Senior Director, Tour Operations

2 weeks ago

Fort Worth TX, Tarrant County, TX; Texas, United States Professional Bull Riders Full-time

Who We Are PBR is the world’s premier bull riding organization. More than 1,000 bull riders compete in more than 200 events annually across the televised PBR Unleash The Beast tour (UTB), which features the top bull riders in the world; the PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour (PWVT); the PBR Touring Pro Division (TPD); and the PBR’s international circuits in Australia, Brazil, and Canada. In 2022, PBR launched the nationally televised PBR Teams league—eight teams of the world’s best bull riders competing for a new championship expanding to 10 teams in 2024—as well as the PBR Challenger Series with more than 60 annual events nationwide. The organization’s digital assets include PBR RidePass on Pluto TV, which is home to Western sports. PBR is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company. For more information, visit PBR.com, or follow on Facebook at Facebook.com/PBR, X at X.com/PBR, and YouTube at YouTube.com/PBR. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality. Who We Are PBR is the world’s premier bull riding organization. More than 1,000 bull riders compete in more than 200 events annually across the televised PBR Unleash The Beast tour (UTB), which features the top bull riders in the world; the PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour (PWVT); the PBR Touring Pro Division (TPD); and the PBR’s international circuits in Australia, Brazil, and Canada. In 2022, PBR launched the nationally televised PBR Teams league—eight teams of the world’s best bull riders competing for a new championship expanding to 10 teams in 2024—as well as the PBR Challenger Series with more than 60 annual events nationwide. The organization’s digital assets include PBR RidePass on Pluto TV, which is home to Western sports. PBR is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company. For more information, visit PBR.com, or follow on Facebook at Facebook.com/PBR, X at X.com/PBR, and YouTube at YouTube.com/PBR. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality. Position Summary/Objective The Senior Director of Tour Operations is responsible for leading the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of all operational aspects of Professional Bull Riders (PBR) events across all US national tours. This role repots to the Chief Production Officer, and provides senior-level oversight of event logistics, arena transformation, livestock coordination, and back-of-house operations — ensuring every event is delivered safely, efficiently, and at a best-in-class standard. As a key leader within the organization, the Director sets operational frameworks, manages high-performing teams, and oversees complex touring logistics across multiple markets. This role partners closely with executive leadership and cross-functional departments to align operational execution with organizational goals, fan experience standards, and business performance. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Vision & Strategy Develop and implement the overarching operational strategy for all PBR events. Establish standardized processes, playbooks, and best practices to ensure consistency across all tour stops. Lead long‑term planning for tour scalability, infrastructure improvements, and operational innovation. Serve as the senior on‑site operations leader for marquee events and high‑profile weekends. Event Execution Oversight Provide executive oversight of all event operations including load‑in, event days, and load‑out. Ensure all tour stops meet PBR standards for safety, efficiency, and quality. Guide teams in developing detailed run‑of‑show logistics, production schedules, and contingency plans. Act as the primary escalation point for operational challen