Senior Manager, Overlay - Cluster, FIFA World Cup 2026
- FIFA
- Miami, FL, USA
- 18 Nov, 2024
Job Description
THE POSITION
- Lead and manage overlay scope, implement change management processes and budget control for venues within responsibility
- Collaborate with design teams, internal and external stakeholders, and suppliers to identify the most suitable overlay solutions to fulfill FIFA's requirements.
- Develop and maintain overlay fit-out and construction schedules together with removal/reinstatement phases.
- Work closely with venue teams for planning, scope development, confirmation and delivery of Games time requirements, ensuring facilities are fit for purpose for Games client groups.
- Conduct venue site visits and validation of designed solutions against site conditions.
- Undertake technical studies to evaluate options or validate proposals for Venue Development and Games Overlay.
- Coordinate design information between contractors and suppliers
- Operational planning for overlay installation/construction phases and games-time site management services
- Project managing the Technical Information flow for all sites within cluster and creating reports and dashboards of site related activities.
- Identify temporary infrastructure related issues and liaise directly with FIFA FAs and Stakeholders during the procurement process.
- Provide oversight on overlay contractors' deliverables and act as escalation point for issue resolution
- Report on progress to senior management on venue’s progress, tracking, issue resolution, etc.
YOUR PROFILE
- Bachelor’s or master’s Degree preferably in Engineering, Architecture or other domains
- Great understanding of the technical complexity of a stadium with additional World Cup needs.
- A minimum of 3 years of Football World Cup Life cycles working or liaising with one or more Functional areas as listed above or similar elite sporting event
- Minimum 5 years or more in infrastructural projects or Overlay/Technical Service roles in Major Events for a Sporting Organisation
- Minimum 3 years or more FIFA World Cup or other similar major Football tournaments experiences
- Minimum 2 years of managing and leading teams and staff with different backgrounds and skill sets
- Fluent in English
- Spanish and/or French proficiency is a plus
- Proficient in MS Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project)
- Planning software and online collaboration tools: MS Project, Planner, Trello, or other Project
- Miro Board, Whiteboard, Figma
- Autodesk applications (AutoCAD, Revit, BIM 360, Autodesk Construction Cloud, etc.)
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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