Technical Operations Lead - Badminton

LA28 (Web) • Los Angeles, CA

7d • $88,000 - $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As the leader of Badminton Technical Operations, you will establish the technical backbone of the Olympic and Paralympic Badminton competitions, shaping how the sport is delivered at the LA28 Games before it exists. You will own the fields of play, the scoring and results technology, and the standards that let athletes compete fairly.

Requirements

• Proven track record of successfully delivering elite-level Badminton World Federation (BWF) major events, such as the World Championships, Para Badminton World Championships, Thomas & Uber Cup Finals, Sudirman Cup Finals, or World Tour Finals.
• Hands-on experience operating official tournament management software, including BWF-approved scoring systems, results networks, and Instant Review Systems (IRS).
• Strong proficiency across the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and Smartsheet.

Nice To Haves

• Basic graphic design skills (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva) for technical documentation and presentations.
• Familiarity with formal project management methodologies and scheduling tools to track milestones and deliverables.
• Experience delivering at a multi-sport Games.
• A genuine passion for sport, especially badminton or para-sport, and for an exceptional athlete and stakeholder experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of all technical operations for the Olympic and Paralympic Badminton competitions.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison to the Badminton World Federation (BWF), translating technical standards into clear requirements.
• Safeguard compliance across all fields of play with BWF Competition Regulations, IPC standards where applicable, and International Federation mandates.
• Own the implementation, testing, and live operation of the BWF scoring and results systems, integrating with Games-wide technology, timing, and broadcast partners.
• Drive venue planning, operational readiness exercises, test events, and rehearsals that surface risks early.

Benefits

• A historic, once-in-a-career chance to shape how a global sport is delivered at the LA28 Games.
• Deep cross-functional exposure across technology, broadcast, and international sport partners, building durable, transferable skills.
• Committed teammates who take pride in world-class delivery, with real ownership and visible impact.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior