Manager, Project Management
About The Position
In this role, you will serve as a bridge between different functional areas, working directly with Villages, National Olympic & Paralympic Committee Relations and Services and Games Family Services to support and integrate Games planning. You will be responsible for developing and refining project timelines, monitoring budgets, and tracking risks while maintaining clear and effective communication across all levels of the organization. Your expertise in project management methodologies will be instrumental in optimizing processes, improving efficiencies, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. Additionally, your leadership will help support junior team members, fostering an environment of collaboration and professional growth. Ultimately, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a global event that celebrates athletic excellence and inclusivity while making a lasting impact on the Olympic and Paralympic movement.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in project management, preferably in large-scale events, sports, or international organizations.
- Expertise in project planning tools (such as Smartsheet, MS Project, Asana, Trello, or Jira).
- Strong budget management and financial forecasting abilities.
- Excellent stakeholder communication and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to adapt to fast-paced environments with tight deadlines and evolving priorities.
- Ability to work On-site in an office environment, based in Los Angeles, CA
- The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Olympic and Paralympic event operations is highly desirable.
- A Master’s degree or PMP certification is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead initiatives and manage timelines to ensure successful execution of large-scale projects and workstreams.
- Create reports and dashboards: to support and enhance team planning.
- Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with key stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including schedules, resource allocation, risk assessments, and communication strategies.
- Monitor project progress and performance, proactively identifying risks, issues, and dependencies; implement mitigation strategies as needed.
- Serve as a central point of contact to streamline communication and alignment across the three stakeholder teams (Villages, National Olympic & Paralympic Committee Relations and Services and Games Family Services), ensuring consistency and clarity in planning efforts.
- Manage tracking and follow up of key milestones.
- Implement best practices and improve project workflows for efficiency and scalability.
- Develop and maintain reporting tools, dashboards, and templates to support timely and accurate updates to leadership and stakeholders, reducing the reporting burden on technical leads.
- Mentor and support junior team members, providing insights and training to enhance project outcomes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
