Senior Stadium Manager – FIFA, Switzerland
Are you a confident, flexible and convincing person that is able to negotiate on all levels? Do you have experience in business planning, developing of insourcing/outsourcing strategies and understanding requirements within business plans, ideally in a mega- (sporting) event environment? With FIFA 2.0, our new operating model, we are looking for a communicative, innovative and excellent team player to support our Tournaments & Events Division as a Senior Stadium Manager.
Your duties
• Refining, consolidating and integrating of any cross-functional requirements with the focus on stadiums
• Developing, planning and delivery of Stadium Operator workshops, guides and best practises
• Ensuring that any specifications, space and area allocations as well as construction plans are developed in compliance with applicable codes, bylaws and the FIFA requirement catalogues in particular
• Developing an own strategy to connect Stadium Operators experiences and Stadium construction industry
• Managing Working Site Visits to Stadiums and Event locations
• Developing Service Levels
• Being the focal point for industry and serving Member Associations in regards to Stadium Infrastructure
• Supporting the department Head in consolidating the financial forecast exercises
Our requirements
• Bachelor/Master degree in economics, or electrical engineering or civil engineering
• Experience with online collaboration tools is an asset
• Experience in providing training or educational seminars
• 8 – 10 years of proven experience in stadium operations or in a client/customer role within a stadium environment
• Proven skills in stadium relevant services such as electrical, mechanical, audio & video, HVAC, water engineering systems as well as pitch management
• Experienced in managing and organising football matches and other events in a stadium environment
• Proven project and construction management skills
• Good sense for service quality and budget commitment
• Project Management Certificate
• Fluent in English, any other or one of the FIFA languages is an advantage (German, French or Spanish)
• Ability to work across all functions and at all levels of the organisation, including FIFA’s external partners, service providers and Stadium owners/representatives
• Ability to quickly integrate into a fast paced, challenging and exciting environment
• Adaptability to multi-cultural environment
You can expect a highly motivated and helpful team working in a dynamic multicultural environment. If you have the necessary qualifications and are keen to work for an international organization, please click “apply here” and submit your application in English (motivation letter, CV, diplomas and reference letters).
FIFA is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to gender, ethnic, racial or social origin, skin colour, nationality, religion, belief, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other grounds.
Fédération Internationale de Football Association, FIFA-Strasse 20, 8044 Zurich
Only direct applications via our applicant tracking system will be considered (no agencies or applications via email/post please).
