Manager, Planning Venue Technology

LA28; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

LA28 seeks a Manager, Planning Venue Technology to lead the integration and planning of technology services across Olympic venues in Los Angeles. You will manage the Venue Technology Implementation Plan, coordinate with multiple functional areas, and ensure on-time delivery of AV and technology services for the Games.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of technology project management experience (or 3+ years in program management), a PM qualification, and advanced Smartsheet proficiency; Tableau

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or equivalent experience.
• Formal project/program management qualification required (e.g., Prince2, MSP, PMI).
• 5+ years in technology project management or 3 years in program management.
• Proven ability to manage tasks and timelines with precision.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support program management and reporting for Venue Technology Services (VTS).
• Produce regular internal communications and venue technology updates.
• Maintain and update the Venue Technology Implementation Plan.
• Monitor departmental workflows to keep teams on task and projects on schedule.
• Collaborate with Telecoms, Service Delivery, Results and Cyber Security teams.
• Oversee day-to-day VTS administrative operations and ensure documentation compliance.
• Provide admin support across VTS functions including change control and logistics.
• Manage a small team of direct reports delivering support to the wider VTS team.

Skills

Smartsheet

Project management

Tableau

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or relevant experience

Tools

Prince2

MSP

PMI

Job description

LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are on a singular mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that this city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans,partnersand our community.

The 2028 Games mark the return of the Summer Games to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years and Los Angeles’ third time hosting an Olympic Games and first time welcoming the Paralympic Games. This presentstheunique and exciting opportunity to celebrate our legacy with the Games and push the Olympic and Paralympic Movements forward, writing a new chapter of Games history in Los Angeles.

Putting onanOlympic and Paralympic Games is a team sport. To build a Games unlike any the world has seen before, we need the best team in place–a team full of perspectives,experiencesandexpertise. We are guided by the following set of values and behaviors–optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co-creationand boldness–and look forward to hearing about how your past experiences align with them.

Manager, Planning Venue Technology

Venue Technology (VTS)is responsible forthe integration and planning of technology services across all Olympic and Paralympic Games venues, as well as the delivery of audio-visual (AV) equipment and services. Additionally, Venue Technology leads the Technology Equipment Allocation Process (TEAP), which ensures demand from other FunctionalAreas (FA) across the Organizing Committee (OC) is planned and managed to align with needs and budget.

Venue Technologycomprises ofa Central Team as well as Manager, Venue Technology (VTM)assigned to each Games venue.As a member oftheCentral Team, this rolewill supportProgramManagement andmonitoringacross thedifferent phasesof the program lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Support the program management and reporting function for VTS, interfacing with other key FA’s including Venues andInfrastructure,Planning and Programs, Energy and Logistics.

Manage, and execute regular internal departmental communications, and create and distribute periodic venue technology updates.

Assistinmanaging and updatingthe Venue Technology Implementation Plan.

Proactivelymonitordepartmental workflows to ensure that teamsremainon task and projects are delivered on schedule across multiple concurrent workstreams

SupportTelecoms,Service Delivery, Results and Cyber Securityteams to ensure requirements are accurately translated into actionable implementation plans.

Oversee day-to-dayVTSadministrativeoperations ensuring compliance andtimelydocumentationcreation,completionor submission.

Provide administrative and operational support across VTS functions, including change control, internal communications, mobilization, andlogistics.

Undertakeadditionaltasks as they become required due to the unpredictable nature of event delivery.

Manage a small team of direct reportsto deliver support to the wider VTS team.

Background and Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business administrationor relevant experience.

A formal project or program management qualification (e.g.Prince2, MSP, PMIetc) isrequiredfor this role.

5+years of experience in technology projectmanagement,or 3 years of program management,ideally within live events, venue operations, or large-scale infrastructure environments.

Proven ability to manage tasks and timelines with precision, delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines and shifting priorities.

Demonstrated ability to influence andpersuadecolleaguesto ensuredelivery of milestones or reporting deadlines.

Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills; known for staying on task andmaintainingstructured workflows across multiple concurrent projects.

Advancedproficiencyin Smartsheet is essential.Skills in using Tableauor similar toolswill be considered aplus.

Possessesan obsessive attention to detail and a relentless drive for perfection, anability to juggle multiple complextaskssimultaneouslywhilemaintainingaccuracy.

Superior verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate procedural information into clear, concise, and actionable language for diverse audiences (technical teams, vendors, and non-technical stakeholders).

PhysicalRequirementsand Working Conditions

Available to work onsite in our Downtown Los Angeles-based office.

The majority ofwork will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment.

The LA28 office is anopen floorplanworking environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in anopen cubicleenvironment.

Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods.

Perform other duties asrequired; the role will evolve over time and may include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Adetailed approach to planning and delivery.

An ability to brief leadsregardingschedule and delivery planning.

Ability toeffectivelycommunicatemultiple complex issuestocolleagues.

To be comfortablewithfast paced,uncertainty and change throughoutthelifecycleof the role.

Be agile and responsive, with an ability to learn and take on new tasks as they becomeapparent.

The annual base salary range for this position is $88,000 - $115,000. The pay scaleprovidedis the range that LA28reasonably expectsto pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensationremainssubject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28’s operational business needs and applicable law.

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

LA28 is committed to fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discriminationon the basis ofreligion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. LA28 willconsiderforemployment qualified applicants with criminal historiesin 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 experiencea candidate can add to our team.

LA2028 Inclusion: Voluntary Demographics

At LA2028, Inclusion is a core pillar of our values and behaviors. We seek out and embrace diversity of all forms, respect and value different perspectives, and strive to build a team that reflects our community. This section of the application process helps us strengthen our hiring practices by mitigating unconscious bias through anonymous data collection.

Below is a set of voluntary demographic questions that are part of LA2028's Inclusion Initiatives. If you choose to fill them out, the responses will be used in aggregate to help us identify areas for improvement in our process. Your response, or your choice not to respond, will NOT be associated with your specific application and will NOT in any way be used in the hiring decision.