Manager, Setup and Dismantling Schedule, FIFA World Cup 2026

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. 

Reporting organisationally to the Setup and Dismantling Schedule Senior Manager, the Setup and Dismantling Schedule Manager will be a key member of the FIFA26 Technical Infrastructure & Services team, and work in close collaboration with the Overlay and Venue Design teams and other key individuals responsible for the planning and the implementation of the Overlay solutions at all FIFA World Cup 2026™ Venues. 

The main responsibilities and oversights of the  Setup and Dismantling Schedule Manager  for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ include: 

• Prepare, build, and create schedules for integrated delivery timelines within the Technical and Infrastructure Services department for all related workstreams and deliverables, while coordinating closely with FIFA Functional Areas (FAs) to ensure cross-departmental alignment. Working with the Tournament Information team in FIFA Zurich to ensure alignment with multi event data standards. 
• Integrate Procurement, Mobilization Coordinator and Supplier Management schedules. 
• Identify milestones, regularly oversee and update project schedules collaboratively with each respective project team and where necessary Functional Area. 
• Perform schedule reviews to ensure effective and efficient best practices for a smooth and timely delivery. 
• Participate in all phases of the event delivery and construction planning and scheduling process. This may include the creation of proposal schedules, baseline scheduling and ongoing associated updates for multiple stakeholders.
• Provide scheduling training for team members as needed to assist with updating delivery timelines. 
• Lead and/or attend venue team meetings for integrated scheduling discussions. 
• Prepare scheduling reports for various competition and non-competition venues. 
• Collaborate with the Stadiums, Venue Management, Stadium Management, IT, Logistics and Engineering teams to ensure alignment on venue timelines. 
• Ensure all FA requirements are obtained, captured, and processed in integrated delivery schedules as related to the build and delivery timelines. 
• Perform audits of schedules for performance to plan variance and support corrective action to improve scheduling and planning processes. 
• Managing the overall Integrated Delivery Schedule creating reports and dashboards of all delivery related activities in concert with FIFA’s procurement and delivery partner. 
• Liaise with appointed Overlay and Design Cluster teams to ensure regular updates of schedules. 

ACCOUNTABILITY: Demonstrate commitment to responsibilities and objectively analyze one’s behavior, while assuming consequences of one’s own actions and/or decisions and learning from one’s mistakes.

DECISION MAKING: Ability to identify and swiftly make decisions in critical situations, take initiative and calculated risks, explore alternative solutions, and respond promptly to unforeseen circumstances.

INCLUSIVITY: Achieve shared organizational objectives by sharing information with colleagues across all levels and divisions, tangibly influencing others, and maintaining a network of support contacts.

INITIATIVE: Capacity to do things on one’s own initiative and to influence the course of events, assume responsibilities, and achieve objectives with a minimum of supervision and control.

INNOVATION: Capacity to break new ground, look for unconventional solutions, and produce fresh ideas.

LEADERSHIP: Ability to lead one’s contacts/colleagues/partners, encourage teamwork, and delegate authority / decision-making power, as needed, to produce the expected results and make efficient use of the team’s skills and talents.

VISION: Ability to perceive the organization's global environmental impact, anticipate decision consequences, grasp organizational missions, and formulate strategic plans.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or other related domains such as having obtained a PMP certification. 
• Preferred understanding of the technical complexity of a stadium with additional World Cup needs. 
• A minimum of 3 years of Football World Cup Life cycles working or liaising with one or more Functional areas as listed above or similar elite sporting event. 

Work Experience

• Preferred 5 years or more in infrastructural projects or Overlay/Technical Service roles in Major Events for a Sporting Organisation and/or proven experience with scheduling complex projects. 
• Preferred 3 years or more FIFA World Cup or other similar major Football tournaments experiences but not a must. 
• Minimum 2-4 years of either event overlay or construction scheduling experience. 
• Minimum 2 years of managing and leading teams and staff with different backgrounds and skill sets. 
• Ability to perform work accurately, completely and in a timely manner. 
• Ability to read and understand construction plans, drawings, and specifications. 

Languages

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

Technology 

• Knowledge of sequence logic and ideally means and methods of construction management. 
• Ability to perform work accurately, completely and in a timely manner. 
• Ability to read and understand construction plans, drawings, and specifications. 
• Prefer ability to recognize during venue site visits where there may be scheduling sequencing area of concern and where sequencing improvements can occur. 
• Proficient in MS Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) 
• Planning software and online collaboration tools: MS Project, Planner, Trello, Primavera, Power BI or other Project Management Tools 
• Miro Board, Whiteboard 
• Ability to travel to host cities