Host City Venue Transport Manager - 8 Host Cities (Brazil)

Fédération Internationale de Football Association; Rio de Janeiro; On-site; BRL 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

FIFA is seeking a Host City Venue Transport Manager in Brazil to lead planning, coordination and delivery of stadium transport operations for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027. You will ensure safe, seamless transport for client groups and spectators, coordinating closely with Host City authorities, transport partners and venue teams.

The role requires leadership of large teams, strong project management and the ability to work under tight deadlines in a complex, high-profile environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Transport/Logistics or related field.
• Experience leading large, time-critical transport projects.
• Proven ability to partner with public and private sector teams.
• Right to work in Brazil and relocation to Rio de Janeiro.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between Transport FA and Host City authorities for stadium transport planning and operations.
• Coordinate development of Host City transport policies, procedures, reports and guidelines.
• Work with stadium teams and city authorities to ensure access and movement to/from venues.
• Develop and enforce vehicle check points, parking, load zones and emergency transport measures.
• Train transport staff and deliver operational workshops and briefings to teams.
• Provide regular reporting to HQ and stakeholders on coordination progress and issues.
• Ensure movements of VIPs, delegations, media and workforce follow plan and service levels.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure coherent transport engagement across venues.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Transportation systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Transport/Logistics/Civil Engineering/PM/Events

Job description

Host City Venue Transport Manager - 8 Host Cities (Brazil)

Department: Tournament and Venue Operations

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Brazil

Description

FIFA has established a Local FIFA Subsidiary in Brazil to work together with FIFA Zurich to deliver the biggest women's sporting event in the world, the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 TM ("FWWC2027") that for the first time ever, is hosted in South America in Brazil. Now is your time to be part of the workforce that is creating this unique and unforgettable experience.

THE POSITION

TThe Host City Venue Transport Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering all stadium transport operations for and during the tournament. This role ensures seamless, safe, and efficient transportation services for all FIFA client groups and spectators, guaranteeing operational readiness and flawless delivery on match days and non-match days. The position also liaises closely with the Host City and relevant transport and security authorities to support the development of the Host City Mobility Plan and to ensure the effective design and delivery of the stadium and other venue’s surrounding transport and traffic plans.

This role reports to the Venue Transport Manager (HQ).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the primary liaison between the Transport FA and Host City and relevant transport and security authorities for the Host City stadium and other venue’s transport planning and operational matters.
• Act as the central coordinator for the development of Host City stadium and other venue’s Policies & Procedures, reports, presentations and Guidelines.
• Work closely with existing Stadium teams to coordinate FIFA Constituent Group transport provisions and access to/from stadium as well as with City authorities such as Traffic Management, Police, City integrated control Centre.
• Implement and enforce VAPP, vehicle check points, parking and load zone procedures, emergency plans, and contingency transport measures. Ensure accessible parking and transport solutions for clients with reduced mobility.
• Overall accountability for appropriate staffing levels and quality employees relating to Host City stadium Operations such as Parking and Traffic attendants.
• Ensures Host City stadium and other venue’s transport staff are properly trained by developing and maintaining training materials and coordinating the delivery of operational workshops and briefings, and role-specific instructions.
• It's also responsible, in coordination with the Traffic and Parking Operator, for developing and delivering the full training program for all operational team, including designing training content, defining formats (classroom, online, practical sessions), and establishing clear timelines and schedules. This includes supporting planning of how and when training will be delivered, determining training duration and required number of days, organising group sessions to cover the entire stadium transport workforce, and ensuring consistent standards and materials.
• Provide regular reporting to HQ, FIFA counterparts, and other key stakeholders on coordination progress, issues, and decisions.
• Ensure VVIP, VIP, delegations, referees, media, and workforce movements, at stadium and other venues, are executed according to plan/service levels.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with other event areas (Security, Guest Operations, Venue Operations, TSV, etc.) to ensure coherent and efficient engagement with stadium and other venue’s transport matters.
• Use Fleet Management System (TMM) to input key FIFA client group stadium access route, drop-off and load zone.
• Support test events, rehearsals, and operational readiness exercises. Oversee the installation and readiness of signage, operational equipment, radios, barriers, and wayfinding.
• Deliver operational briefings and ensure all staff understand daily priorities, procedures, schedules, roles, and safety requirements.
• Maintain constant live communication with the Transport Command and Control, providing real-time updates on stadium and other venue’s operations, incidents, delays, and any emerging issues. Ensure that all critical issue is escalated promptly, enabling rapid decision-making and coordinated responses across all transport functions and the Host City. This includes monitoring on-ground conditions, reporting deviations from the plan, and implementing solutions to ensure smooth and uninterrupted service delivery.

YOUR PROFILE

Qualifications:

• Education – Bachelor's Degree in Transport/Logistics/Civil Engineering/Project management/Event Management or a combination of education and experience relating to position. Master's Degree is an additional asset.

Experience:

• Relevant experience in Event transport or experience in a similar role within an organising committee leading large teams to deliver a time critical project.
• Proven experience of successfully managing and delivering transport projects of a similar size and scale.
• Experience working with public and private sector partners in a collaborative environment and ability to build strong partnerships.

Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of administration and management principles.
• Advanced knowledge of teams' leadership, business process management.
• Advanced communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, the ability to influence others and manage relationships.
• Ability to design, implement and operate a transport system in the Brazilian event environment.
• Advanced knowledge of transportation technical operating processes and activities.
• Ability to motivate others toward a common goal and manage a multidisciplinary team through conflicting priorities and continuous change requests.
• Ability to work and communicate in a corporate and project focused organisation.
• Proven project management skills within a complex project.
• Strong analytical and organisation skills.
• Proven solution orientated decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure to immoveable deadlines.
• Right to work in Brazil.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Fluent in Portuguese (spoken and written)
• Ability to re-locate to Rio de Janeiro.