Manager, Venue Technology – MexicoWe govern the beautiful game and ensure it's run with transparency and integrity.Join our team in Mexico City and support us on our mission.At FIFA26, our vision is to unite the world through the greatest, most innovative, and inclusive 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.THE POSITIONReporting organizationally to the Senior Manager, Venue & Corporate Technology - MEX, the Venue Technology Manager will be a key member of the FIFA26 Technology team and work in close collaboration with the Technology teams in Mexico, Canada and Zurich and other key individuals responsible for delivering venue specific technology related deliverables for the FIFA World Cup 2026 (FWC 2026) at the assigned stadium in Mexico.
The role entails coordinating with all relevant parties the planning, implementation, readiness and operations of all event technology services pertinent to the tournament and / or associated events within the assigned stadium/city.The main responsibilities and oversights of the venue technology manager for the FIFA World Cup 26 include:Ensure all aspects of Technology, Telecommunications and Broadcast Technology Services are implemented at assigned venues in accordance with the pre-agreed FIFA Technology requirementsLead, build and manage a strong diverse team composed of paid staff, contractors and volunteers for operating the technology services at assigned venueLead and collaborate with stakeholder groups, clients, providers, and government entities in relation to ensuring the delivery of technology services across all assigned venues, in accordance with the defined governance structureWorking closely with the TEAP manager to facilitate the collection and distribution of technology requirements for all client groups involved in the FWC2026, including Media, Broadcast, Guest Operations, Commercial, Football Technology Innovation, etc, for the assigned venuesEnsure that all information pertaining to infrastructure, services and spaces needed for the delivery and support of all technology services are communicated to, and understood by, venue/site authorities and respective delivery teamsIn collaboration with assigned personnel and Stadium partners, relevant parties (private and governmental) enable / support the timely delivery of venue technology services.Manage the asset tracking and management of deployed technology equipmentDevelop regular progress, risk and issue management reports in accordance with the governance structure / reporting methodologies and, or PMO systemsYOUR PROFILEWe work hard at FIFA.We are dedicated, ambitious and innovative.And we respect our values.
Always.For all roles, we seek talented people with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset.The specific competencies we require for this position are:Fluent in Spanish and EnglishUniversity degree or similar higher education, in Information Technology, Computer Science or related fieldMinimum of 8 years overall IT experience and minimum 4 years of experience in a similar roleExperience in the Sports / major event industry is a mustProven track record of successful delivery of complex IT programs and projectsHave up to date knowledge and program management expertise in all event related technologies, including, all types of technology business solutions, community access TV (CATV), radio communications, wired communication, printing, broadcast contribution network, spectrum, audio and visual.About FWC2026The FIFA World Cup 26 will mark the first time that the tournament features 48 teams and will be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States.This new format redefines excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement from fans and players in North America and all over the world.
Now is your time to be a game changer and join the workforce that is planning and delivering this unique and unforgettable experience.Employment TypeFixed Term - Full TimeLocationMexico CityWorkplace typeOnsite
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