Associate, Program Management

LA28 • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

LA28 is seeking Project Management Associate for the Program Management team. Each will play a critical role in the successful planning and execution of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This position sits within the Project Management team as part of the central Planning & Programs department, which serves as an organizational hub to drive integrated planning, cross-functional coordination, and project tracking. The Associates will be placed with a Portfolio of work focused on experience in either Experience & Engagement, Event Delivery, or PMO Centralized Planning. This is a fast-paced, collaborative role best suited for someone who enjoys connecting dots, solving problems, and supporting project execution across diverse teams. The Associate will directly support their Portfolio Lead, program integrators, and team project managers ensuring that project status, risks, and milestones are tracked, analyzed, and communicated effectively. The role provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in large-scale event planning, with visibility into multiple functional areas across the organizing committee.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Event Management, Sports Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in project coordination, project management, or administrative support, preferably in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Interest in project management and event operations.
• Excellent data analysis, presentation preparation skills, and attention to detail.
• Problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn.
• Working knowledge of project management tools (SmartSheet experience is a plus)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for tracking tasks and preparing reports.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for sports, large-scale events, or the Olympic and Paralympic movement is a bonus!

Responsibilities

• Maintain and analyze portfolio data using Smartsheet and other tools to monitor progress against master schedules, milestones, and RADIO logs (Risks, Actions, Issues, Decisions, Opportunities).
• Collect and synthesize large sets of quantitative and qualitative data into actionable reports for senior leadership and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project leads across departments to align timelines, deliverables, and priorities.
• Build strong working relationships with project managers, enabling streamlined communication and consistent status tracking.
• Identify and propose improvements to portfolio and project management processes to increase efficiency and visibility.
• Assist with documentation and facilitation of portfolio meetings, working groups, and planning forums.

Benefits

• The annual base salary range for this position is $70,500 - $82,000.
• LA28 is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law.
• We strive to build a team that is diverse, inclusive and encourages qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply.
• We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level