Manager, Venue Technology, FIFA World Cup

Overview

Manager, Venue Technology, FIFA World Cup 2026. Reporting organisationally to the Senior Manager, Venue Technology - USA, the Venue Technology Manager will be a key member of the FIFA
26 Technology team and work in close collaboration with the Technology teams in Mexico, Canada and Zurich and other key individuals responsible for delivering venue specific technology related deliverables for the FIFA Men’s World Cup 2026 TM (FWC 2026) at the assigned stadium in the USA. The role entails coordinating with all relevant parties the planning, implementation, readiness and operations of all event technology services pertinent to the tournament and / or associated events within the assigned stadium/city.

Department: Technology

Location: Houston

• Ensure all aspects of Technology, Telecommunications and Broadcast Technology Services are implemented at assigned venues in accordance with the pre-agreed FIFA Technology requirements
• Lead, build and manage a diverse team composed of paid staff, contractors and volunteers for operating the technology services at the assigned venue
• Lead and collaborate with stakeholder groups, clients, providers, and government entities to ensure delivery of technology services across all assigned venues per the governance structure
• Work with the TEAP manager to facilitate collection and distribution of technology requirements for all client groups involved in FWC
  2026 (e.g., Media, Broadcast, Guest Operations, Commercial, Football Technology Innovation) for the assigned venues
• Communicate all information pertaining to infrastructure, services and spaces needed for delivery and support of technology services to venue/site authorities and delivery teams
• Collaborate with assigned personnel and Stadium partners, relevant private and governmental parties to enable / support timely delivery of venue technology services
• Manage asset tracking and management of deployed technology equipment
• Develop regular progress, risk and issue management reports in accordance with governance structures and PMO systems

• University degree or similar higher education in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field

• Minimum of 8 years overall IT experience and minimum 4 years in a similar role
• Experience in the Sports / major event industry is a must
• Proven track record of successful delivery of complex IT programs and projects
• Up-to-date knowledge and programme management expertise in event-related technologies, including technology business solutions, CATV, radio communications, wired communication, printing, broadcast contribution network, spectrum, audio and visual

• Fluent in English
• Fluent in Spanish is a plus

• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools

• Mid-Senior level

• Contract

• Engineering and Information Technology

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