Hospitality Director (Transportation Lead)(Contract)

Hospitality Director (Transportation Lead) (Contract)

Responsible for planning and delivery of transportation logistics in a hospitality program at major sporting events.

Our headquarters are in Stamford, CT, but the location of this position can be flexible with priority given to candidates open to hybrid work (3 days week in office) in one of our office locations - Stamford, CT, New York, NY, Charlotte, NC, Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, and Miami, FL. We will also consider a remote-based working arrangement for qualified candidates with East Coast working hours as a prerequisite.

Contract Dates : January to August 31, 2026

Contract Type : W-2 Employment

Octagon is looking for an experienced Transportation Lead to join a dynamic team, working with a global client with sponsorships of FIFA World Cup 2026. This role is a unique opportunity to join our team.

The candidate must have relevant experience in the planning and delivery of transportation logistics in a hospitality programme at major sporting events.

On behalf of our client, we manage an extensive global hospitality program for FIFA World Cup taking place across the U.S. during June 2026. Leading up to the event, the Transportation Lead will be responsible for managing budget, planning, scheduling, trainings, and resourcing for all guests.

• Planning, management, administration and delivery of ground transportation.
• Providing financial account support with client budget, contracts, invoicing, tracking, PO creation and supplier payments, and detailed final reconciliation.
• Collaborate with the suppliers to ensure the smooth exchange of data for scheduling, guest management, and logistics.
• Regularly monitor the supplier's performance to ensure they meet agreed-upon service levels, including timelines, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Work with the suppliers to resolve issues promptly, maintaining a high standard of guest experience.
• Foster a positive working relationship with the suppliers and team members, ensuring open lines of communication and collaborative problem-solving.
• Oversee and conduct overall staff training, ensuring all staff members, suppliers / drivers are adequately prepared to meet guest and client needs, as well as to perform in a professional and efficient manner.

Key Responsibilities - Transportation Management :

This could be your next right move if :

Recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work in Sports", Octagon is the global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing arm of the Interpublic Group.

We take pride in being Playmakers finding insightful, bold ways to create play in our work, our lives, and in the world. We believe in the power of play to create big ideas and unlock potential for our clients and talent.

We can put ourselves in the shoes of fans because we ARE fans of sports, entertainment, and culture at large. This expertise allows us to continually evolve the fan experience across sports and entertainment alongside some of the biggest brands and talent in the world.

The world needs play more than ever. Are you a Playmaker?

We're looking for someone who :

L5 : This position pays an annualized rate of $100,000, and is not overtime-eligible.

Octagon is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.