United States onlyTitle:Commercial Village Operations and Production Manager
Role Summary:
Reporting directly to the VenueInfrastructureManager and Venue Manager, the Commercial Village Operations/Production Manager will be a key member of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Venue Management team with On Locationand work in close collaboration with theInfrastructure and Venue Management Teams, focusing primarily on theCommercialVillage at the stadium
This roleis responsible forthe planning,integration, execution, and seamless delivery of alltemporaryoutdoor Village hospitality spaces and activations. This role requires strong operational oversight, production managementexpertise, and close collaboration with internalfunctional areasand production partners to ensure all commercialproductsare delivered to standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Act as the primary point of contact for all Commercial Villageworkproductsat the assigned venue, ensuring smooth planning, installation, operation, and dismantling phasesin alignment with all On Location FA’s, especially Infrastructure.
Oversee day-to-day operations[Bump In, Reset, Bump Out]within the CommercialVillages, ensuring timelines, safety standards, and quality requirements are met.
Ensuretimelyproductionand updatesof diagrams andcomply withfire marshal codes/permitting requirementsin alignment with the On Location Architecture Team.
Coordinate withInfrastructure Supervisor,Venue Manager, Assistant/Deputy Venue Manager, FIFA Venue Manager, and all functionalarea leadstoalignoperations across the venue.
Maintain andmonitora high levelanddetailed, minute by minute productionschedules for activations, installations, and operations in line with FIFA delivery timelines.Serve as the on-site decision maker for Commercial Village operations, escalating issues per the established plan while assessing how unforeseen challenges affect contractor progress and providing real-time solutions to keep the project on schedule and within budget.Support stakeholder communications, ensuring clear,timelyupdates and issue resolution across internal teams and external partners.
IdentifyADA and fire-safety compliance issues early and coordinate withteam members and onsite contractors to implement solutions, while overseeing health & safety,permittingsubmissions, and all compliance processes for Commercial Village installations.
Identifyany changes in graphics, structures, or other event assets during installation that differ from approved drawings or client-approved documents.
Ensurethat all Commercial Village areas are properlybroken-downpost event, while supervisingstrikeand site restoration processes are completed on time and to standard as part ofvenuehandover.
Empowered to make day-to-day operational and production decisionsregardingCommercial Village activations.
Escalate issues toVenueInfrastructureManagerand/or FIFA counterparts as per the agreed escalation plan.
Anticipate and address ADA compliance, fire egress requirements, and potential issues affecting Emergency Action Management plans(EAP)to ensure all public-facing areas meet safety and accessibility standards.
Experience/Qualifications Needed:
Significant experiencein operations and/or production management for large-scaleoutdoor temporaryeventbuildsaround sportingevents, festivals, or touring shows.
Strongtrack recordof managing multiple vendors, activations, and hospitality spaces in complex environments.
Experience coordinating cross-functional teams under tight deadlines.
Knowledge of Union Labor and Policies
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation (modifybased on country form of measurement)
The ability to remain in a standing position for extended periods, except where sitting ispermittedby law or reasonableaccommodationisrequired.
Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in a variety of weather conditions.
Must be fluent in English, bothwritten and verbalproficiency
Legally able to work with noassistancein sponsorshipin the assigned country.
Ability to passAccreditationprocess.
*This role will be paidasa weekly rate, based on40 hoursper week.
Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the hourly rate shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. The company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.
Hiring Rate Minimum:
$0 annually (minimum will not fall below the applicable state/local minimum salary thresholds)Hiring Rate Maximum:
$0 annually
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