Venue Power and Containment Manager – 7 Host Cities (Brazil)

FIFA; Brazil; On-site; BRL 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

FIFA has established a Local FIFA Subsidiary in Brazil to work with FIFA Zurich on delivering the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ in Brazil. This landmark project requires a dedicated Venue Power & Containment Manager to lead power infrastructure, containment, HVAC and related services across venues, ensuring safety and operational readiness.

Reporting to the Power & Containment Cluster Manager, you will coordinate with functional areas, Host Broadcast Services, venue teams and suppliers, supervise

Qualifications

• Right to live and work in Brazil.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar.
• Experience delivering Power & Containment solutions at major events or sports organizations.
• Experience with MV/LV electrical installation.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel nationally and work extended hours during tournament periods.
• Proficient in MS Office and planning software; near venues for FWWC2027.
• Fluent in Portuguese and English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate power, containment and related services for venues.
• Manage the appointed Technical Power Provider and coordination with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with functional areas, broadcast services, and venue teams.
• Oversee installation, testing, commissioning and decommissioning of power systems.
• Support development of containment solutions and installation schedules.
• Monitor safety, compliance and environmental regulations.
• Manage contracts, scopes, BoQ and risk mitigation activities.
• Coordinate resilience testing and provide technical support throughout all phases.
• Lead guidance and knowledge transfer to venue teams; promote sustainable solutions.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Technical problem solving

MS Office & planning tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

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 Power & Containment Cluster Manager, the Venue Power & Containment Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination and delivery of power infrastructure, containment systems and key technical services across assigned FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 venues. The role ensures that power, containment, HVAC, water & waste, floodlighting, sound systems and related services are delivered in full compliance with FIFA standards, supporting operational readiness, safety and broadcast requirements. Working closely with stadiums, host cities, suppliers, Functional Areas and other key stakeholders, the position manages critical dependencies and serves as a key integration point between design, procurement, delivery and operations. Through effective stakeholder coordination, risk management and cross-functional alignment, the role contributes to the successful delivery of venue infrastructure and safeguards the tournament’s critical path.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage technical requirements for power, containment and related services (including HVAC, water & waste and floodlighting) in collaboration with FIFA Functional Areas and key stakeholders, ensuring alignment with operational, broadcast and venue delivery objectives.
• Manage the appointed Technical Power Provider, ensuring the timely and efficient delivery of all venue power and containment services.
• Collaborate with FIFA functional areas, Host Broadcast Services (HBS), venue teams, and key stakeholders to define, coordinate, and optimize venue power and containment requirements.
• Oversee the installation, testing, commissioning, operation, and decommissioning of temporary power systems, including diesel generators, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and containment infrastructure.
• Support the development and implementation of containment solutions, including routing, layouts, technical documentation, and installation schedules across competition and non-competition venues.
• Monitor quality, compliance, and operational readiness, ensuring adherence to approved designs, technical specifications, safety standards, environmental regulations, and FIFA requirements.
• Manage provider contracts and project delivery, including scope of work, design specifications, Bill of Quantities (BoQ), handover processes, and risk mitigation activities.
• Coordinate system resilience testing, including stress tests and failover exercises, and provide technical support and troubleshooting throughout all event phases.
• Lead and support venue teams through guidance, knowledge transfer, performance reporting, and the promotion of sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective solutions.

YOUR PROFILE

Certifications & Requirements

• Right to live and work in Brazil
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar
• Experience in delivering Power & Containment solutions at Major Events/Sports Organization
• Experience with MV/LV electrical installation
• Excellent organizational, coordination, and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess and implement effective solutions
• Willingness to travel nationally and work extended hours during tournament periods
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools
• This position requires that the applicants are based near the Venues that will host the FWWC2027.
• 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.