Manager, Setup and Dismantling , FIFA World Cup

Manager, Setup and Dismantling Schedule, FIFA World Cup 2026

Department: Technical & Infrastructure

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Miami

Reporting To: Erick De La Fuente

At FIFA
26, our vision is to unite the world through the greatest sporting event of all time. The FIFA World Cup 26™ will mark the first time that the tournament will feature 48 teams and be hosted by three countries:
Canada, Mexico and the USA. This new format will redefine excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement among fans and players across North America and all over the world. Now is your time to become a game changer and join the workforce that will plan and deliver this extraordinary and unforgettable experience.

Reporting organisationally to the Setup and Dismantling Schedule Senior Manager, the Setup and Dismantling Schedule Manager will be a key member of the FIFA
26 Technical Infrastructure & Services team, and work in close collaboration with the Overlay and Venue Design teams and other key individuals responsible for the planning and the implementation of the Overlay solutions at all FIFA World Cup 2026™ Venues.

The main responsibilities and oversights of the Setup and Dismantling Schedule Manager for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ include:

• Prepare, build, and create schedules for integrated delivery timelines within the Technical and Infrastructure Services department for all related work streams and deliverables, while coordinating closely with FIFA
  
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  s (FAs) to ensure cross-departmental alignment. Working with the Tournament Information team in FIFA Zurich to ensure alignment with multi event data standards.
• Integrate Procurement, Mobilization Coordinator and Supplier Management schedules.
• Identify milestones, regularly oversee and update project schedules collaboratively with each respective project team and where necessary
  
  Functional Area
  
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• Perform schedule reviews to ensure effective and efficient best practices for a smooth and timely delivery.
• Participate in all phases of the event delivery and construction planning and scheduling process. This may include the creation of proposal schedules, baseline scheduling and ongoing associated updates for multiple stakeholders.
• Provide scheduling training for team members as needed to assist with updating delivery timelines.
• Lead and/or attend venue team meetings for integrated scheduling discussions.
• Prepare scheduling reports for various competition and non-competition venues.
• Collaborate with the Stadiums, Venue Management, Stadium Management, IT, Logistics and Engineering teams to ensure alignment on venue timelines.
• Ensure all FA requirements are obtained, captured, and processed in integrated delivery schedules as related to the build and delivery timelines.
• Perform audits of schedules for performance to plan variance and support corrective action to improve scheduling and planning processes.
• Managing the overall Integrated Delivery Schedule creating reports and dashboards of all delivery related activities in concert with FIFA’s procurement and delivery partner.
• Liaise with appointed Overlay and Design Cluster teams to ensure regular updates of schedules.

ACCOUNTABILITY: Demonstrate commitment to responsibilities and objectively analyze one’s behavior, while assuming consequences of one’s own actions and/or decisions and learning from one’s mistakes.

DECISION MAKING: Ability to identify and swiftly make decisions in critical situations, take initiative and calculated risks, explore alternative solutions, and respond promptly to unforeseen circumstances.

INCLUSIVITY: Achieve shared organizational objectives by sharing information with colleagues across all levels and divisions, tangibly influencing others, and maintaining a network of support contacts.

INITIATIVE: Capacity to do things on one’s own initiative and to influence the course of events, assume responsibilities, and achieve objectives with a minimum of supervision and control.

INNOVATION: Capacity to break new ground, look for unconventional solutions, and produce fresh ideas.

LEADERSHIP: Ability to lead one’s…