Senior Manager, Programming & Booking Plaza

At the Tennessee Titans, we’re dedicated to a winning culture, making a meaningful impact in our community, and creating moments that bring people together. We pursue excellence in everything we do and foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and relentless commitment because we are dedicated to being a part of something bigger than ourselves.

What you’ll be doing

The Tennessee Titans are looking for a relationship-driven, creative, and strategic Senior Manager, Programming & Booking - Plaza. This role will lead all public facing programming on the Plaza at Nissan Stadium. 

The Senior Manager, Programming & Booking - Plaza will help shape the vision of how, when, and why the Plaza is programmed, ensuring that diverse, high-quality events are delivered. The ideal candidate will excel at relationship building, strategic leadership, and creative thinking.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the creation, launch, and long-term strategy of public facing programming for the Plaza at Nissan Stadium
• Create Titans self-promoted programming, ensuring that events are a fit for the overall brand and organizational goals
• Establish and maintain relationships with local organizations and partners whose events may be a fit for the Plaza
• Develop the operating budget for each event series, finding creative ways to generate revenue while focusing on the guest experience and community first programming
• Collaborate with Titans departments, vendors, and tenant partners on the planning and successful execution of events
• Partner with stakeholders on schedule of projects around the larger Nissan Stadium campus and East Bank site, ensuring that construction and events can successfully co-exist
• Work with internal departments to build out the Plaza at Nissan Stadium brand, including but not limited to web presence, social media, and other marketing efforts
• Conduct appropriate market research, network, and maintain up-to-date industry knowledge
• Perform other duties as assigned

What you’ll bring

Required Qualifications:

• Is a visionary experience-builder who loves designing moments that feel special, memorable, and deeply connected to a brand’s story
• 5 – 7 years of progressive experience in venue programming, stadium operations, event planning, guest experience, project management, or experiential marketing
• Bachelor's degree in business, Hospitality, Event Management, Tourism, Sports Management, or a related field
• Demonstrated ability to establish successful relationships, work cross-functionally, and connect daily work to broader business goals and long-term vision
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation abilities, and a guest-first mindset

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and cross-functional initiatives  
• Familiarity with Momentus Elite and AutoCAD
• Strong project management skills, including experience overseeing complex timelines and calendars, multiple stakeholders, and organizational goals
• Demonstrated passion and ability to deliver a diverse range of programming
• Ability to work in fast-changing environments with an approach to problem solving that is both open-minded and collaborative

Core Competencies:

• Communication: Pitches programming ideas by using clear, persuasive, audience-adapted communication and acts as the face of the Plaza to local organizations, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Successfully works across Titans departments, vendors, tenant partners, and outside organizations, while coordinating with the broader East Bank campus on construction updates
• Strategic Thinking: Leads the creation, launch, and long-term strategy of the Plaza program, develops operating budgets, and connects programming decisions to brand and organizational goals.
• Adaptability: Balances self-promoted programming, outside partner events, budget realities, and ongoing East Bank construction updates.
• Customer Focus: Focuses on providing exceptional guest experience and community first programming.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Work Environment: Office/Stadium
• Physical Requirements: Ability to sit for extended periods, lift up to 25 pounds
• Schedule: Ability to work non-traditional hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as dictated by the event schedule