Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $126,000.00 - $180,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional Development
Flexible Schedule
Job Description
LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee responsible for delivering the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. As a dedicated organization, LA28 embodies a mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic experience that showcases the very best of the city of Los Angeles and the United States at large. The committee aims to deliver a unique and unparalleled experience for all stakeholders, including athletes, fans, partners, and the community. The 2028 Games will mark the return of the Summer Olympics to the U.S. for the first time in over three decades, highlighted by Los Angeles hosting the... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- 8+ years leading large-scale, complex event operations across all project phases
- Proven ability to manage and develop teams of 5+ direct reports
- Experience providing project coordination, data management, and operational support
- Working knowledge of project management software such as Smartsheet or Asana
- Prior experience in the Olympic and Paralympic Games or other multi-sport Games
- Ability to travel occasionally to different venues across Los Angeles and outside the Greater Los Angeles region
- In-person attendance required in Los Angeles
- Ability to use computers, phones and other office equipment for extended periods
Job Qualifications
- 8+ years leading large-scale, complex event operations across all project phases—planning, readiness, and execution
- Proven ability to manage and develop teams of 5+ direct reports, fostering collaboration and accountability
- Experience providing project coordination, data management, and operational support within fast-paced environments across cross-functional teams
- Working knowledge of project management software (i.e. Smartsheet, Asana, etc.) and experience building out software to meet team needs
- Prior experience in the Olympic and Paralympic Games or other multi-sport Games
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
- Skill communicating with executives, building cross-functional partnerships and influencing stakeholders across multiple functional areas
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and contribute under pressure, lead projects through to completion, and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to identify issues, analyze problems, and think creatively and innovatively to develop solutions-based approaches
- Ability to address and resolve conflicts effectively, especially when coordinating across diverse teams with differing priorities
- Ability to adapt quickly to new organizational tools, processes, and ways of working as LA28 evolves
- High EQ and strong interpersonal skills with a proven track record as a relationship builder
- Extremely detail-oriented with excellent organizational, operational and program execution skills
- A high energy level, entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to adapt through different phases of growth and change
- Proven ability to lead and manage teams by defining clear objectives, delegating tasks effectively, fostering collaboration, and driving progress with accountability and pace
- Collaborative and flexible approach – Ability to roll with the transitional nature of the organization as it grows, adapting quickly to changing priorities and requirements
- A committed team player with problem-solving skills, comfortable working cross-functionally with diverse stakeholder groups both internally and externally
- Confident self-starter – Takes initiative to identify challenges, gathering inputs from key stakeholders, takes action, and resolves challenges proactively
- Excitement for the role and opportunity to help shape the future of Los Angeles and the Olympic and Paralympic Movement
Job Duties
- Lead the development of templates, toolkits and other planning assets that support venue teams with executing operational planning and LA28's testing activities plan across 30+ functional areas
- Synthesize and disseminate key information and requirements through centralized structures to relevant venue teams, ensuring alignment and consistent application across venues
- Coordinate Event & Venue Management input into cross-functional operational planning processes ensuring alignment on goals, deliverables, timelines, and execution plans
- Oversee central processes for communication, issue tracking, and resolution across venue teams at Games time
- Oversee venue contract management, and create and coordinate processes that support steady progress toward finalized, signed venue use agreements
- Maintain accuracy of venue access dates, venue use areas and space ownership that is relied upon across the organization
- Act as a liaison between the Legal team and operational functions through reviewing agreements, overseeing venue agreement workflows, and routing agreements internally for resolution
- Oversee the collection, organization and distribution of pertinent venue and venue partner-related documents, information and data ensuring up-to-date information is accessible to internal stakeholders
- Maintain accuracy and integrity of internal venue-related data in Games planning data management systems
- Manage the maintenance and ongoing development of Event & Venue Management platforms for integrated operational planning, venue communication, and information/documentation distribution
- Serve as a liaison between operational functions and the technology team to support the development of cross-functional systems and tools
- Support workforce planning for Event & Venue Management including resource scoping and onboarding
- Assist with functional area budget development, tracking and analysis in line with financial objectives
- Build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional teams to drive effective collaboration on centralized operational planning
- Collate and prepare presentation materials for varied audiences, including colleagues, business partners, and senior leaders
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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