Senior Manager, Service Delivery

Fédération Internationale de Football Association; Rio de Janeiro; Presencial; BRL 150.000 - 200.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A major global sports organization is seeking a Senior Manager, Service Delivery for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ in Brazil. This role requires extensive experience in IT Service Management and leadership skills to establish an integrated support model. Candidates should possess a degree in IT, 8+ years of experience, and strong communication skills. Fluency in English and Portuguese is mandatory. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a major global sporting event.

Qualificações

• Minimum 8 years overall IT experience and minimum 4 years in a similar role.
• Experience in the sports or major event industry.
• ITIL foundations certification.

Responsabilidades

• Establish integrated support model for the project.
• Implement IT Service management processes.
• Recruit direct reports for the project team.

Conhecimentos

IT Service Management

Communication

Problem-Solving

People Management

Negotiation

Formação académica

University degree in Information Technology or related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Senior Manager, Service Delivery

Department: Technology

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Brazil

Description

FIFA27 will be established as the Local FIFA Subsidiary in Brazil, to work together with FIFA HQ in Zurich and globally, to deliver the biggest women’s sporting event in the world, the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ ("FWWC2027").

Please submit your CV in English, as it will be reviewed by an international team.

THE POSITION

The Senior Service Delivery Manager is responsible for all aspects of Service Delivery Management for Corporate and Tournament technology support operations for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ (FWWC 2027) within Brazil. The role entails working in close collaboration with the Technology teams in Brazil and Zurich, and other key stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and implement a fit for purpose integrated support model (including FIFA, technology partners, service providers, government entities etc.) across all phases of the project.
• Management/implementation of IT Service management processes and procedures including the management of the ITSM tool.
• Establish service level agreements (SLAs) in accordance with the FIFA Technology Handbook across all technology services.
• Be the lead manager for Service Delivery area within the FWWC27 Technology Project team.
• Recruitment of direct reports in the next phase of hiring & contracting, who will in turn be responsible to deliver their key area of scope.
• Lead on the definition of the Asset tracking and management of deployed equipment in all sites.
• Ensure all tasks and deliverables are completed to scope, within budget and on schedule.
• Continuously review and make recommendations to improve technology across the tournament.
• Contribute to the Technology readiness program, including test events and exercises, policies and procedures and training of the team.
• Be a key member of the Technology team and work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation and FIFA Technology team as defined by the operational organisational structure.
• Lead, build and manage a strong diverse team composed of paid staff, contractors, and volunteers for operating the technology services in scope.

YOUR PROFILE

• University degree or similar higher education, in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.
• A minimum of 8 years overall IT experience and minimum 4 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience in the Sports / major event industry.
• Proven track record of successful delivery of complex IT programs and project.
• Strong IT skills and relevant knowledge in Service Delivery Management.
• Good Procurement and contract management skills.
• Highly adept at consulting, negotiating, communicating, consensus building and facilitation.
• Good analytical skills and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent people management, verbal and written communication, training, and presentation skills.
• Team Player, willing to work with tight timelines.
• Positive attitude, patience and persistence.
• ITIL foundations.
• Right to work in Brazil.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Fluent in Portuguese (spoken and written).
• Proficiency in any other FIFA language (FR / ES / GER) is an asset.
• Willing to travel within Brazil (up to 20%).
• Ability to re‑locate to Rio de Janeiro.