SVP, Head of Enterprise Data
About the role
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. SVP, Head of Enterprise Data Title: SVP, Head of Enterprise Data Reports To: CADTO (Chief Data, AI and Technology Officer) Location: Stamford, CT, New York, NY or Las Vegas, NV Who We Are: 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. The Role The SVP, Head of Enterprise Data is a senior technology leader responsible for defining and executing TKO’s enterprise-wide data strategy, architecture, governance, and data products that enable TKO’s enterprise systems, AI applications, analytics, and digital experiences.
This role will own and drive the development of modern data capabilities focused on making data a trusted, accessible, and strategically governed asset across all of TKO’s brands and business units. Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer, the SVP, Head of Enterprise Data will serve as TKO’s authoritative voice on data, setting the standard for how data is engineered, governed, maintained, and consumed across UFC, WWE, PBR, IMG, and On Location. This leader will be a collaborative and strategic thinker, will possess deep technical skills and act as a trusted partner to leaders of our business units and other share service functions.
The leader who succeeds will build future ready solutions that will reshape the way TKO operates. Responsibilities Data Platform & Infrastructure Own and evolve TKO’s enterprise data warehouse — cloud infrastructure, ingestion pipelines, and integrations across all brands and source systems (Salesforce, ERP, HRIS, ticketing, Zeta). Ensure platform reliability at TKO’s operating cadence, including event-day peak loads across WWE, UFC, and On Location.
Own cloud strategy, cost optimization, and engineering standards. Data Governance, Quality & Data Privacy Define and operate TKO’s enterprise data governance framework — policies, stewardship model, and data quality SLAs. Prepare data for monetization and AI consumption: retrieval, transformation and structuring for our Glean/ Enterprise AI tool.
Unstructured data (video, audio, transcripts, fan-service logs) will also need to be leveraged. Receive and prioritize AI, analytics, and digital data demand through the enterprise governance front door (DTC), so requests route through one shared intake process. Serve as TKO’s data governance authority in the Data & Technology Committee (TKO's enterprise governance forum for Data & AI strategy and initiatives).
Master Data Architecture Own the master data architecture for TKO’s core data domains — specifically, fans, events, commercial partners/customers, vendors and employees — building unified, cross-brand data models for each. Define canonical data models, identity resolution logic, and golden record standards across business units. Partner with the application teams (marketing technology platforms and business systems) to design the integration strategy in order to activate unified fan data for personalization, marketing, and loyalty programs.
Data Products & Semantic Layer Build TKO’s internal data product capability — SLA-backed, documented data assets serving the AI, analytics, and digital product teams. Own the enterprise semantic layer and metrics catalogue — the authoritative definitions of common business metrics across all brands. Own a prioritized connector and integration roadmap sequenced by use-case value, partnering with AI & Data Transformation so AI and analytics.
Own the enterprise data catalogue Team Leadership Attract, develop, and retain world-class data talent; build a culture of engineering quality and governance rigor. Manage the Enterprise Data budget with ROI discipline and partner with People + Culture team on data literacy across business units. Required Experience and Skills 15+ years in data engineering, data architecture, or enterprise data management; 5+ years at SVP or VP level.
Proven track record building enterprise-scale data platforms — architecture, cloud-native infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure), real-time and batch processing. Deep expertise in data governance, MDM, and privacy compliance (GDPR, CCPA, PCI) in a multi-brand or multi-jurisdiction environment. Experience building unified data models across key domains.
Strong data architecture background — data modelling, semantic layers, and integration patterns across source systems. Demonstrated ability to lead globally distributed teams and manage large budgets in a matrixed environment. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field.
Preferred Skills Experience in sports, live events, entertainment, hospitality or media where fan/customer data is a core business asset. Familiarity with Salesforce, SAP, HRIS architectures, and data catalogue platforms (Atlan, Collibra, or similar). Exposure to AI/ML data requirements — feature stores, training pipelines — without owning the AI build function.
Advanced degree (MS or MBA) preferred. How We Work TKO is at the center of sports, media, and entertainment and is a relationship-based business. To foster collaboration and build on relationships across leadership, peers, and teams, we work from the office 5 days per week.
Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the hourly rate shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. The company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.
$251,250 annually(minimum will not fall below the applicable State/local minimum salary thresholds) Hiring Rate Maximum: $335,000 annually TKO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment. TKO makes employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, without considering an employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. TKO also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state or local laws.
For information about Privacy and Information Security for TKO employment candidates, please review our Privacy Policy. For information regarding Terms of Use for this and other TKO websites, please review our Terms of Use. 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.
About WWE WWE® is an integrated media organization and the recognized global leader in sports entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, premium live events, digital media, and publishing platforms.
WWE’s TV-PG programming can be seen in more than 1 billion households worldwide in more than 20 languages through world-class distribution partners including NBCUniversal, The CW and Netflix. In the United States, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, is the exclusive home to all premium live events, a variety of original programming and a massive video-on-demand library. Netflix is the exclusive home for WWE programming around the world, other than select international markets.
WWE is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO). Additional information on WWE can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. About UFC UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and approximately 290 million social media followers.
The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while broadcasting to over 975 million households across more than 170 countries. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 80 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports.
UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC. About IMG IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency, specializing in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and events management.
It powers growth of revenues, fanbases and IP for more than 200 federations, associations, events, and teams, including the National Football League, English Premier League, International Olympic Committee, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, ATP and WTA Tours, the AELTC (Wimbledon), Euroleague Basketball, CONMEBOL, DP World Tour, and The R&A, as well as UFC, WWE, and PBR. IMG is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company. About PBR 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. About On Location On Location is a global leader in premium experiential hospitality, offering ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production and travel management across sports, entertainment, fashion and culture.
On Location provides unrivaled access for corporate clients and fans looking for official, immersive experiences at marquee events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, FIFA World Cup 2026, Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, and more. An official partner and/or service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (the Milano Cortina 2026 and Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games), FIFA, NFL, NCAA, UFC, WWE, and PGA of America, the company also owns and operates a number of its own unique experiences. On Location is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company.
About Zuffa Boxing Zuffa Boxing is a joint venture between TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (“TKO”) (NYSE: TKO) and Sela, the entertainment conglomerate. TKO serves as managing partner, providing day-to-day operational expertise, management, and oversight of the promotion, with executive leadership anchored by UFC President and CEO Dana White and WWE President and TKO Board Member Nick Khan. The promotion aims to reimagine the sport of boxing by evolving the current model to restore the sport’s rightful place in the forefront of the global sports ecosystem.
For more information, follow @Zuffa_Boxing on X; and @ZuffaBoxing on Snapchat, Instagram, Threads, and TikTok.
What you'll do
- Who We Are: 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. SVP, Head of Enterprise Data Title: SVP, Head of Enterprise Data Reports To: CADTO (Chief Data, AI and Technology Officer) Location: Stamford, CT, New York, NY or Las Vegas, NV Who We Are: 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. The Role The SVP, Head of Enterprise Data is a senior technology leader responsible for defining and executing TKO’s enterprise-wide data strategy, architecture, governance, and data products that enable TKO’s enterprise systems, AI applications, analytics, and digital experiences. This role will own and drive the development of modern data capabilities focused on making data a trusted, accessible, and strategically governed asset across all of TKO’s brands and business units. Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer, the SVP, Head of Enterprise Data will serve as TKO’s authoritative voice on data, setting the standard for how data is engineered, governed, maintained, and consumed across UFC, WWE, PBR, IMG, and On Location. This leader will be a collaborative and strategic thinker, will possess deep technical skills and act as a trusted partner to leaders of our business units and other share service functions. The leader who succeeds will build future ready solutions that will reshape the way TKO operates. Responsibilities Data Platform & Infrastructure Own and evolve TKO’s enterprise data warehouse — cloud infrastructure, ingestion pipelines, and integrations across all brands and source systems (Salesforce, ERP, HRIS, ticketing, Zeta). Ensure platform reliability at TKO’s operating cadence, including event-day peak loads across WWE, UFC, and On Location. Own cloud strategy, cost optimization, and engineering standards. Data Governance, Quality & Data Privacy Define and operate TKO’s enterprise data governance framework — policies, stewardship model, and data quality SLAs. Prepare data for monetization and AI consumption: retrieval, transformation and structuring for our Glean/ Enterprise AI tool. Unstructured data (video, audio, transcripts, fan-service logs) will also need to be leveraged. Receive and prioritize AI, analytics, and digital data demand through the enterprise governance front door (DTC), so requests route through one shared intake process. Serve as TKO’s data governance authority in the Data & Technology Committee (TKO's enterprise governance forum for Data & AI strategy and initiatives). Master Data Architecture Own the master data architecture for TKO’s core data domains — specifically, fans, events, commercial partners/customers, vendors and employees — building unified, cross-brand data models for each. Define canonical data models, identity resolution logic, and golden record standards across business units. Partner with the application teams (marketing technology platforms and business systems) to design the integration strategy in order to activate unified fan data for personalization, marketing, and loyalty programs. Data Products & Semantic Layer Build TKO’s internal data product capability — SLA-backed, documented data assets serving the AI, analytics, and digital product teams. Own the enterprise semantic layer and metrics catalogue — the authoritative definitions of common business metrics across all brands. Own a prioritized connector and integration roadmap sequenced by use-case value, partnering with AI & Data Transformation so AI and analytics. Own the enterprise data catalogue Team Leadership Attract, develop, and retain world-class data talent
