Cleaning & Waste Cluster Manager, FIFA World Cup

Cleaning & Waste Cluster Manager, FIFA World Cup 2026

Department:
Technical & Infrastructure

Employment Type:

Fixed Term - Full Time

Location:

Miami

The Cleaning & Waste (CLW) Cluster Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, delivery, and performance management of all cleaning and waste operations across a designated cluster of FIFA World Cup 2026 stadiums and official sites. Acting as the primary operational lead and escalation point within their cluster, the role ensures that all Cleaning & Waste services are delivered safely, sustainably, consistently, and to FIFA’s world‑class operational and sustainability standards, while maintaining alignment across stadium operators, Host Cities, service providers, and FIFA functional areas.

The main responsibilities and oversights of the Cleaning & Waste Cluster Manager for the FIFA World Cup 26™ include:

• Lead Cleaning & Waste operations across a defined cluster of stadiums and tournament sites (e.g. 3–5 venues).
• Serve as the single point of accountability for CLW readiness, delivery, and issue resolution within the cluster.
• Represent Cleaning & Waste in cluster‑level operational meetings, readiness reviews, and FIFA governance forums.
• Ensure consistent implementation of FIFA CLW standards, SOPs, SLAs, and policies across all assigned venues.

• Oversee the development, validation, and approval of stadium‑specific CLW Operational Plans, including:
  • FOH / BOH cleaning scopes
  • Waste stream configuration (landfill, recycling, compost, specialty streams)
  • Waste compound layouts and logistics flows
  • Staffing models and deployment plans
  • Event‑day cleaning and turnaround strategies
• Lead test events, simulations, and operational rehearsals, ensuring learnings are embedded into final plans.
• Monitor readiness milestones and elevate risks or gaps proactively.

• Manage Cleaning & Waste operations across all tournament phases:
  • Build‑up and overlay
  • Tournament operations (matchdays & non‑matchdays)
  • De‑installation and demobilisation
• Coordinate daily operations with Stadium Operations, Venue Management, Security, Logistics, Hospitality (On Location), and Sustainability teams.
• Ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality cleaning presentation standards across all public, operational, and hospitality spaces.
• Act as the cluster escalation lead for operational incidents, service failures, or emergency response related to CLW.

• Implement FIFA’s sustainability and circular economy objectives within the cluster.
• Ensure correct deployment of tri‑sorting stations, back‑of‑house segregation, and material stream integrity.
• Track and report on key waste KPIs, including:
  • Waste diversion rates
  • Contamination levels
  • Volume by stream
  • Contractor performance
• Work closely with Sustainability teams and local authorities to support composting pilots, recycling optimisation, and zero‑waste initiatives.

• Manage relationships with:
• Stadium Cleaning & Waste representatives
• Host City / LOC partners
• Cleaning and waste service providers
• Waste hauliers and material processors
• Ensure contractors operate in line with FIFA SLAs, H&S standards, accreditation requirements, and code of conduct.
• Support procurement, onboarding, training, and performance management of service partners within the cluster.

• Manage cluster‑level CLW budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks through structured risk matrices and contingency planning.
• Provide regular reporting to senior CLW leadership covering:
  • Readiness status
  • Operational performance
  • Risks and mitigation actions
  • Sustainability outcomes
• Key Interfaces
• FIFA Infrastructure & Technical Services
• FIFA Sustainability & Environment
• Stadium & Venue Management Teams
• Host City / LOC Operations
• Hospitality (On Location)
• Security, Logistics, Broadcast, and Fan Operations
• Cleaning & Waste Service Providers

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