Regional Manager, PMA Logistics; West), FIFA World Cup

Regional Manager, PMA Logistics (West), FIFA World Cup 2026

Department: Tournament and Venue Operations

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: San Francisco

Reporting To: Senior Manager, PMA Logistics

At FIFA
26, our vision is to unite the world through the greatest 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 Manager PMA Logistics will be a key member of the FIFA
26 Logistics team, and work in close collaboration with FIFA
26 key collaborators and other key individuals responsible for delivering the PMA Logistics operations in the designated FIFA
26 Host City, within venues including stadiums, airports, team base camp training sites and hotels to ensure a seamless and efficient delivery of logistics services throughout the tournament.

The main responsibilities and oversights of the Manager PMA Logistics for the FIFA World Cup 26™ include:

• Serve as the primary Logistics representative for FIFA functions and external stakeholders for Participating Member Associations (PMA) Logistics operations at assigned group of venues in the designated FIFA
  26 Host City.
• Support the overall planning, implementation, operational process across all PMA Logistics activities to achieve a seamless supply chain solution.
• Manage the effective implementations of the PMA specific logistics operation plans, logistics policies and procedures, including communication and escalation protocols, relevant to the movement of teams to/from airports, team base camps, training sites and match locations.
• Deliver agreed logistics service levels and ensure integration across all FWC
  2026 PMA activities in Canada, Mexico and USA
• Liaise closely with Team Services, Security and Event Transport counter parts regarding the planning of movements of PMAs throughout the duration of their tournament.
• Support the development and implementation of strategic plans for Roaming Team across all sites to ensure agreed Logistics services levels are maintained.
• Manage the PMA Logistics Team and Roaming Team including overseeing health and well-being, effective motivation, setting project goals, coordinating work assignments, and evaluating performance.
• Build and implement the PMA Logistics staffing requirements, to align with agreed PMA service levels, across all equipment movements.
• Monitor and perform quality assurance checks on temporary PMA staff and drivers and ensure they are trained in logistics policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in developing and implementing strategic plans to fulfil FWC
  2026 sustainability commitments and goals.
• Actively participate in developing and implementing Health & Safety documentation and ensure teams are adequately trained.
• Participate in outreach programs, as required, intended to educate PMAs on tournament time operations.
• Liaise with Venue Logistics on the Load in/out strategy for Roaming Team by cost effectively utilizing staff and procured/existing furniture/equipment collaborating with Logistics work streams, partners and stakeholders to deliver an integrated supply chain.
• In conjunction with Event Transport, Security, and Team Services, support the establishment of the routes for Team movements throughout the Host City footprint.
• Collaborate with Team Services representatives to schedule and dispatch according to transportation requirements.
• Track movements and directly communicate with PMA teams as required.
• Use efficient delivery methods to minimize costs and operational inefficiencies.
• Oversee the administration of the system designed to capture “Rate Card” funds from PMA clients.
• Function as first point of contact for Logistics if traveling or based in an alternative location.
• Maintain daily/weekly logistics situational reporting