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LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games · 2 days ago

Manager, Venue Transport Design

Los Angeles, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$88K/yr - $115K/yr

5+ years exp

LA28 is the independent, non-profit organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Manager, Venue Transport Design will support efforts to refine, deliver, and operate venue transportation plans across a combination of Games competition and non-competition venues, requiring complex collaboration across functional areas and external partners.

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Responsibilities

Support transportation design aspects of the Event Operating Plan (EOP) development process across a combination of Games competition and non-competition venues, including coordination and alignment across multiple LA28 Functional Areas to ensure transportation operations can support Games delivery

The Manager, Venue Transport Design will be expected to direct the conceptual and preliminary design of load zones and bus malls serving the various Olympic bus and automobile fleet elements

In coordination with the Director, Venue Transport, support planning and delivery activities with the Security Functional Area and local, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to ensure that venue transportation planning aligns with and supports security planning

In coordination with LA28's Communications, External Affairs, and other Functional Areas, support communications and outreach to local residents, businesses, and other parties in support of venue transportation plan development

Support the expansion of the Venue Transport team to support Games delivery. This includes identifying key roles and responsibilities in the years prior to 2028, as well as identifying key personnel to fill those roles

Prepare meeting materials, agendas, minutes, and presentation decks to support the development and refinement of venue transportation plans and systems

Assist in providing progress reports and updates to LA28 leadership and/or the IOC related to venue transportation

Conduct field reviews and participate in site testing and evaluations for specific components of venue transportation plans and systems

Provide guidance to Senior Associates and Associates, ensuring coherent alignment of transport workstreams

Support development of training materials and operational documentation required for Games-time teams

Qualification

Transport design expertiseStakeholder managementAutoCAD proficiencyProject management skillsTraffic management systemsMobilityLogisticsData analysis skillsVerbal communicationWritten communicationRelationship buildingProblem-solving skillsTeam collaborationOrganizational skills

Required

5+ years of experience in transport design and operations, mobility, logistics, event operations, public sector delivery, planning, or related fields

Examples and samples of design work will be required at the interview stage

A strong knowledge of transportation design and operations, with a clear track record of successfully coordinating with multiple agencies and stakeholders to deliver complex transportation projects

Direct experience managing, delivering, designing, and/or operating transportation operations and/or special event traffic management systems at the local level

Proficiency in AutoCAD, truck and bus turning path analysis, or other transportation design software required

Strong business acumen and project management skills

Aptitude for prioritizing and planning multi-stakeholder initiatives, providing direction when needed, empowering others, and removing obstacles to get work done

Ability to create effective relationships, influence, and collaborate at all organizational levels and across all partner groups

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to educate others on complex technical concepts, and to lead, facilitate, and present to large and small groups

Ability to gather and assess data and produce technical reports and/or slide decks

Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint required

Bachelor's degree in transportation planning, civil or transportation engineering, urban planning, or equivalent work experience

Training or coursework in traffic design or operations is beneficial