Senior Associate, Operational Planning

LA28 • Los Angeles, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

LA28 is seeking a Senior Associate, Operational Planning to help turn complex operational plans into a coordinated path to the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This role supports cross-functional integration across operational planning workstreams, building the trackers, timelines, dashboards, and decks that keep teams aligned. The position involves researching and distilling complex information into clear, actionable recommendations, running working sessions, and flagging risks and opportunities early. The role requires the same energy and care for high-visibility projects as for behind-the-scenes work.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of experience in operational planning or project management, ideally in large-scale sporting events.
• Experience in cross-functional roles within complex organizations, with adaptability in fast-moving, demanding environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at various levels of seniority.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with a demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity and changing priorities.
• Fluency in English, with the intellectual curiosity and eagerness to learn that a fast-evolving Games environment demands.
• Available to work onsite in our Downtown Los Angeles-based office.
• Available to work in-office five days a week.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Smartsheet.
• Experience creating and managing Gemini AI agents.
• Mega sporting event operational, event, or project management experience.
• Experience creating executive-level presentations and briefing materials.
• Passion for the Olympic and Paralympic Movement.

Responsibilities

• Support cross-functional integration and coordination across operational planning workstreams, keeping teams aligned on shared priorities.
• Develop and maintain planning materials, trackers, timelines, dashboards, decks, and status updates that inform decision-making.
• Research, analyze, and distill complex information into clear, actionable recommendations, presentations, and visuals for leadership.
• Facilitate working sessions and meetings by scheduling, preparing agendas, capturing key decisions, and following up on action items.
• Identify and escalate risks, issues, and opportunities with proposed recommendations, and provide administrative support to the team.

Benefits

• A central seat in planning how the 2028 Games will actually run.
• Exposure to leaders and workstreams across the entire organizing committee.
• A curious, optimistic team that values initiative, feedback, and growth.
• Varied work that blends high-visibility projects with essential behind-the-scenes delivery.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed