Manager, Arena Operations

Location: New York

** Department:
** Arena Operations
*
* Reports to:

** Senior Manager, Operations
** FLSA Status:
** Exempt, Full-Time Salaried
** Union Code:
** Non
- Union
** Minimum Pay Rate:**  $84,000
** Maximum Pay Rate:**  $90,100

Congratulations on taking your first step towards embarking on a new adventure at Barclays Center!
At Barclays Center, our focus is YOU! Through investments in growth, resources, and technology we strive to enhance the experience of our internal Team Members and to continue creating amazing live experiences for the guests that we serve. We look for people who live and breathe events and have a passion for sports entertainment. Our success depends on people who are committed to our purpose and have an appetite for progress.

If this sounds like you, come join our community!
** Our Company Values
** We understand that it’s important for you to know what our values are to determine if they align with yours. Our four company values,
** Care**,
** Integrity**,
** Accountability
* * and
** Growth*
* ** Mindset**, are reflected in everything that we do here at Barclays Center. From the interview process to employee recognition, we make certain to incorporate our four values.
** JOB SUMMARY**:

The Manager, Arena Operations is a key leader responsible for ensuring Barclays Center is event-ready every day and every night. This role manages the full lifecycle of arena operations across conversions, event setups, maintenance coordination, and special projects. The Manager oversees overnight conversion activities, directing crews as the building transitions between basketball, concerts, family shows, and other live events. By day, the Manager leads the execution of all event setup operations, ensuring equipment, layouts, and event notes are delivered with accuracy, safety, and  addition to daily operations, the Manager supports the administrative, budgetary, and project needs of the department, partnering with Engineering, Trades, Event Services, and external vendors to maintain building standards and operational excellence.

This position plays a critical role in supervising and developing staff, implementing Standard Operating Procedures, maintaining equipment and inventory, and driving efficiency across high-volume event operations.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, communicates effectively across departments, and embodies the values of Care, Integrity, Accountability, and Growth Mindset. Through strong leadership, operational expertise, and a commitment to The Brooklyn Way, the Manager, Arena Operations ensures that every event is executed at the highest standard and contributes to creating extraordinary experiences for guests, clients, teams, and partners.

** Key Attributes for Success
** This is not a desk job. The Manager, Arena Operations plays a critical role in ensuring that Barclays Center is event-ready every day and every night. Success in this position requires a unique blend of operational expertise, leadership strength, and the ability to excel in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.  Success in this role requires operational discipline, sharp coordination, and a calm presence under pressure.

While these insights may be select elements that define this role, they also represent the exciting challenges and opportunities that come with being an integral part of the Barclays Center team. If you're ready to embrace these realities and contribute to the creation of extraordinary live experiences, we invite you to explore the details of the Manager, Arena Operations position. Together, we will set new standards in the live event industry.
* ** Eventful Overnights, Weekends and Holidays:
** The role demands your presence during Barclays Center Events, load-ins and load-outs. Given the dynamic nature of this schedule, weekends and holidays become integral to the job. There are 200+ different events where every aspect must be fully executed.
* ** Operational Excellence and Attention to Detail:
** You take pride in the precision and quality of every setup and conversion. You ensure that production notes are executed accurately, equipment is placed correctly,…