- build a culture of engineering quality and governance rigor. Manage the Enterprise Data budget with ROI discipline and partner with People + Culture team on data literacy across business units. Required Experience and Skills 15+ years in data engineering, data architecture, or enterprise data management
- 5+ years at SVP or VP level. Proven track record building enterprise-scale data platforms — architecture, cloud-native infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure), real-time and batch processing. Deep expertise in data governance, MDM, and privacy compliance (GDPR, CCPA, PCI) in a multi-brand or multi-jurisdiction environment. Experience building unified data models across key domains. Strong data architecture background — data modelling, semantic layers, and integration patterns across source systems. Demonstrated ability to lead globally distributed teams and manage large budgets in a matrixed environment. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field. Preferred Skills Experience in sports, live events, entertainment, hospitality or media where fan/customer data is a core business asset. Familiarity with Salesforce, SAP, HRIS architectures, and data catalogue platforms (Atlan, Collibra, or similar). Exposure to AI/ML data requirements — feature stores, training pipelines — without owning the AI build function. Advanced degree (MS or MBA) preferred. How We Work TKO is at the center of sports, media, and entertainment and is a relationship-based business. To foster collaboration and build on relationships across leadership, peers, and teams, we work from the office 5 days per week. Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the hourly rate shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. The company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings. Hiring Rate Minimum: $251,250 annually(minimum will not fall below the applicable State/local minimum salary thresholds) Hiring Rate Maximum: $335,000 annually TKO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment. TKO makes employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, without considering an employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. TKO also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state or local laws. For information about Privacy and Information Security for TKO employment candidates, please review our Privacy Policy. For information regarding Terms of Use for this and other TKO websites, please review our Terms of Use. 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. About WWE WWE® is an integrated media organization and the recognized global leader in sports entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, premium live events, digital media, and publishing platforms. WWE’s TV-PG programming can be seen in more than 1 billion households worldwide in more than 20 languages through world-class distribution partners including NBCUniversal, The CW and Netflix. In the United States, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, is the exclusive home to all premium live events, a variety of original programming and a massive video-on-demand library. Netflix is the exclusive home for WWE programming around the world, other than select international markets. WWE is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO). Additional information on WWE can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. About UFC UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and approximately 290 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while broadcasting to over 975 million households across more than 170 countries. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 80 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC. About IMG IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency, specializing in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and events management. It powers growth of revenues, fanbases and IP for more than 200 federations, associations, events, and teams, including the National Football League, English Premier League, International Olympic Committee, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, ATP and WTA Tours, the AELTC (Wimbledon), Euroleague Basketball, CONMEBOL, DP World Tour, and The R&A, as well as UFC, WWE, and PBR. IMG is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company. About PBR 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. About On Location On Location is a global leader in premium experiential hospitality, offering ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production and travel management across sports, entertainment, fashion and culture. On Location provides unrivaled access for corporate clients and fans looking for official, immersive experiences at marquee events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, FIFA World Cup 2026, Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, and more. An official partner and/or service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (the Milano Cortina 2026 and Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games), FIFA, NFL, NCAA, UFC, WWE, and PGA of America, the company also owns and operates a number of its own unique experiences. On Location is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company. About Zuffa Boxing Zuffa Boxing is a joint venture between TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (“TKO”) (NYSE: TKO) and Sela, the entertainment conglomerate. TKO serves as managing partner, providing day-to-day operational expertise, management, and oversight of the promotion, with executive leadership anchored by UFC President and CEO Dana White and WWE President and TKO Board Member Nick Khan. The promotion aims to reimagine the sport of boxing by evolving the current model to restore the sport’s rightful place in the forefront of the global sports ecosystem. For more information, follow @Zuffa_Boxing on X
- and @ZuffaBoxing on Snapchat, Instagram, Threads, and TikTok.
