Senior Manager, Telecom Program Delivery
About The Position
Lead secure, sustainable telecommunications delivery across venues and operational locations for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Work with Olympic Broadcast Services (OBS), the technology integrator, telecommunications suppliers, technology partners, venue owners and venue teams to translate requirements into delivery plans. Lead technical teammates and suppliers, integrate services into LA28’s technology plan, and apply engineering judgment to challenge designs. The role connects infrastructure delivery, supplier accountability and operational readiness, while identifying opportunities for post-Games infrastructure value. The position requires on-site availability at LA28’s Downtown Los Angeles-based office and frequent travel for technical venue inspections and partner collaboration. Work is primarily in an office and open-floorplan environment, with hybrid remote/on-site work that transitions from program management to operations. Hours may vary, including evenings, weekends and holidays, particularly during peak event periods. The role may include operational responsibilities during the Games and requires working under high pressure during Games preparation and execution. LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of experience in telecommunications engineering delivering innovative, sustainable, large-scale projects.
- Expertise in venue technology or major-event technology and significant telecommunications exposure.
- Strong knowledge of Internet Service Providers, IP-WAN circuits, MPLS, DWDM, SD-WAN technologies, broadcast circuits, dark fiber deployments and alternative wireless solutions.
- Experience collaborating with telecommunications carriers and cybersecurity teams on compliance and security standards, as well as with diverse technology vendors, regulatory bodies and cross-functional teams.
- Ability to balance innovation, practicality and security in telecommunications design and delivery, including wireless-first and sustainable solutions that consider security and spectrum requirements.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and a forward-thinking mindset addressing security, scalability and sustainability.
- Commitment to community, collaboration and innovation.
- Available to work on-site in Los Angeles.
- Able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment and use computers, phones and other office equipment for extended periods.
- Able to work variable hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays, and under high pressure during Games preparation and execution.
- Able to travel frequently for technical venue inspections and partner collaboration.
Nice To Haves
- Telecommunications project or program delivery for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
- Telecommunications project or program delivery for the FIFA World Cup.
- Telecommunications project or program delivery for the Super Bowl.
- Existing relationships with NBC, OBS or IOC.
- Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate venue-wide area network (WAN) planning and delivery, integrating services into LA28’s technology plan.
- Lead technical teammates and suppliers, establishing cost-effective engineering standards for secure, sustainable, wireless-first infrastructure.
- Support commercial and supplier management through delivery reporting, risk mitigation, dependency tracking and accountability for outcomes.
- Partner with cybersecurity teams to minimize vulnerabilities and align telecommunications designs and deployments with security standards.
- Coordinate testing, readiness and operational transition to meet performance and reliability service-level agreements.
- Identify post-Games legacy opportunities for infrastructure.
- Travel for technical venue inspections and partner collaboration.
- Question carriers and technical specialists confidently about designs, dependencies and delivery.
- Perform other duties as required, including potentially evolving operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Benefits
- Opportunity to shape secure, sustainable telecommunications infrastructure across Games venues.
- Exposure to broadcasters, technology partners and venue teams.
- Opportunity to develop experience in infrastructure delivery, supplier accountability and operational readiness.
- Opportunity to contribute alongside teammates whose standards reflect integrity, excellence, inclusion and co-creation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
