FIFA World Cup 2026™ - Canada, Mexico and the United States · 8 hours ago
Manager, Venue Technology, FIFA World Cup 2026
Kansas City, MO
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expFIFA World Cup 2026™ is a major international sporting event, and they are seeking a Venue Technology Manager to oversee technology services at assigned venues. The role involves coordinating technology deliverables, managing a diverse team, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of technology solutions for the tournament.
Sports
Responsibilities
Ensure all aspects of Technology, Telecommunications and Broadcast Technology Services are implemented at assigned venues in accordance with the pre-agreed FIFA Technology requirements
Lead, build and manage a strong diverse team composed of paid staff, contractors and volunteers for operating the technology services at assigned venue
Lead and collaborate with stakeholders groups, clients, providers, and government entities in relation to ensuring the delivery of technology services across all assigned venues, in accordance with the defined governance structure
Working closely with the TEAP manager to facilitate the collection and distribution of technology requirements for all client groups involved in the FWC2026, including Media, Broadcast, Guest Operations, Commercial, Football Technology Innovation, etc, for the assigned venues
Ensure that all information pertaining to infrastructure, services and spaces needed for the delivery and support of all technology services are communicated to, and understood by, venue/site authorities and respective delivery teams
In collaboration with assigned personnel and Stadium partners, relevant parties (private and governmental) enable / support the timely delivery of venue technology services
Manage the asset tracking and management of deployed technology equipment
Develop regular progress, risk and issue management reports in accordance with the governance structure / reporting methodologies and, or PMO systems
Qualification
Required
University degree or similar higher education, in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field
Minimum of 8 years overall IT experience and minimum 4 years of experience in a similar role
Experience in the Sports / major event industry is a must
Proven track record of successful delivery of complex IT programs and projects
Have up to date knowledge and programme management expertise in all event related technologies, including, all types of technology business solutions, community access TV (CATV), radio communications, wired communication, printing, broadcast contribution network, spectrum, audio and visual
Fluent in English
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools
Preferred
Fluent in Spanish 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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