Manager, Olympic Programming

Sunbelt Rentals•Los Angeles, CA

9d•$84,000 - $115,500

About The Position

Join Our Team! Sunbelt Rentals strives to be the customer's first choice in the equipment rental industry. From pumps to scaffolding to general construction tools, we aim to be the only call needed to outfit a job site with the proper equipment. Not only do we offer a vast fleet that ranks among the best in the industry, we pair it all with a friendly and knowledgeable staff. Our employees are our greatest asset, and although we present a comprehensive equipment offering, our expertise and service are what truly distinguish us from the competition. We pride ourselves on investing in our workforce and offer competitive benefits, as well as extensive on-the-job training for all eligible employees. As a highly successful national company, we are constantly looking for talented individuals to support our growth. If you are interested in pursuing a rewarding career, we invite you to review our opportunities! Job Description Summary Position Objective: The Manager, Olympic Programming is responsible for the oversight and coordination of Sunbelt Rentals’ Olympic delivery program schedule. This role will lead a small team charged with developing, updating, and tracking activities to ensure successful delivery of commercial projects as well as alignment with overall corporate objectives (master plan) tied to the Olympic Games. Outputs from this team will be fully integrated into the LA28 Venues and Infrastructure construction schedule, LA28 Energy delivery schedule, and other LA28 Functional Area schedules where required, which are reported quarterly to International Olympic Committee (IOC) experts for review and evaluation. The role is client-facing with both LA28 leadership and internal Sunbelt Rentals business units, requiring strong program management, scheduling, and relationship-building expertise.

Requirements

Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Facilities Management, Operations. Management or similar fields required, or a combination of education and relevant experience
Minimum 10+ years of experience preferred in construction delivery and/or management (temporary/legacy) for multi-sport/multiple-venue large-scale event programs (Olympics, World Cups, Expos, or similar)
Proven experience in program/schedule management within high-pressure, client-facing environments
Strong understanding of large event operations and construction logistics
Proficiency in Microsoft Project required
Strong computer skills including MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
Professional demeanor with the ability to effectively interface with internal stakeholders and external partners

Nice To Haves

Experience with Primavera P6 highly desirable

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a small team responsible for schedule development, updates, integration, and reporting for Olympic-related projects
Maintain and oversee Sunbelt’s Olympic master plan, ensuring activities align with corporate objectives and Games requirements
Coordinate integration of Sunbelt schedules into LA28’s official Venues & Infrastructure and Energy schedules
Act as primary point of contact with LA28’s Venues and Infrastructure team, Energy team, and IOC schedule experts
Partner with internal Sunbelt divisions (Lines of Business, Marketing, etc.) to ensure all project and corporate deliverables are tracked and aligned
Develop and manage reporting cadence to Sunbelt leadership and LA28, including project status updates, risk tracking, and schedule variance analysis
Provide expert recommendations on scheduling and temporary construction delivery strategies to ensure successful multi-sport, multi-venue outcomes
Coordinate integration of commercial project delivery with compliance, governance, and financial performance tracking
Represent Sunbelt Rentals in external Olympic-related meetings and maintain a professional, client-facing presence
Ensure the programming of third-party, non-LA28 owned Olympic projects in coordination with the overall delivery schedule to provide early visibility of delivery risks
Significant travel in support of the project will be required
Other duties as required for the successful delivery of the project