Deputy Manager, Venue Transport, Event Time Job Opening for CWC25
- FIFA
- All Locations
- 10 May, 2025
Job Description
FIFA Club World Cup 25 Overview
THE POSITION
Reporting to the Venue Transport Manager, the Deputy Venue Transport Manager will be a key member of the FIFA Club World Cup 25 Transport team and will work in close collaboration with FIFA25 Operational Services Team and other key individuals responsible for delivering the conceptual and operational planning as well as overseeing all Transportation Operations rendered to FIFA Constituents at the official FIFA Club World Cup 2025 stadiums :
- Coordinate with key stakeholders and Transport Integration team to obtain appropriate agreements and approvals
- Coordinate with all FIFA25 Constituent Groups and transport systems to ensure plans are developed to fit within overall transport proposals
- Work closely with existing Stadium teams to coordinate FIFA Constituent Group transport provisions and access to/from stadium and venues
- Work closely with the Security team to ensure transport plans are coordinated with the appropriate security provisions
- Assist preparing risk analysis and developing mitigation strategies
- Liaise with bus operations staff and fleet operations staff during operational period to ensure a successful transportation operation
- Work with chosen suppliers/contractors within the various parking/traffic management/load zone locations
- Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure Traffic Management Plan is aligned with the transportation operation
- Management of transport information desks
- Training and supervising volunteers and contractors
- Responsible for management of VAPP boards and transport load zones at each venue
- Responsible for placement, control and storage of transport related FF&E
Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium)
Charlotte (Bank of America Stadium)
Los Angeles (Rose Bowl Stadium)
New York - New Jersey (MetLife Stadium)
Orlando (Inter&Co Stadium)
Seattle (Lumen Field)
YOUR PROFILE
ACCOUNTABILITY: Demonstrate commitment to responsibilities and objectively analyze one’s behavior, while assuming consequences of one’s own actions and/or decisions and learning from one’s mistakes.
DECISION MAKING: Ability to identify and swiftly make decisions in critical situations, take initiative and calculated risks, explore alternative solutions, and respond promptly to unforeseen circumstances.
INCLUSIVITY: Achieve shared organizational objectives by sharing information with colleagues across all levels and divisions, tangibly influencing others, and maintaining a network of support contacts.
INITIATIVE: Capacity to break new ground, look for unconventional solutions, and produce fresh ideas.
INNOVATION: Capacity to break new ground, look for unconventional solutions, and produce fresh ideas.
LEADERSHIP: Ability to lead one’s contacts/colleagues/partners, encourage teamwork, and delegate authority / decision-making power, as needed, to produce the expected results and make efficient use of the team’s skills and talents.
VISION: Ability to perceive the organization's global environmental impact, anticipate decision consequences, grasp organizational missions, and formulate strategic plans.
Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Transport, Civil Engineering, Project management, Event Management, Major Sport events or a combination of education and experience relating to position.
- Master’s Degree is an additional asset.
- Minimum of 2-3 years Transport work experience: ideally within the football, sport, or event industry or 2-3 years of experience as a Deputy Venue Transport Manager.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from support staff, managers, and clients.
- Must be motivated, capable of working independently, and have excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Experience working with public and private sector partners in a collaborative environment and ability to build strong partnerships.
- Knowledge of transit operations involved in moving Client Groups by vehicles, including city layout.
- Fluent in English. Spanish and/or French proficiency is a plus
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools
About FWC2026
This new format redefines excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement from fans and players in North America and all over the world. Now is your time to be a game changer and join the workforce that is planning and delivering this unique and unforgettable experience.
Founded in 1904, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is the umbrella organisation of its members, currently 211 national football associations. Its main objectives, enshrined in its statutes, are to develop football around the world, to stage international competitions and to protect the integrity of football (against match manipulation, doping etc.).
FIFA is a truly diverse, modern and multicultural organisation and its primary purpose is to promote football. Over 800 people from 50 nations – 40 per cent of which are women, including the Secretary General – covering a wide variety of professional profiles, work to fulfil that purpose. FIFA’s headquarters are based in Zurich, Switzerland. We have other offices in Zurich, as well as temporary offices around the world.
We are 'living football' – we are committed to the game, to the people, to the planet and to the future. It is what we do. It is why we are here.
Our culture is shaped by fair play, team spirit, diversity, sustainability, transparency and innovation. We live by these values. Regardless of race, religion, national origin, colour, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizenship – we support diversity; indeed, we consider it to be key to our success.
We are looking for talented and motivated team members who would embrace these values every day, with purpose, passion and pride, in order to make a positive impact on the world of football and beyond.
We offer a unique and exciting work environment with great opportunities for your personal and professional development.
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