Job Description
Join our team in Mexico and support us on our mission.
At FIFA26, our vision is to unite the world through the greatest, most innovative, and inclusive sporting event of all time. The FIFA World Cup 26™ will mark the first time that the tournament will feature 48 teams and be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico and the USA. This new format will redefine excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement among fans and players across North America and all over the world. Now is your time to become a game changer and join the workforce that will plan and deliver this extraordinary and unforgettable experience.
THE POSITION
- Monitoring and tracking of pitch management strategy items within the host cities pitch programs to achieve consistency and uniformity across allocated Venues.
- Supporting the execution of the infrastructural pitch delivery plan of allocated Venues.
- Liaison with allocated Stadium/Training Site Authorities pitch staff on pitch delivery matters and escalation of concerns/risks.
- Alignment monitoring of the FIFA Requirements in Pitch Management delivery life cycle.
- Maintain an understanding and support integration of the Pitch Research Programme outcomes in collaboration with the wider Pitch Management Managers.
- Liaise with other Functional areas to ensure successful delivery of Pitch Management operations at the allocated Venues and/or escalate operational matters that need central alignment.
- Support the Pitch Management Managers to develop and monitor a Project Management Plan and Pitch delivery Risk Management Plan which includes Pitch Protection, Recovery and Replacement Plans.
- Monitoring and tracking that pitch construction readiness is reported, and action plans are completed according to the schedule; addressing and escalating any issues thereon as required.
- Working in conjunction with the allocated Venue Field Managers to prepare, implement and monitor weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance schedules (as applicable to FIFA use periods) to ensure all ground staff deliver the required standard of playing surfaces daily.
- Oversee the regular inputting of FIFA26’s data collection program for active pitches and provide ongoing monitoring of the system for general maintenance and updates.
- Working with the Pitch Management Managers to deliver an Education and Training Programme designed specifically at addressing key areas of turf maintenance in line with the tournament pitch operational requirements.
YOUR PROFILE
We are dedicated, ambitious and innovative.
And we respect our values. Always.
For all roles, we seek talented people with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset.
The specific competencies we require for this position are:
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Agronomy, or minimum Level 4 Qualifications for Turf Management.
- A minimum 3-years’ experience of:
- A member of a pitch/field management grounds team at an international standard stadium or training venue, including holding a leadership role within the team for at least 1-year; or
- A student at a university bachelor program in pitch management with regular onsite practical delivery of sports surfaces, and multiple work placements at international standard stadium or trainings venues.
- Experience of working for an International Football/Soccer Events and/or Professional Football/Soccer Tournaments.
- Experience working in the North American Turf Industry is preferred.
- Have experience and be familiar with modern turf maintenance equipment for stadiums and training pitches.
- Have an extensive working knowledge of state of the art growing aids such as growing lights and vacuum and ventilation systems.
- Good theoretical understanding of Sports Turf Management, including the use of Hybrid reinforcements and Natural grass Football turf ideally in Stadium and/or Football tournament conditions.
- Practical competency and problem-solving skills in the setup and operation of specialist sports turf machinery and equipment, as well as experience in operating key pitch infrastructural components such as vacuum & ventilations system, irrigation pumps and pitch grow lights.
- Ability to foresee the need to act, to draw up a coherent and chronological plan, to establish priorities, to allocate resources, to develop a system of control, and to re-adjust and permanently improve plans.
- Manage the efficient use of available resources. Gather and record information to develop trend data and analyse past usage and make recommendations for improving the best use of resources.
- Pitch Performance and Environmental testing and evaluation methods and measurements.
- Pitch performance data collection software programs.
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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