Senior Manager, Telecom Program Delivery

The role leads secure, sustainable telecommunications delivery across venues and operational locations for the Los Angeles
2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. It works with Olympic Broadcast Services (OBS), the technology integrator, telecom suppliers, Technology partners, venue owners and venue teams to translate requirements into delivery plans. The postholder leads technical teammates and suppliers, integrates services into LA28’s technology plan, and challenges designs with engineering judgment. The work connects infrastructure delivery, supplier accountability and operational readiness, while identifying post-Games infrastructure value.

The role’s telecommunications delivery will connect venues, operational teams and broadcast partners during the Olympic and Paralympic Games, with engineering standards and supplier readiness helping to turn connectivity plans into reliable services and infrastructure value beyond the Games.

• Coordinate venue wide area network (WAN) planning and delivery, integrating services into LA28’s technology plan.
• Lead technical teammates and suppliers, establishing cost-effective engineering standards for secure, sustainable, wireless-first infrastructure.
• Support commercial and supplier management through delivery reporting, risk mitigation, dependency tracking and accountability for outcomes.
• Partner with cybersecurity teams to minimise vulnerabilities, aligning telecom designs and deployments with security standards.
• Coordinate testing, readiness and operational transition, meeting performance and reliability service-level agreements and identifying post-Games legacy opportunities.
• Perform other duties as required; the role will evolve over time and may include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
• Question carriers and technical specialists confidently on designs, dependencies and delivery.

• Venue technology or major event technology expertise, significant telecommunications exposure and 10+ years of experience in telecommunications engineering delivering innovative, sustainable, large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of Internet Service Providers, IP-WAN circuits, MPLS, DWDM, SD-WAN technologies, Broadcast Circuits, Dark Fibre deployments and alternative wireless solutions.
• Experience collaborating with telecommunications carriers and cybersecurity teams on compliance and security standards, plus diverse technology vendors, regulatory bodies and cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to balance innovation, practicality and security in telecom design and delivery, implementing wireless-first and sustainable telecom solutions considering security and spectrum requirements.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and a forward-thinking mindset addressing security, scalability and sustainability.
• Commitment to community, collaboration and innovation.

• Telecom project/programme delivery for Olympic and Paralympic Games.
• Telecom project/programme delivery for FIFA World Cup.
• Telecom project/programme delivery for Super Bowl.
• Existing relationships with NBC, OBS or IOC.
• Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making.

• Available to work onsite in the Downtown Los Angeles-based office.
• The majority of work is conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods using computers, phones and other office equipment.
• The LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment.
• Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends and holidays, especially during peak event periods.
• Work under high pressure during Games preparation and execution.
• Travel frequently for…