FIFA World Cup 2026™ - Canada, Mexico and the United States
Dressing & Signage Venue Manager FIFA World Cup 26 (All Host Cities)
FIFA World Cup 2026™ - Canada, Mexico and the United States, All Saints Village, Missouri, United States
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Venue Manager, Dressing & Signage, FIFA World Cup 26™ (All Host Cities)
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FIFA World Cup 2026™ - Canada, Mexico and the United States .
Department: Tournament and Venue Operations Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract Location: All Locations Reporting To: Head of Dressing & Signage
At FIFA26, our vision is to unite the world through the greatest sporting event of all time. The FIFA World Cup 26™ will mark the first time that the tournament will feature 48 teams and be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico and the USA. This new format will redefine excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement among fans and players across North America and all over the world. Now is your time to become a game changer and join the workforce that will plan and deliver this extraordinary and unforgettable experience.
Key Responsibilities
Key member and ambassador for FIFA and the Dressing and Signage team, contributing to a world‑class dressing and signage programme.
Deliver the full dressing and signage implementation at the assigned stadium.
Travel to off‑site non‑stadium venues to oversee Dressing and Signage installation as required.
Attend daily meetings with the venue staff and provide daily reports to the Dressing and Signage management team.
Manage supplier scheduling and workloads in collaboration with other key functional areas.
Act as the key on‑site contact for all other functional areas while answering queries and dealing with requests.
Liaise with site owners and operators to gain approval on implementation plans.
Troubleshoot on‑site issues and ensure problems are solved efficiently and effectively with assistance from all stakeholders, including Operations Centre representatives.
Quality‑control all installations carried out by suppliers at each assigned site and report issues promptly to senior members of the team.
Ensure all scheduled installations are carried out on‑schedule and to the agreed standard.
Oversee wayfinding installations at each assigned venue and ensure each wayfinding journey is logical and ensures operational efficiency for the event.
Distribute signage requested by other functional areas and offer assistance and/or advice for the installation of such signage.
Input late or additional requests into change‑control and action requests once approved.
Support on‑site attendance at the assigned venues for every installation day, match day, decommission day and other days as agreed with senior members of the team.
Contribute to project management and knowledge management initiatives, including event debriefs and knowledge capture and documentation activities.
Your Profile Education & Qualifications
Team Player, willing to work to tight timelines.
Clear and efficient communicator.
Solution oriented.
Problem‑solving and conflict resolution skills.
Positive attitude, patience and persistence.
Ability to prioritize and handle large workload efficiently at peak times.
Ability to work under pressure and stress.
Sound judgement and prioritization of tasks.
International, cross‑cultural work experiences preferred; experience or knowledge of local culture will be an added benefit.
Work Experience
Minimum 2 years of tangible experience delivering dressing and signage projects and/or relevant operational experience working on events of a similar scale to FIFA World Cup 26 (e.g. previous FIFA World Cups, Olympic Games, etc.).
Understanding of the technical aspects of delivering dressing and signage projects (e.g. production methods, installation techniques, materials, etc.).
Experience managing experienced service providers for world‑class events or projects.
Knowledge of event planning, requirements, and event project management processes for large sporting events.
Experience in the development and integration of operational plans.
Significant stakeholder‑management experience across multiple organisations and departments.
Languages
Fluent English (written and spoken) required; understanding of French & Spanish considered an asset.
Fluent in Spanish when applying for Mexico (proficient also in English).
Technology
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools.
Equal Opportunities FIFA26 is a proud equal‑opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and prohibits discrimination of any kind on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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 new format redefines excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement from fans and players in North America and all over the world. Now is your time to be a game changer and join the workforce that is planning and delivering this unique and unforgettable experience.
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Venue Manager, Dressing & Signage, FIFA World Cup 26™ (All Host Cities)
role at
FIFA World Cup 2026™ - Canada, Mexico and the United States .
Department: Tournament and Venue Operations Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract Location: All Locations Reporting To: Head of Dressing & Signage
At FIFA26, our vision is to unite the world through the greatest sporting event of all time. The FIFA World Cup 26™ will mark the first time that the tournament will feature 48 teams and be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico and the USA. This new format will redefine excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement among fans and players across North America and all over the world. Now is your time to become a game changer and join the workforce that will plan and deliver this extraordinary and unforgettable experience.
Key Responsibilities
Key member and ambassador for FIFA and the Dressing and Signage team, contributing to a world‑class dressing and signage programme.
Deliver the full dressing and signage implementation at the assigned stadium.
Travel to off‑site non‑stadium venues to oversee Dressing and Signage installation as required.
Attend daily meetings with the venue staff and provide daily reports to the Dressing and Signage management team.
Manage supplier scheduling and workloads in collaboration with other key functional areas.
Act as the key on‑site contact for all other functional areas while answering queries and dealing with requests.
Liaise with site owners and operators to gain approval on implementation plans.
Troubleshoot on‑site issues and ensure problems are solved efficiently and effectively with assistance from all stakeholders, including Operations Centre representatives.
Quality‑control all installations carried out by suppliers at each assigned site and report issues promptly to senior members of the team.
Ensure all scheduled installations are carried out on‑schedule and to the agreed standard.
Oversee wayfinding installations at each assigned venue and ensure each wayfinding journey is logical and ensures operational efficiency for the event.
Distribute signage requested by other functional areas and offer assistance and/or advice for the installation of such signage.
Input late or additional requests into change‑control and action requests once approved.
Support on‑site attendance at the assigned venues for every installation day, match day, decommission day and other days as agreed with senior members of the team.
Contribute to project management and knowledge management initiatives, including event debriefs and knowledge capture and documentation activities.
Your Profile Education & Qualifications
Team Player, willing to work to tight timelines.
Clear and efficient communicator.
Solution oriented.
Problem‑solving and conflict resolution skills.
Positive attitude, patience and persistence.
Ability to prioritize and handle large workload efficiently at peak times.
Ability to work under pressure and stress.
Sound judgement and prioritization of tasks.
International, cross‑cultural work experiences preferred; experience or knowledge of local culture will be an added benefit.
Work Experience
Minimum 2 years of tangible experience delivering dressing and signage projects and/or relevant operational experience working on events of a similar scale to FIFA World Cup 26 (e.g. previous FIFA World Cups, Olympic Games, etc.).
Understanding of the technical aspects of delivering dressing and signage projects (e.g. production methods, installation techniques, materials, etc.).
Experience managing experienced service providers for world‑class events or projects.
Knowledge of event planning, requirements, and event project management processes for large sporting events.
Experience in the development and integration of operational plans.
Significant stakeholder‑management experience across multiple organisations and departments.
Languages
Fluent English (written and spoken) required; understanding of French & Spanish considered an asset.
Fluent in Spanish when applying for Mexico (proficient also in English).
Technology
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools.
Equal Opportunities FIFA26 is a proud equal‑opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and prohibits discrimination of any kind on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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 new format redefines excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement from fans and players in North America and all over the world. Now is your time to be a game changer and join the workforce that is planning and delivering this unique and unforgettable experience.
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