Senior Manager, Delivery Project Management
About The Position
The LA28 Technology team is responsible for both IT for the organization and technology equipment and services to enable the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Within the Technology team, the Service Delivery organization (SVD) is responsible for delivering the underlying hardware, software and services to support corporate operations and Games delivery. This role brings structure to our project and program management, operational readiness and testing, technology workforce planning, budget management, and technology procurement processes. The Senior Manager, Delivery Project Management will report to the Head of Technology Service Delivery and serve a key role in managing a large volume of projects, processes, and initiatives across the team. As the Senior Manager, Delivery Project Management, this role will need an ability to implement processes and structure in a fast-paced environment, an exceptional ability to foster relationships, and the project management foundation to meet our delivery needs.
Requirements
- Minimum 7 + years of related work experience in technology or sports-related project management
- Demonstrated track record of successfully managing complex and time-sensitive projects
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically to resolve issues efficiently
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide team members to achieve common goals
- Ability to manage multiple large-scale tasks and priorities simultaneously
- Extremely detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
- Experience working within a complex, cross-functional organization
- Fluent working with Microsoft Office suite of products
- Ability to design and implement processes including manage change effectively
- A committed team player with problem-solving skills, comfortable working both in the details and at a higher strategic level
- Confident self-starter – Takes initiative, gathers inputs from key stakeholders, takes action, and resolves challenges proactively
- Ability to work effectively and independently with experience in defining tasks, seeking feedback, and advancing work forward with pace
- Ability to navigate and manage ambiguity while striving for excellence
- Relationship building and negotiating skills – ability to build relationships with external suppliers to set the foundation for effective negotiations
- Collaborative and flexible approach – Ability to roll with the transitional nature of the organization as it grows, adapting quickly to changing priorities and requirements
- Technical acumen – understanding across various technologies and project management methodologies
- Excitement for the role and opportunity to help shape the future of Los Angeles and the Olympic and Paralympic Movement
- Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Smartsheet a plus
- PMP, Certified Scrum Master, or other PMI designation preferred
Responsibilities
- Implement project management best practices across the technology functional area
- Manage complex technology projects involving internal and external stakeholders in a time-sensitive environment
- Establish project plans and standard project management delivery mechanisms in support of various technology functions (e.g., applications, cybersecurity, telecommunications)
- Lead special projects and key initiatives to ensure effective Games planning and technology delivery for the 2028 summer Games
- Track, coordinate, plan, and report on technical work across multiple teams and departments
- Standardize processes, project documentation, knowledge management, and collaboration practices
- Maintain project documentation, project resources, and templates within SharePoint
- Collaborate with other functional areas (e.g., Sport, Broadcast) to align cross-functional schedules and timing of project delivery
- Coordinate with the Strategic PMO team on organization-wide project management principles, best practices, and centers of excellence
- Contribute to the development of change management practices and implementation of change management across the department
Benefits
- LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
