Deputy Manager, Venue Logistics, 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 Manager, Venue Logistics, the Deputy Manager, Venue Logistics will be a key member of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Logistics team and will be responsible for supporting venue logistics operations to ensure seamless and efficient delivery of services throughout the tournament :
- Assist the Manager Venue Logistics in the execution of daily venue logistics operations.
- Supervise the receipt, storage, distribution, and resupply of goods and equipment.
- Oversee the setup, maintenance, and breakdown of functional areas and assets.
- Maintain accurate inventory control and asset tracking throughout all phases.
- Manage onsite logistics personnel, contractors, and service providers, ensuring performance standards are met.
- Coordinate work assignments, schedules, and welfare of all logistics staff and workforce.
- Enforce compliance with logistics procedures, health and safety regulations, and venue security protocols.
- Support the management of logistics compounds, storage facilities, and delivery schedules.
- Provide regular operational reporting and assist in issue resolution as required.
- Promote FIFA World Cup 2026 sustainability initiatives through effective resource management.
Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium)
New York - New Jersey (MetLife Stadium)
Orlando (Inter&Co Stadium & Camping World Stadium)
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
- Education in Logistics, Supply Chain, Data Analysis, Data Management, etc…
- Experience in a leadership role in Logistics or Event Operations, preferably in a stadium / venue based role in major sporting events
- Experience in effectively supervising a small workforce of paid
- Experience and / or familiarity with the operation of large sport venues within USA an asset
- Organizational, time-management, computer and administrative skills are mandatory.
- Organize team activities, identify team goals, and evaluate progress
- Resolve conflicts with team members
- Proven ability to solve problems and make critical decisions independently without supervision.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, written and communication skills with strong negotiation and presentation skills.
- Attention to detail and a strong customer service focus are essential
- 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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