Manager, Transport Mobility, FIFA World Cup 2026 - Kansas City

Independence, MO, USA|

Job Overview

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Travel opportunities

Job Description

The FIFA World Cup is one of the most prestigious and widely viewed sporting events globally, requiring meticulous planning and coordination to ensure seamless operations during the tournament. At the core of this orchestration lies the FIFA26 Event Transportation team, a specialized unit tasked with managing transport logistics to facilitate smooth transit for players, officials, media, and spectators. This team operates closely with the Host City authorities, operational services, and various stakeholders to deliver an outstanding transport experience on the Tournament Route Network and other transportation systems. The holder of the Manager, Transport Mobility role is a pivotal figure within... Show More

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in transport, project management, event management, major sporting events, or relevant education and experience
master’s degree is an additional asset
minimum of 3 years transport-related work experience
experience at least one international mega event
experience in multi-functional event organizations
proven leadership experience
ability to collaborate with public and private sector partners
highly organized
excellent communication skills
ability to work independently and in teams
strong leadership
adaptability and flexibility
integrity and professionalism
patience and problem-solving skills
cultural awareness

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 asset
minimum of 3 years transport-related work experience ideally within football, sports, or major events
transport operations experience at least one international mega event preferably multiple world-class sporting events
experience working in multi-functional event organizations and dynamic, fast-paced environments
proven leadership experience 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
experience working in corporate and project-focused environments
adaptability and flexibility
demonstrates highest levels of integrity, professionalism, and commitment
positive attitude, patience, and persistence in problem-solving
strong cultural awareness and ability to work in international environment

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 and contribute to development of operational plans for Bus/Metro/Tram systems and key transport hubs
collaborate with Host City transport teams to develop pedestrian routes, road closures, and diversions
support schedule and route consolidation to ensure alignment with FIFA26 transport requirements
coordinate with all FIFA Functional Areas and transport systems to ensure aligned event transport strategies
work with Host City Last Mile teams and FIFA Spectator Services to optimize access and egress strategies
support delivery of transport operations for test events
review and prepare correspondence, reports, studies, briefings, and presentations on spectator flow and public transport planning
conduct site visits to observe, document, and assess transport operations
perform other duties as required

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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