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Project Manager, Sports & Entertainment

WeedmapsIrvine, CA
On-site Full-time $77K/yr - $84.4K/yr

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Experience Level

Manager

Qualifications

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sports Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 3-5+ years of experience in program management, project management, or operations within the sports, entertainment, media, or marketing sectors. Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment.

About the job

Weedmaps is hiring a Project Manager for its Sports & Entertainment vertical, based onsite in Irvine, CA (5 days a week). Reporting to the Senior Director of Sports & Entertainment, this position manages the end-to-end execution of major projects within the sector. The Project Manager acts as the operational anchor, translating strategy into actionable plans and ensuring projects move forward across Marketing, Partnerships, Legal, Finance, Product, and Creative teams.

This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to process, and experience navigating complex environments, especially those centered on sports, entertainment, or live events. Success means delivering projects on time, within budget, and with clear, measurable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead all phases of project management for Sports & Entertainment initiatives, from early planning through execution and post-launch review.
  • Build and maintain project timelines, roadmaps, milestones, and deliverables across multiple teams.
  • Design and improve scalable workflows that drive operational efficiency and consistency across campaigns and activations.
  • Coordinate cross-functional alignment among Marketing, Social Media, Partnerships, Legal, Finance, Creative, and Product groups.
  • Identify risks, constraints, and dependencies early, and implement strategies to address them.
  • Keep stakeholders informed through regular updates, executive reporting, and thorough project documentation.
  • Standardize procedures for talent activations, sponsorship campaigns, live events, and partnership launches.
  • Work with Finance and leadership to monitor budgets, resource allocation, and secure financial approvals.
  • Assess project outcomes and lead post-mortem analyses to generate insights and recommendations for improvement.
  • Support long-term planning by converting business objectives into structured project frameworks.

About Weedmaps

Weedmaps is a leading technology and software infrastructure provider for the cannabis industry, empowering consumers and businesses to connect through cutting-edge platforms and services.

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