Venue Overlay Manager – 7 Host Cities (Brazil)

FIFA; Brazil; On-site; BRL 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

FIFA is building a Local Subsidiary in Brazil to deliver the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027. The Overlay Manager will join the Technical Services team to plan, coordinate, and execute temporary infrastructure at an assigned venue, ensuring compliance with design standards and budgets.

The role requires collaboration with venue design, FAs, stadium authorities, and service providers, with travel as needed and extended hours during tournament periods.

Qualifications

• Degree in architecture, engineering, urban planning or a related field.
• Proven experience in the production and delivery of large-scale events.
• Strong technical knowledge in temporary infrastructure.
• Excellent organizational, coordination, and communication skills.
• Autodesk applications (AutoCAD, BIM 360, Autodesk Construction Cloud, etc.).
• Availability to travel if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Define, optimize, and validate overlay solutions with stakeholders and BoQs.
• Monitor execution of overlay contracts with the Overlay Cluster Manager.
• Manage change control, budget tracking, and schedule alignment.
• Coordinate flow of technical information (drawings, requirements) for the venue.
• Monitor readiness and infrastructure upgrades with stadium authorities.
• Oversee overlay delivery from planning to handover and reinstatement.
• Track progress, milestones, and risks; provide status updates.
• Support operational design by consolidating data into base drawings.
• Interact with Service Provider FAs (TEC, EGN, LOG, SGN, etc.).
• Responsible for Handover, Handback and Damage reports.

Skills

Event delivery

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Budget tracking

Procurement coordination

Autodesk tools

Travel readiness

Education

Architecture/Engineering/Urban Planning degree

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM 360

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MS Project

Job 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™ ("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

Reporting organizationally to the Overlay Cluster Manager, the Overlay Manager will be a key member of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027 Technical Services team. The Overlay Manager plays a key role in the planning, coordination, and delivery of temporary infrastructure at an assigned venue. This position requires close collaboration with the Venue Design team, Functional Areas (FAs), stadium authorities, and various stakeholders to ensure that overlay solutions are functional, cost-effective, and fully aligned with operational needs and technical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Venue Design team, Functional Areas, stadium authorities, and key stakeholders to define, optimize, and validate overlay solutions, ensuring technical requirements are accurately reflected in designs and BoQs.
• Monitor the execution of overlay contracts in collaboration with the Overlay Cluster Manager;
• Manage change control and budget tracking, ensuring scope, cost, and schedule alignment;
• Coordinate and oversee the flow of technical information, including drawings, requirements, and updates, for the assigned venue;
• Maintain alignment with stadium authorities by monitoring construction schedules, planned renovations, and infrastructure upgrades;
• Oversee overlay delivery from planning through construction, operations, and reinstatement, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely handover;
• Track progress, milestones, and deliverables, providing regular status updates and supporting the resolution of risks, issues, and dependencies;
• Support operational design development by consolidating raw data into compliant base drawings and ensuring consistent coding and naming conventions for effective tracking and change management.
• Monitor stadium readiness, including maintenance activities, infrastructure upgrades, and rehabilitation projects, identifying gaps, risks, and dependencies that may impact tournament delivery and supporting the implementation of mitigation measures.
• Coordination and interaction with the Service Provider FAs (TEC, EGN, LOG, SGN, and others).
• Responsible for the Handover, Handback and Damage reports.

YOUR PROFILE

Education

• Degree in architecture, engineering, urban planning or a related field.

Qualification

• Proven experience in the production and delivery of large-scale events;
• Strong technical knowledge in temporary infrastructure;
• Excellent organizational, coordination, and communication skills;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess and implement effective solutions;
• Autodesk applications (AutoCAD, BIM 360, Autodesk Construction Cloud, etc.) ;
• Availability to travel if necessary.

Experience

• Strong experience in the production and delivery of large-scale events;
• Proven track record of managing complex and high-value projects across tier-one organizations.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent teamwork and leadership skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and active listening communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Conflict resolution skills are a must.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority.
• Proven ability to manage teams remotely.
• Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High sense of accountability, trustworthiness, and ethics.
• Customer and results oriented.

Certifications & Requirements

• Right to live and work in Brazil
• Willingness to travel nationally and work extended hours during tournament periods
• Fluent in Portuguese (spoken and written)
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools.

About FIFA Women's World Cup 2027

The FIFA Women’s World Cup™ is the greatest women’s sporting event on the planet, showcasing the best players in the world on the biggest stage. In 2027, history will be made as Brazil welcomes the tournament to South America for the first time ever.

This landmark event will unite the world through an unprecedented celebration of women's football, inspiring billions of fans across the globe. As we prepare to host teams and supporters from every corner of the world, we’re looking for passionate, talented individuals to be part of history and help deliver an unforgettable tournament.

Join us and play your role in making FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ a truly extraordinary experience that celebrates and elevates women’s football.