Manager, Mobilization

LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

LA28 seeks a Workforce Mobilization Manager to guide workforce mobilization initiatives from planning through Games-time operations in Los Angeles. You will partner across functional teams, translate strategies into actionable plans, and drive readiness for diverse workforce populations.

This on-site role requires collaboration with People Management, Talent Acquisition, Communications, and Readiness teams to ensure employee experience and organizational readiness.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in workforce operations or related disciplines.
• Experience leading cross-functional programs and large-scale initiatives.
• Experience supporting workforce transitions or major events.

Responsibilities

• Lead workforce mobilization and readiness workstreams end-to-end.
• Develop activation plans, milestones, and roadmaps for mobility.
• Engage stakeholders and partner with Communications and HR teams.
• Monitor progress and provide leadership with actionable insights.
• Represent mobilization in governance meetings and cross-functional forums.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Ambiguity navigation

Analytical skills

Execution & readiness

Emotional intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance for any positions.

If you are based outside the Los Angeles area, we still welcome your application — we value talent from all geographic backgrounds and want to hear from you if you are able to work on-site in LA.

The Workforce Mobilization Manager is responsible for leading workforce mobilization initiatives that prepare LA28 workforce populations for successful transition from workforce planning through Games-time operations.

Reporting to the Head of Workforce Mobilization, this role partners across Functional Areas, Workforce Planning, Workforce Integration, Talent Acquisition, Volunteer Programs, Communications, and Readiness teams to ensure workforce populations are informed, engaged, prepared, and operationally ready at every stage of the workforce lifecycle.

The Workforce Mobilization Manager drives assigned mobilization programs and workforce readiness workstreams, translating workforce strategies into actionable plans that support employee experience, workforce movement, organizational readiness, and Games-time deployment.

Key Responsibilities

Workforce Mobilization & Readiness

• Support assigned workforce mobilization initiatives from planning through execution.
• Develop workforce activation plans, readiness milestones, and implementation of roadmaps.
• Support movement of workforce populations through key workforce lifecycle phases leading to Games-time.
• Identify workforce risks, dependencies, and readiness gaps and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Monitor workforce readiness progress and provide recommendations to leadership.

Workforce Engagement & Communications

• Support workforce communication and engagement initiatives that drive awareness, preparedness, and connection.
• Facilitate workshops, readiness reviews, and workforce engagement activities.
• Partner with Communications and Workforce Integration teams to support workforce transitions and organizational change.
• Ensure workforce messaging and engagement activities align with mobilization objectives and operational milestones.

Employee Experience & Organizational Readiness

• Partner with People Management teams to support workforce experience initiatives that enhance engagement, connection, and readiness.
• Gather workforce insights and feedback to improve mobilization programs and employee experience.
• Support workforce segmentation strategies to ensure mobilization approaches meet the needs of diverse workforce populations.
• Serve as the mobilization lead for assigned workforce populations and organizational initiatives.

Program Management & Stakeholder Partnership

• Develop and maintain project plans, dashboards, status reports, and governance materials.
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships and influence stakeholders to achieve mobilization objectives.
• Represent Workforce Mobilization in planning meetings, working groups, and governance forums.
• Support continuous improvement of workforce mobilization frameworks, tools, and methodologies.
• Lead special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in workforce operations, organizational readiness, change management, employee experience, project management, human resources, or related disciplines strongly preferred.
• Experience leading cross-functional programs and large-scale workforce or organizational initiatives.
• Experience supporting workforce transitions, organizational transformation, operational readiness, or major event environments preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Program and project management expertise.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation abilities.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive execution and operational readiness.
• Workforce-centric mindset with high emotional intelligence and attention to detail.

Compensation

The annual base salary range for this position is $88,000 - $115,000. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28's operational business needs and applicable law.

Accommodation

LA28 is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Equal Opportunity

LA28 is committed to fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. LA28 will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and all applicable laws. We strive to build a team that is inclusive and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.