Venue Cluster Director - Venue Management - FIFA World Cup 26™

Venue Cluster Director – Venue Management – FIFA World Cup 26™

Minimum of 5 years of experience working in related roles in the sports, venue and/or event management industry working on major events, venue operations and/or event production
Demonstrated track record of successfully managing and executing events of varying sizes and complexities
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically to resolve issues efficiently
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely
Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple large-scale tasks and priorities simultaneously
Fluent working with Microsoft Office suite of products, particularly PowerPoint and Excel
Working knowledge of Smartsheet preferred
Strong team building and interpersonal skills
A willingness to travel and work flexible hours

Support project management efforts across multiple venue partners, ensuring seamless coordination and communication
Establish and nurture relationships with venue owners, operators, and event stakeholders, fostering effective collaboration and partnership
Assist with planning site visits for internal and external stakeholders, and coordinate venue-related meetings
Support coordination, scheduling and materials preparation for cross-functional venue operational planning
Monitor key dates, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring timely progress and adherence to timelines
Assist with venue management related budget development, tracking and analysis in line with financial objectives
Support the preparation and delivery or internal reporting and status tracking across various venue-related workstreams
Develop a strong understanding of the FIFA WC26 operational requirements for venue use agreements and venue delivery