What you'll bring
- Ensure platform reliability at TKO’s operating cadence, including event-day peak loads across WWE, UFC, and On Location.
- Data Products & Semantic Layer Build TKO’s internal data product capability — SLA-backed, documented data assets serving the AI, analytics, and digital product teams.
- Required Experience and Skills 15+ years in data engineering, data architecture, or enterprise data management
- 5+ years at SVP or VP level.
- Experience building unified data models across key domains.
- Demonstrated ability to lead globally distributed teams and manage large budgets in a matrixed environment.
- Preferred Skills Experience in sports, live events, entertainment, hospitality or media where fan/customer data is a core business asset.
- Exposure to AI/ML data requirements — feature stores, training pipelines — without owning the AI build function.
- Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the hourly rate shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position.
Benefits
- Who We Are: 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. SVP, Head of Enterprise Data Title: SVP, Head of Enterprise Data Reports To: CADTO (Chief Data, AI and Technology Officer) Location: Stamford, CT, New York, NY or Las Vegas, NV Who We Are: 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. The Role The SVP, Head of Enterprise Data is a senior technology leader responsible for defining and executing TKO’s enterprise-wide data strategy, architecture, governance, and data products that enable TKO’s enterprise systems, AI applications, analytics, and digital experiences. This role will own and drive the development of modern data capabilities focused on making data a trusted, accessible, and strategically governed asset across all of TKO’s brands and business units. Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer, the SVP, Head of Enterprise Data will serve as TKO’s authoritative voice on data, setting the standard for how data is engineered, governed, maintained, and consumed across UFC, WWE, PBR, IMG, and On Location. This leader will be a collaborative and strategic thinker, will possess deep technical skills and act as a trusted partner to leaders of our business units and other share service functions. The leader who succeeds will build future ready solutions that will reshape the way TKO operates. Responsibilities Data Platform & Infrastructure Own and evolve TKO’s enterprise data warehouse — cloud infrastructure, ingestion pipelines, and integrations across all brands and source systems (Salesforce, ERP, HRIS, ticketing, Zeta). Ensure platform reliability at TKO’s operating cadence, including event-day peak loads across WWE, UFC, and On Location. Own cloud strategy, cost optimization, and engineering standards. Data Governance, Quality & Data Privacy Define and operate TKO’s enterprise data governance framework — policies, stewardship model, and data quality SLAs. Prepare data for monetization and AI consumption: retrieval, transformation and structuring for our Glean/ Enterprise AI tool. Unstructured data (video, audio, transcripts, fan-service logs) will also need to be leveraged. Receive and prioritize AI, analytics, and digital data demand through the enterprise governance front door (DTC), so requests route through one shared intake process. Serve as TKO’s data governance authority in the Data & Technology Committee (TKO's enterprise governance forum for Data & AI strategy and initiatives). Master Data Architecture Own the master data architecture for TKO’s core data domains — specifically, fans, events, commercial partners/customers, vendors and employees — building unified, cross-brand data models for each. Define canonical data models, identity resolution logic, and golden record standards across business units. Partner with the application teams (marketing technology platforms and business systems) to design the integration strategy in order to activate unified fan data for personalization, marketing, and loyalty programs. Data Products & Semantic Layer Build TKO’s internal data product capability — SLA-backed, documented data assets serving the AI, analytics, and digital product teams. Own the enterprise semantic layer and metrics catalogue — the authoritative definitions of common business metrics across all brands. Own a prioritized connector and integration roadmap sequenced by use-case value, partnering with AI & Data Transformation so AI and analytics. Own the enterprise data catalogue Team Leadership Attract, develop, and retain world-class data talent
- build a culture of engineering quality and governance rigor. Manage the Enterprise Data budget with ROI discipline and partner with People + Culture team on data literacy across business units. Required Experience and Skills 15+ years in data engineering, data architecture, or enterprise data management
- 5+ years at SVP or VP level. Proven track record building enterprise-scale data platforms — architecture, cloud-native infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure), real-time and batch processing. Deep expertise in data governance, MDM, and privacy compliance (GDPR, CCPA, PCI) in a multi-brand or multi-jurisdiction environment. Experience building unified data models across key domains. Strong data architecture background — data modelling, semantic layers, and integration patterns across source systems. Demonstrated ability to lead globally distributed teams and manage large budgets in a matrixed environment. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field. Preferred Skills Experience in sports, live events, entertainment, hospitality or media where fan/customer data is a core business asset. Familiarity with Salesforce, SAP, HRIS architectures, and data catalogue platforms (Atlan, Collibra, or similar). Exposure to AI/ML data requirements — feature stores, training pipelines — without owning the AI build function. Advanced degree (MS or MBA) preferred. How We Work TKO is at the center of sports, media, and entertainment and is a relationship-based business. To foster collaboration and build on relationships across leadership, peers, and teams, we work from the office 5 days per week. Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the hourly rate shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. The company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings. Hiring Rate Minimum: $251,250 annually(minimum will not fall below the applicable State/local minimum salary thresholds) Hiring Rate Maximum: $335,000 annually TKO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment. TKO makes employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, without considering an employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. TKO also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state or local laws. For information about Privacy and Information Security for TKO employment candidates, please review our Privacy Policy. For information regarding Terms of Use for this and other TKO websites, please review our Terms of Use. 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. About WWE WWE® is an integrated media organization and the recognized global leader in sports entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, premium live events, digital media, and publishing platforms. WWE’s TV-PG programming can be seen in more than 1 billion households worldwide in more than 20 languages through world-class distribution partners including NBCUniversal, The CW and Netflix. In the United States, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, is the exclusive home to all premium live events, a variety of original programming and a massive video-on-demand library. Netflix is the exclusive home for WWE programming around the world, other than select international markets. WWE is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO). Additional information on WWE can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. About UFC UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and approximately 290 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while broadcasting to over 975 million households across more than 170 countries. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 80 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC. About IMG IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency, specializing in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and events management. It powers growth of revenues, fanbases and IP for more than 200 federations, associations, events, and teams, including the National Football League, English Premier League, International Olympic Committee, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, ATP and WTA Tours, the AELTC (Wimbledon), Euroleague Basketball, CONMEBOL, DP World Tour, and The R&A, as well as UFC, WWE, and PBR. IMG is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company. About PBR 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. About On Location On Location is a global leader in premium experiential hospitality, offering ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production and travel management across sports, entertainment, fashion and culture. On Location provides unrivaled access for corporate clients and fans looking for official, immersive experiences at marquee events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, FIFA World Cup 2026, Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, and more. An official partner and/or service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (the Milano Cortina 2026 and Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games), FIFA, NFL, NCAA, UFC, WWE, and PGA of America, the company also owns and operates a number of its own unique experiences. On Location is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company. About Zuffa Boxing Zuffa Boxing is a joint venture between TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (“TKO”) (NYSE: TKO) and Sela, the entertainment conglomerate. TKO serves as managing partner, providing day-to-day operational expertise, management, and oversight of the promotion, with executive leadership anchored by UFC President and CEO Dana White and WWE President and TKO Board Member Nick Khan. The promotion aims to reimagine the sport of boxing by evolving the current model to restore the sport’s rightful place in the forefront of the global sports ecosystem. For more information, follow @Zuffa_Boxing on X
- and @ZuffaBoxing on Snapchat, Instagram, Threads, and TikTok.
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