TECHNICAL MANAGER, OPENING CEREMONY, EVENT TIME JOB OPENING FOR CWC25

Department: Tournament Time Role

Location: Miami

Description

FIFA Club World Cup 25 OverviewAt FIFA, our vision is to unite the world through the power of football. The FIFA Club World Cup 25™ will bring together the best club teams from around the world to compete for the prestigious title. Hosted in the United States, this tournament will deliver an unforgettable experience for players, fans, and stakeholders alike. Now is your time to be part of history and join the workforce that will plan and execute this world-class event.

THE POSITION

Main Activities and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Head of Event Technical, Operations and Resourcing the Technical Manager – Opening Ceremony will be a key member of the FIFA Club World Cup 25 Ceremonies team and will work in close collaboration with other key individuals, functional areas and suppliers responsible for delivering technical and production elements of FCWC25 Opening Ceremony
The main responsibilities and oversight of the Technical Manager – Opening Ceremony for the FIFA Club World Cup 25™ include:

• Manage all technical aspects of the Ceremony in conjunction with the Stadium Entertainment Producer (INF) and the Stadium Entertainment Technical / Operations Manager (INF).
• Oversee Event Management Company (EMC) setup, operation, and bump-out of technical equipment.
• Supervise EMC technical vendors and suppliers and assist with any questions or concerns. Manage any technical vendors and suppliers outside of the EMC remit.
• Oversee and supervise production rehearsals, in collaboration with the EMC ·
• Act as the liaison between EMC technical production and INF, venue management, stadium technical staff, broadcast, other FCWC25 FAs, and other on-site stakeholders.
• Assist the EMC Technical Team with any request or needs.
• Understand the Broadcast operation, assist the Head of Production/Stadium Entertainment on any specific Ceremony Broadcast needs.
• Ensure all Ceremonies technical requirements are delivered on schedule and as planned.
• Address any technical issues both in planning and operational stages.
• Participate in all technical rehearsals and deliver post-rehearsal technical report.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.
• Provide the Ceremonies Production leader post-ceremony technical reports.
• Work in full compliance with the FCWC25 Policies and Procedures and the Safety and Security rules and requirements

YOUR PROFILE

Candidates for this role should demonstrate:

ACCOUNTABILITY: Demonstrate commitment to responsibilities and objectively analyze one’s behavior, while assuming consequences of one’s own actions and/or decisions and learning from one’s mistakes.

DECISION MAKING: Ability to identify and swiftly make decisions in critical situations, take initiative and calculated risks, explore alternative solutions, and respond promptly to unforeseen circumstances.

INCLUSIVITY: Achieve shared organizational objectives by sharing information with colleagues across all levels and divisions, tangibly influencing others, and maintaining a network of support contacts.

INITIATIVE: Capacity to break new ground, look for unconventional solutions, and produce fresh ideas.

INNOVATION: Capacity to break new ground, look for unconventional solutions, and produce fresh ideas.

LEADERSHIP: Ability to lead one’s contacts/colleagues/partners, encourage teamwork, and delegate authority / decision-making power, as needed, to produce the expected results and make efficient use of the team’s skills and talents.

VISION: Ability to perceive the organization's global environmental impact, anticipate decision consequences, grasp organizational missions, and formulate strategic plans.

Experience

Education & Qualifications

• No Specific Education or qualification required but Technical or Trade qualifications such as: Electrical, Rigging, Audio Visual, Theatre craft etc would be highly regarded

Work Experience

• Min 3 years experience in event technical,Min 3 years experience in event technical, production or site management.
• Experience gained in: event agencies, music and entertainment, venue management, rental suppliers, audio visual suppliers, scenic/stage builders
• Experience with large scale events in stadiums, arenas, public spaces, theatres etc

Languages

• Fluent in English. Spanish and/or French proficiency is a plus

Technology

• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools