Manager, Transport Mobility, FIFA World Cup 2026 - Kansas City
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
competitive salary
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Professional development opportunities
dynamic work environment
team collaboration
Global event experience
Job Description
The FIFA World Cup 26™ is a flagship international football tournament organized by FIFA, attracting millions of fans worldwide and requiring meticulous planning and operational excellence. The event is hosted by multiple cities, including Kansas City, USA, which plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient transportation of attendees, teams, officials, and media. Kansas City is renowned for its vibrant culture, rich sports history, and strategic transportation infrastructure, making it an ideal host city for such an event. The transportation aspect for a global mega event like FIFA26 calls for seamless coordination among various stakeholders and comprehensive planning... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in transport, project management, event management, major sporting events, or relevant combination of education and experience
- Minimum of 3 years of transport-related work experience ideally within football, sports, or major events
- Experience in transport operations at least one international mega event preferably multiple world-class sporting events such as FIFA World Cup™, Olympic Games, or regional football tournaments
- Proven leadership experience in managing teams and delivering complex projects
- Experience collaborating with public and private sector partners
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to see the big picture and adapt to evolving circumstances
- Exceptional planning, organizational, and administrative abilities
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and commitment
- Positive attitude, patience, and persistence in problem-solving
- Strong cultural awareness and ability to work in an international environment.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Transport, Project Management, Event Management, Major Sporting Events, or relevant combination of education and experience
- Master's degree is an additional asset
- Minimum of 3 years of transport-related work experience especially in football, sports or major events
- Experience in transport operations at international mega events such as FIFA World Cup™, Olympic Games, or regional football tournaments
- Experience working in multi-functional event organizations and fast-paced environments
- Proven leadership experience in managing teams and delivering complex projects
- Experience collaborating with public and private sector partners with strong relationship-building skills
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong leadership skills to motivate teams
- Ability to adapt to evolving circumstances and see the big picture
- Exceptional planning, organizational, and administrative abilities
- Experience working in corporate and project-focused environments
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and commitment
- Positive attitude and persistence in problem-solving
- Strong cultural awareness and ability to work internationally.
Job Duties
- Integrate with all functions within Event Transport
- Support the transport mapping process including development of Bus/Metro/Tram systems maps
- Work closely with Host City authorities to develop operational plans for Bus/Metro/Tram systems and key transport hubs ensuring alignment with FIFA requirements
- Collaborate with Host City transport teams to develop pedestrian routes including access and egress, road closures, and diversions to optimize vehicle and pedestrian flow
- Support schedule and route consolidation to ensure alignment with FIFA transport requirements
- Coordinate with all FIFA functional areas and transport systems to ensure plans align with overall event transport strategies
- Work with Host City Last Mile teams and FIFA Spectator Services to optimize access and egress strategies
- Support the delivery of transport operations for test events prior to the FIFA World Cup 26™
- Review and prepare correspondence, reports, studies, briefings, and presentations regarding spectator flow and public transport planning
- Conduct site visits across venues, sites, and facilities to assess transport-related features and operations
- Perform any other duties as required.
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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