Senior Manager, MDS

LA28•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are on a singular mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that this city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and our community. The 2028 Games mark the return of the Summer Games to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years and Los Angeles’ third time hosting an Olympic Games and first time welcoming the Paralympic Games. This presents the unique and exciting opportunity to celebrate our legacy with the Games and push the Olympic and Paralympic Movements forward, writing a new chapter of Games history in Los Angeles. Putting on an Olympic and Paralympic Games is a team sport. To build a Games unlike any the world has seen before, we need the best team in place–a team full of diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise. We are guided by the following set of values and behaviors–optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co-creation and boldness–and look forward to hearing about how your past experiences align with them. Manager, Master Delivery Schedule (MDS): The Logistics department is responsible for effectively and efficiently providing materials management and logistics support to all LA28 functions. The Sr. Manager, Master Delivery Schedule (MDS) will be responsible for overseeing the development, integration, and execution of the Master Delivery Schedule – a tool used to ensure all goods, materials, and services inbound to Olympic and Paralympic venues are in alignment with Logistics and Security protocols. This role will work closely with several Functions, suppliers, and delivery partners to synchronize scheduling of vehicles to venues, reduce traffic congestion near the venues, and plan for the efficient use of logistics resources for the LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games. Reporting to the Head of Special Projects, the Sr. Manager, Master Delivery Schedule (MDS) will help deliver the message of the MDS system to all Olympic and Paralympic stakeholders through a number of medians including face-to-face training, emails, publications, and web-site content.

Requirements

7 + years of relevant / relatable experience in MDS, Security and / or Logistics operational planning
Knowledge of interpretation of venue delivery windows
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with multi-level communication experience
Competence to manage relationships between internal stakeholders and oversee end-to-end transport
Aptitude to present and clearly communicate to audiences in a multitude of public / private settings, as required
Willing to work on complex, tight, immovable timelines while maintaining a positive attitude, exhibiting patience, persistence and attention to detail
Demonstrated success in independently developing effective MDS processes and procedures
Experience working in a multi-cultural, multi-national environment
High attention to detail
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Build relationships with internal clients and external partners
Team player with the ability to pivot / adapt, scale up and down planning principles to execution
Collaborative, flexible approach with an ability to roll with the transitional nature of the organization as it grows and establishes itself over the next 2 - 3 years
Experience in drafting technical documents, policies and procedures
Must be proficient with computers as well as Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook)
Confident self-starter
Ability to make quick decisions, gathering input from key stakeholders and advancing the initiative forward and drive both flawless execution
An undergraduate degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Data Management Services preferred

Nice To Haves

Previous games experience in MDS planning and operations preferred
Excellent reputation among equine logistics global community

Responsibilities

Lead the creation and management of the LA28 Master Delivery Schedule system, including the real-time monitoring, tracking, and information sharing of vehicles across multiple platforms
Collaborate with TEC on the production, testing, and implementation of MDS related hardware and software for seamless interfaces of the MDS across all LA28 medians
Work with Security personnel on the inclusion of the MDS into security protocols
Draft, publish and distribute the Delivering to Venue Guides
Oversee the training, access control and usage of the system to both internal clients and external partners
Centrally manage delivery schedules during the bump-in / bump-out of phases across all venues
Analyze schedule data across all venues and identify capacity conflicts and / or resource constraints
Daily monitor and report delivery analysis by use of producing system dashboards and drafting summaries, as required
Develop staffing plans, interview, hire and supervise multi-specialty team
Identify and analyze critical activities to develop contingency and emergency plans
Provide emergency operational manpower to the Logistics Function
Oversee the development and execution of recruitment, training, retention and support operations for temporary Logistics staff