Director, Olympic Venue & Event Operations

LA28 (Web); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

LA28 seeks a Director, Event and Venue Management to lead planning and delivery of venue operations across competition venues for the Olympic Games. You will build plans, teams, and partnerships that turn temporary sites into world-class fields of play, coordinating diverse functions through fixed delivery timelines.

You will manage budgets, schedules, and risk while directing senior cross-functional teams to success, with on-site work in downtown Los Angeles and a focus on safety,

Qualifications

• 8+ years leading venue, event, or operations for major live events.
• Proven track record of meeting fixed deadlines with senior teams.

Responsibilities

• Set operational direction for venue planning and Games-time delivery.
• Lead senior venue teams, workforce plans, and procedures.
• Coordinate stakeholders across sport, broadcast, security, and venues.
• Manage budgets, master schedules, and risk across venues.
• Oversee temporary overlay and infrastructure for safe venues.
• Ensure on-site readiness for multiple venues with fixed deadlines.
• Direct experience delivering venues for Olympic/Paralympic or major games.
• Collaborate across partners to solve complex operational challenges.

Skills

Venue operations leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Job description

LA28 seeks a Director, Event and Venue Management to lead planning and delivery of venue operations across competition venues for the Olympic Games. You will build plans, teams, and partnerships that turn temporary sites into world-class fields of play, coordinating diverse functions through fixed delivery timelines.

You will manage budgets, schedules, and risk while directing senior cross-functional teams to success, with on-site work in downtown Los Angeles and a focus on safety,