Senior Manager, Telecomms, FIFA World Cup 2026

Description

At FIFA26, 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.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting organisationally to the Director of Event Technology Operations, the Senior Manager, Telecomms will be a key member of the FIFA26 Technology team, and work in close collaboration with the Technology teams based in Canada, Mexico and Zurich and other key individuals responsible for delivering the Telecom Infrastructure planning, delivery and operations for the FWC26 offices, the FIFA World Cup 2026 and other related Tournaments / Events.

The main responsibilities and oversights of the Senior Manager, Telecomms for the FIFA World Cup 26™ include :

Review Telecom Infrastructure design and ensure all the aspects of the Telecom deliverables are implemented at venues and offices according to FIFA requirements :

o Broadcast Contribution Network

o Event / Stadium / Offices / Legacy Networks

o CATV / IPTV

o Cabling

o Mobile Network

o Radio and Spectrum

o Telephony (VoIP)

o Telecom Rate Card

• Actively participate in the scope definition, procurement liaison, supplier selection and onboarding of Telecom and Network suppliers
• Lead the management of Telecom infrastructure build and implementation, ensuring timely availability of components and services and including the commissioning and decommissioning of venues
• Overseeing the effective and efficient provision of Telecom services for FIFA Offices, Tournaments and Events at select FIFA Events.

Track the progress of Telecom Infrastructure implementation, report status, issues and risks related to Telcom Infrastructure projects and operations, according to IT governance and keep counterpart aligned

• Manage an international Team of Telecom Experts / Managers including remote personnel in other countries / time zones
• Liaise with and / or support other projects in clarifying requirements, adhering to robust change management protocol. Ensure that all information pertaining to the delivery and support of Telecom Infrastructure are communicated to and well understood by all parties.

Deliver technical guidance, coaching & mentoring to team members, including preparation of good practice and educational material for personnel.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Education & Qualifications

University degree or similar higher education, in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field

Work Experience

• Strong IT skills and relevant knowledge in Telecom Infrastructure Service, including infrastructure design and implementation, network integration and connectivity.
• Should have broad understanding of Telecom Infrastructure and Information Technologies in Sport Events and sufficient experience in design, commissioning and operation of following systems : BCN, WAN / MAN / LAN, MPLS, VLAN, VoIP, CATV / IPTV, Multicast, Spectrum, Mobile Networks
• A minimum experience of 8-10 years in Network (routing / switching / security / wireless technologies)
• Experience in the Sports / major event industry
• Proven track record of successful delivery of complex Telecom Infrastructure Projects
• Experience in Management of distributed international team of telecom experts and professional.

Languages

• Fluent in English
• Spanish and / or French proficiency is a plus

Technology

Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools

We are FIFA, the global governing body for football.

Our vision is to make football truly global, diverse and inclusive, for the benefit of the entire world. The last FIFA World Cup in Qatar in 2022 attracted more than 5 billion viewers and the last FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand in 2023 was the greatest-ever FIFA Women's World Cup that inspired millions of girls and women around the globe.

The opportunities for growth are exciting.

We are a modern organisation with over 850 passionate employees who are Living Football every day. Our headquarters are based in Zurich, Switzerland, and we have offices in Miami and Paris, plus eleven regional offices from New Zealand to India, Congo, Panama and Paraguay.