments, as well as external stakeholder partners including the USOPC, IOC, and IPC to ensure alignment, accountability, and readiness in support of Partner-related milestones and activations. With a deep understanding of sponsorship operations, event marketing logistics, project management, and cross-functional coordination, the Director will ensure that the USOPP operational foundation enhances the commercial strategy, enables world-class partner servicing, and delivers measurable value to LA28, Team USA, and our Commercial Partners. A successful candidate will bring a mindset of operational innovation, a proactive approach to stakeholder management, and a proven ability to implement scalable systems that support a high-performing marketing team.

The annual base salary range for this position is $126,000-180,000. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28's operational business needs and applicable law.

LA28 is committed to fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. LA28 will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and all applicable laws. We strive to build a team that is inclusive and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.