Manager, Stadium Interior Security, FIFA World Cup

Manager, Stadium Interior Security, FIFA World Cup 2026

Join the FIFA
26 vision to unite the world through the greatest sporting event. The FIFA World Cup 2026™ will feature 48 teams and be hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, redefining excellence and creating extraordinary experiences for fans and players across North America and beyond.

Department: Safety & Security

Location: All locations

• Implement safety and security strategy aligned with the objectives of FIFA
  26 and FIFA Zurich.
• Assist with the development and execution of plans that ensure a coordinated, measured approach reflecting the highest standards of safety, security, and service.
• Manage a multifaceted team responsible for delivering across a range of safety and security areas, including third parties (suppliers, local security teams, etc.).
• Participate in multi‑agency, multi‑country Safety and Security Working Groups and serve as a FIFA
  26 representative on workshops and coordination groups related to the stadium scope.
• Liaise with venue, stakeholder, state, and local security agencies to support overall World Cup security coordination, preventing and responding to potential threats and incidents.
• Conduct safety and security assessments of World Cup stadiums within scope and implement appropriate risk mitigation measures.
• Work closely with partners and departments—Venue Management, Planning & Integration, Host City Management, Facilities, Operations, Technology, Cybersecurity, Legal—to integrate safety and security considerations into all execution processes.
• Support efforts with Host City Committees and FIFA World Cup 2026™ venue teams to incorporate requirements into overall safety and security strategies.
• Manage the implementation of safety and security protocols related to asset protection, crowd management, access control, and other services for all client groups at the stadium.
• Support training and operational readiness activities to prepare staff for match‑day operations.
• Prepare regular reports on the status of safety and security operations at the stadium and present to the Senior Manager for Safety and Security, supporting regular and ad‑hoc reporting to the Safety & Security executive leadership team.
• Support match‑day operations—including operational readiness, coordination of preparatory meetings, operational coordination of security resources, reporting during match operations, supporting field security resources, issue resolution, and end‑of‑day reporting.

Accountability: Demonstrate commitment to responsibilities, objectively analyze one’s behavior, and learn from decisions and mistakes.

Decision Making: Identify and swiftly make decisions in critical situations, taking initiative and calculated risks, exploring alternative solutions, and responding promptly to unforeseen circumstances.

Inclusivity: Achieve shared organizational objectives by sharing information with colleagues across all levels and divisions, influencing others, and maintaining support contacts.

Initiative: Perform tasks on one’s own initiative and influence the course of events, assume responsibilities, and achieve objectives with minimal supervision.

Innovation: Break new ground, seek unconventional solutions, and produce fresh ideas.

Leadership: Lead contacts/colleagues/partners, encourage teamwork, delegate authority/decision‑making power, and utilise team skills efficiently.

Vision: Perceive the organization’s global environmental impact, anticipate decision consequences, grasp missions, and formulate strategic plans.

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to safety, security, or event management.

• Minimum 5 years managing safety and security for large, complex organizations, with a focus on stadium safety and security operations. Experience with FIFA tournaments and private security management is a plus.
• Knowledge of sport event safety and security planning best practices.
• Deep understanding of risk management, crisis response, and emergency preparedness.
• Proven track‑record managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders for a high‑profile organization.
• Experience leading safety and…