At IBM work is more than a job — it’s a chance to build design and collaborate on technologies that transform industries and shape how audiences experience the world. Our Sports & Entertainment Partnerships (SEP) team sits at the intersection of technology creativity and live events delivering innovative solutions for some of the world’s most iconic brands.
We’re seeking an enthusiastic detail-oriented Project Manager to join our team. This early-career role is ideal for someone passionate about technology sports and entertainment. You’ll support the planning coordination and execution of fan-focused projects — from cloud-powered engagement platforms to in-venue activations — that bring IBM’s innovation to life at premier events like The Masters Wimbledon the US Open Tennis Championships and The GRAMMYs .
As part of IBM’s global partnerships portfolio you’ll work closely with SEP technology leads and cross-functional teams to help ensure AI data and automation solutions are delivered on time on scope and on message — contributing to next-generation digital fan experiences worldwide.
- Coordinate day-to-day project activities ensuring milestones deliverables and timelines are met.
- Track project progress and provide regular updates to program managers and stakeholders.
- Prepare and maintain project documentation including schedules action logs status reports and risk registers.
- Support partner engagement by assisting with meeting preparation note-taking and follow-ups.
- Collaborate with development teams and agencies to maintain alignment with project objectives and IBM technology strategy.
- Assist with marketing and communications integration to ensure consistent technology messaging.
- Contribute to post-event reviews capturing learnings and best practices for future projects.
- Conduct research on emerging technologies (e.g. AI cloud) and industry trends to support solution development.
- Participate in brainstorming and solution-design sessions for partner activations and engagement experiences.
- Attend partner and stakeholder meetings capturing action items and driving follow-up.
- 2–4 years of experience in project management or coordination ideally in technology media marketing or event-based environments.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with keen attention to detail.
- Proficiency with project management tools (e.g. Jira Airtable MS Project).
- Ability to work effectively as part of a cross-functional team under tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated interest in sports entertainment innovation and emerging technology.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Marketing Business Communications or a related field — or equivalent work experience.
- Basic understanding of digital ecosystems (e.g. APIs cloud platforms UX/UI principles).
- Familiarity with AI data analytics or automation platforms.
- Experience supporting projects involving agencies or third-party vendors.
- Background in sports or entertainment industries.
- Experience creating dashboards presentations or reports for leadership.
- Project management certification (e.g. PMP CAPM).
- Experience working in Agile or Scrum methodologies.
- Exposure to Design Thinking practices.
- Familiarity with cloud-based collaboration tools (e.g. Slack MS Teams Mural Figma).
- Experience supporting digital campaigns (social mobile content or analytics).