Senior Cluster Manager, Games Family Venue Operations
About The Position
LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The organization is focused on creating an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners, and the community. This role is responsible for ensuring the provision of Games Family services at all venues within multiple clusters. The Senior Manager will assist in the development and application of all Games Family plans, policies, procedures, and operations at the venues they manage. They will also help select and train Games Family Venue Managers, mentor and supervise them, and collaborate with venue teams to meet service levels for key stakeholders including IOC/IPC groups, Dignitaries, International Federation Presidents and Secretary Generals, National Olympic/Paralympic Committees, and other members of the Olympic and Paralympic Family.
Requirements
- 7+ years’ work experience in an international, large event or multi-sport Games environment
- 5+ years direct people management experience, including oversight of full-time staff, contractors, or large volunteer teams (e.g., 10+ individuals)
- Experience leading cross-functional teams or multi-department initiatives
- Proven delivery of large-scale projects or events, including planning through execution phases
- Experience working with external stakeholders, such as government agencies, sponsors, or international partners
- Proficient with Microsoft suite particularly with Smartsheet, Excel and PowerPoint
- Oral and written fluency in English
Nice To Haves
- Training experience preferred
- Experience working in multi-lingual settings preferred
- Knowledge of other languages is a plus
Responsibilities
- Serve as an expert on Games Family Services (“GFS”) provided at multiple LA28 competition venues
- Serve as the primary GFS representative at venue team meetings until the GFS Venue Managers are hired and trained
- Work closely with such functional areas as event management, security, event services, Protocol, Hospitality and transportation
- Develop, adjust and apply GFS policies, procedures and plans at the competition venues
- Integrate any technology applications into the planning at the venue level
- Prepare and delivery all GFS material for Event Operating Planning meetings and materials
- Assist in the selection and training of all short-term GFS Venue Managers and venue-based volunteers
- Develop and deliver training programs for GFS staff and volunteers, serving as a primary trainer
- Ensure all venues receive sufficient focus, attention and support in collaboration with other GFS staff.
- Manage all GFS operations at any events taking place prior to the Games
- Support in the coordination of the competition venue central planning documents for GFS
- Maintain and adhere to key milestones and internal planning and delivery timelines
- Coordinate daily with Protocol and IOC on expected attendance
- Oversee and manage a cluster of venues during the Games
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- The annual base salary range for this position is $105,000-$140,000.
- LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
