Manager, Program - Venue Technology

LA28 (Web); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

LA28 seeks a Manager, Program Venue Technology to lead the planning and integration of technology services at Olympic/Paralympic venues in Los Angeles. You will coordinate with central teams and venue staff to ensure AV and infrastructure programs meet schedules and budgets.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in business administration (or equivalent) and a formal PM qualification. 5+ years in technology project management or 3 years in program management for live events is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or equivalent.
• Formal project or program management qualification (Prince2, MSP, PMI) required.
• 5+ years of technology project management experience or 3 years program management in live events/venue operations.

Responsibilities

• Support the program management and reporting function for VTS, interfacing with Venues, Infrastructure, Planning and Programs, Energy and Logistics.
• Manage and execute regular internal departmental communications, and create and distribute venue technology updates.
• Assist in updating the Venue Technology Implementation Plan.
• Monitor departmental workflows to ensure on-task delivery across multiple concurrent projects.
• Support Telecoms, Service Delivery, Results and Cyber Security to translate requirements into actionable plans.
• Oversee day-to-day VTS administrative operations and ensure timely documentation.
• Provide admin and operational support across VTS, including change control, mobilization and logistics.
• Undertake additional tasks as required by event delivery.

Skills

Smartsheet

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

PM/Projects certification (Prince2, MSP, PMI)

Tools

Tableau

Tableau or similar tools

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, Program 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.

KeyResponsibilities

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 scaleprovides 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 relocationassistance.

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.