FIFA World Cup 2026™ - Canada, Mexico and the United States · 3 months ago
Director, Host City, FIFA World Cup 2026 - San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Miami, FL
Contract
Onsite
Director/Executive
$159K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expFIFA World Cup 2026™ is a collaborative effort among Canada, Mexico, and the USA to host the first tournament featuring 48 teams. The Host City Director will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the San Francisco Bay Area, managing operations, stakeholder relationships, and compliance with agreements.
Sports
Responsibilities
Responsible for ensuring the Host City’s delivery of the Host City Agreement, Stadium Agreement, Training Site Agreements, Airport Agreement, Hosting Rights Agreement and any other key contractual requirements including FIFA Fan Fest and etc
Ensure the Host City delivers facilities, key sites and services on time, at a world-class level and consistent with the requirements set by FIFA and the FIFA26
Manage a FIFA26 team including oversight on hiring, administration, operations and etc. across various business areas
Responsible for tracking all planning and operations associated with the Host City and providing status updates and other timely reporting as determined by FWC2026 Inc
Liaise with all FWC2026 operational functional areas including Stadium & Facility Management, Operational Services, Commercial Operations, Host City Management, Integration and Planning, Safety & Security, Volunteer Management, as well as a multitude of other areas to ensure the smooth, efficient and effective operation at the Host City for all constituent groups
Establish constructive relationships and communication channels within the Host City including the facilities, local authorities and stakeholders
Coordinate with all stakeholders aiming to achieve seamless integration (i.e. Host City authorities, venue operators, public transport, police & emergency services) at the Host City through regular coordinated meetings and/or workshops
Integrate all relevant operational plans into effective venue plans
Risk identification and mitigation across the venue
Contribute to project management and knowledge management initiatives including event debriefs, and knowledge capture and documentation activities
Contribute to workshops, seminars and meetings with FIFA, FIFA26, Host City authorities and other internal and external stakeholders
Coordination, planning and delivery of any official test events
Plan, manage and implement FIFA World Cup quality and cost-efficient on-site support, service and operations for all relevant FIFA and FIFA26 departments as well as other stakeholders (i.e. sponsors, service providers, etc.) leading up to and during the tournament
Organize and lead host city tours leading up to and during the tournament for key staff, VIPs, or other
Qualification
Required
University degree
Experience managing and integrating teams and disciplines across a variety of areas
Client oriented, efficient and effective, with a strong proven record of creating organizational cultures of collaboration
Strong leadership capabilities and ability to give clear directions and empower team members
Experience hiring, building and leading a team
Organizational and/or financial and budget oversight
Capacity to take and disseminate directions and decisions
The following strengths: collaboration, motivational leadership, excellent communication skills and positive relationship-management skills
Be able to cope in an international, demanding and changing environment
Be able to adapt and work well with people of other cultures and backgrounds
Flexibility and the ability to travel and work autonomously and with accountability Readiness for stand-by duties
Minimum 10-15 years of management experience in major event operations
Proven track-record in managing complex projects
Strong knowledge of event planning and event project management processes
Fluent in English
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools
Preferred
Experience or knowledge of the Host City will be an added benefit
Spanish and/or French proficiency is a plus
Company
FIFA World Cup 2026™ - Canada, Mexico and the United States
The FIFA World Cup 26™ will be 23rd edition of the tournament - the first to feature 48 teams and three host countries: Canada, Mexico and the United States.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Emilio Casillas
Recruitment and Workforce Partner
Jurgen Mainka
Chief Tournament Officer México, FIFA World Cup 2026
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