FIFA World Cup 2026™ - Canada, Mexico and the United States
Venue Infrastructure Manager, FIFA World Cup 2026 - Philadelphia
FIFA World Cup 2026™ - Canada, Mexico and the United States, Miami, Florida, us, 33222
Overview
Venue Infrastructure Manager, FIFA World Cup 2026 - Philadelphia. Reporting organisationally to the FIFA26 Inc., Director of Infrastructure & Technical Services (INF & TCS) in the FIFA26 Headquarters, the Venue Infrastructure Manager is a key member of the FWC26 Infrastructure & Technical Services team and will collaborate closely with the sub-division. Department: Technical & Infrastructure Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time Location: Miami Reporting To: Kaj Heyral Responsibilities
Be the main representative and primary contact to the INF & TCS Sub-Division at your assigned stadium, focusing on stakeholder management and communication. Act as the primary contract for INF & TCS topics to the Stadium, INF & TCS Central Teams, FIFA Venue Operations Director, Venue Technology Manager, Venue Logistics Manager and other FIFA Functional Area Venue leads. Manage the INF & TCS on-site team comprising venue staff and multiple service providers from FIFA and the Stadium. Deliver INF & TCS technical requirements with clear communication to stadiums and central teams to meet FIFA delivery timelines and monitor construction/renovation schedules. Ensure all FIFA and FA requirements are delivered according to Venue Designs, Matrix of Requirements, BOQ and Setup/Dismantling schedules, as per supplier contracts. Maintain Roles & Responsibility matrices during stadium setup and dismantling periods. Project-manage Technical Information flow for the assigned Stadium and populate reports and dashboards on stadium-related activities. Identify temporary infrastructure issues and liaise with INF & TCS Central Teams, FIFA Venue Operations Director, FAs and Stakeholders during delivery. Validate and adjust solutions against site conditions and finalize accordingly. Coordinate with Overlay delivery partner and all INF & TCS suppliers on-site to monitor scope execution, ensuring Overlay spaces are handed over on time with quality during all project phases including removal/reinstatement. Provide oversight on Overlay contractors' deliverables and act as escalation point for issue resolution with INF & TCS Central Teams. Report progress to INF & TCS Central Teams and Venue Operations Directors on venue progress, tracking and issue resolution. Education & Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree preferably in Engineering, Architecture, Information Technology or related domains Strong understanding of the technical complexity of a stadium with additional FIFA World Cup needs Work Experience
Experience in planning and delivering infrastructure and/or providing Technical Services to large-scale sporting events Experience in managing and leading diverse teams Experience in Site Coordination/Production Management on promoter- and/or touring-level for large-scale sport events/concerts/tours/festivals Languages
Fluent in English (USA/CAN/MEX) and Spanish (MEX) and French (CAN) Technology
Proficient in MS Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Planning software and online collaboration tools: Monday.com, MS Planner, MS Outlook, MS Teams, Miro Autodesk applications (AutoCAD, Revit, BIM 360, Autodesk Construction Cloud, etc.) About FWC2026
The FIFA World Cup 26 will mark the first time that the tournament features 48 teams and will be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States. This format creates opportunities for greater participation and engagement from fans and players across North America and beyond. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Information Technology
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Venue Infrastructure Manager, FIFA World Cup 2026 - Philadelphia. Reporting organisationally to the FIFA26 Inc., Director of Infrastructure & Technical Services (INF & TCS) in the FIFA26 Headquarters, the Venue Infrastructure Manager is a key member of the FWC26 Infrastructure & Technical Services team and will collaborate closely with the sub-division. Department: Technical & Infrastructure Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time Location: Miami Reporting To: Kaj Heyral Responsibilities
Be the main representative and primary contact to the INF & TCS Sub-Division at your assigned stadium, focusing on stakeholder management and communication. Act as the primary contract for INF & TCS topics to the Stadium, INF & TCS Central Teams, FIFA Venue Operations Director, Venue Technology Manager, Venue Logistics Manager and other FIFA Functional Area Venue leads. Manage the INF & TCS on-site team comprising venue staff and multiple service providers from FIFA and the Stadium. Deliver INF & TCS technical requirements with clear communication to stadiums and central teams to meet FIFA delivery timelines and monitor construction/renovation schedules. Ensure all FIFA and FA requirements are delivered according to Venue Designs, Matrix of Requirements, BOQ and Setup/Dismantling schedules, as per supplier contracts. Maintain Roles & Responsibility matrices during stadium setup and dismantling periods. Project-manage Technical Information flow for the assigned Stadium and populate reports and dashboards on stadium-related activities. Identify temporary infrastructure issues and liaise with INF & TCS Central Teams, FIFA Venue Operations Director, FAs and Stakeholders during delivery. Validate and adjust solutions against site conditions and finalize accordingly. Coordinate with Overlay delivery partner and all INF & TCS suppliers on-site to monitor scope execution, ensuring Overlay spaces are handed over on time with quality during all project phases including removal/reinstatement. Provide oversight on Overlay contractors' deliverables and act as escalation point for issue resolution with INF & TCS Central Teams. Report progress to INF & TCS Central Teams and Venue Operations Directors on venue progress, tracking and issue resolution. Education & Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree preferably in Engineering, Architecture, Information Technology or related domains Strong understanding of the technical complexity of a stadium with additional FIFA World Cup needs Work Experience
Experience in planning and delivering infrastructure and/or providing Technical Services to large-scale sporting events Experience in managing and leading diverse teams Experience in Site Coordination/Production Management on promoter- and/or touring-level for large-scale sport events/concerts/tours/festivals Languages
Fluent in English (USA/CAN/MEX) and Spanish (MEX) and French (CAN) Technology
Proficient in MS Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Planning software and online collaboration tools: Monday.com, MS Planner, MS Outlook, MS Teams, Miro Autodesk applications (AutoCAD, Revit, BIM 360, Autodesk Construction Cloud, etc.) About FWC2026
The FIFA World Cup 26 will mark the first time that the tournament features 48 teams and will be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States. This format creates opportunities for greater participation and engagement from fans and players across North America and beyond. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Information Technology
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