MANAGER TEAM FACILITIES SPECIAL PROJECTS

Under the guidance of the Senior Team Facilities Manager (USA) and Team Services Lead (Zurich) and working alongside the wider Team Services team and other tournament functional areas, the Team Special Facilities Projects Manager is responsible for coordinating the specific projects related to teams and referees for the FIFA World Cup 26 as well as the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ in the three host countries.

THE POSITION

The Team Facilities Special Projects Manager will be responsible for:
• taking the lead in communications with all Team Base Camp city authorities for planning and organizing open-to-public training sessions and community events for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, if relevant, and the FIFA World Cup 26;
• overseeing the meet & greet program for teams by liaising with all Team Base Camp city authorities to assess operational plan and ensure successful project implementation on-site;
• liaising with all Team Base Camp city authorities on the catalogue of additional services and facilities for teams and their extended groups (friends and family);
• leading additional Team Services projects, such as team preparation camps and friendly matches;
• preparing various operational concepts, policies and procedures related to Team sServices and Refereeing services for the FIFA World Cup 26 and FIFA Club World Cup 2025;
• Leading the TBC Brochure including the management process for FCWC25 and FWC26
• Representing Team Facilities project at various operational meetings and other relevant activities for participating teams (including for their families and friends); and providing regular reports and carrying out other duties as assigned by the Senior Team Services Facilities Manager (USA) and Team Services Lead (Zurich);

YOUR PROFILE

Education and qualifications
• Able to manage a group of people working on the same projects and, as required, coordinate people in other functional areas to contribute to projects.
• Ability to create strong relationships with external stakeholders and maintain a high level of engagement.
• High energy levels, exceptional planning and organizational skills, strong negotiation and facilitation skills, excellent communication and presentation skills, and positive relationship management abilities.
• Capable of making decisions using problem-solving skills and exercising sound judgment to achieve results.
• Comfortable working in an international, demanding and changing environment.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team and adapt to and work well with people of other cultures and backgrounds.

Work experience
• A minimum of five years of experience in event management, ideally at the international level.
• Experience in building relationships with city authorities and understanding of USA/CAN/MEX specifics in organizing local events.
• Experience and knowledge of team facilities, venue operations, community projects is an asset.
• Proven track record in managing complex projects, including both pre-event planning and event implementation.
• Knowledge of team facilities, community events and competitions in a tournament setting, ideally from working in or at least having a thorough understanding of a football environment.
• Extensive and well-founded knowledge of event and competition operations.

Languages
• Fluency in English (oral and written); any additional language skills an asset.
Technology
• Strong administrative and IT skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).