Manager, Commercial Rights Delivery, FIFA World Cup - Seattle, WA

Manager, Commercial Rights Delivery, FIFA World Cup 2026 - Seattle, WA

Reporting organisationally to the Head of Commercial Rights Delivery, the Commercial Rights Delivery Manager will oversee the successful operational implementation and fulfilment of FIFA Commercial Partners’ World Cup contractual rights and obligations. This role is venue based and includes management of official sites requirements and stadium preparation of Commercial Partners activities and deliverables.

Department: Commercial & Marketing

Location: Seattle, WA

• Coordinate and oversee the operational implementation and delivery of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Commercial Partners agreements.
• Work with stadium venue management, stadium authorities, and other functional areas to plan and deliver the rights and obligations of the Commercial Partners.
• Coordinate and deliver stadium inspections and Commercial Partners operational visits, understanding the commercial requirements at the stadium as well as the F&B concessions operations.
• Coordinate the implementation of clean site and Commercial Partners exclusivity in the appointed official sites.
• Together with FWC
  26 project leads and the FIFA HQ Commercial Rights Delivery team, implement specific marketing projects at the stadium e.g., Value‑in‑Kind, Special Marketing Programmes and other partners activities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for FIFA Commercial Rights Delivery addressing inquiries and resolving issues throughout the event operation delivery process.
• Work with marketing suppliers and assist them in the delivery of their obligations.
• Support the Commercial Rights Delivery team with other projects as required and the venue team during the tournament period.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, guidelines, and presentations on rights delivery progress, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and recommendations for future events.
• Prepare tournament debrief reports.
• Any other duties that may be required.

• Bachelor’s Degree or similar level of education.
• Minimum of ~5 years of work experience in events operations.
• Proven track‑record in managing complex projects.
• Ability to adopt a strategic view, take decisions, and act promptly.
• Ability to operate in a high‑pressure and fast‑paced environment.
• Experience in managing international events or in organizations with international offices/staff.
• Innovator and added‑value approaches toward rights delivery.
• Fluent in English;
  Spanish and/or French proficiency is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools.

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type: Contract

Job Function: Sales and Business Development

In accordance with Washington's Equal Pay and Opportunity Act, the salary range for this position is $93,000 - $105,000. This estimate is based on this position being performed in Washington, and the range may not apply to similar positions in other locations. In determining actual base pay, FIFA 26 considers candidate education, experience, and other job‑related factors allowed by law. An employee’s position within the salary range will be determined by various factors, including relevant education, experience, qualifications, certifications, skills, geographic location, performance metrics, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business needs.

Additionally, FIFA 26 offers a competitive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

This role is a fixed term role with the opportunity for extension through July 2026, based on performance. Additional phases of the program would include selection and role offer, training and scheduling, tournament operations at the stadium and different city locations.