Manager, Radio Frequency

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

Job summary

LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games is seeking a Manager, Radio Frequency to own spectrum management before and during the Games, directing planning, deployment, and readiness of mobile network operators at venues.

Based onsite in Downtown Los Angeles, you will develop procedures, coordinate with operators, and lead cross-functional teams to ensure clean spectrum, reliable coverage, and smooth Games readiness.

Qualifications

• Experience in telecom project or program management.
• Spectrum management and RF coordination including planning, licensing, interference mitigation, and monitoring tools.
• Demonstrated success in partner and vendor management, including SLAs, milestones, and logistics.
• Deep knowledge of cellular network planning and operations (DAS, small cells, 5G slicing).
• Strong familiarity with regulators such as the FCC and cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Drive spectrum management initiatives bridging frequency allocation and planning with live Games-time monitoring and interference resolution.
• Direct end-to-end planning, deployment, and operational readiness of mobile network operators for cellular coverage and capacity.
• Act as the primary operational liaison for network operators during site walks, validating space, power, and cooling requirements.
• Streamline deployment schedules and personnel accreditation processes with operators and venue technology teams.
• Design and document standard operating procedures, incident response playbooks, and Games-time operational workflows.

Skills

Telecom PM

Spectrum management

Vendor management

Cellular planning

FCC/regulators

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.

Role Purpose

As Manager, Radio Frequency, you own spectrum management for LA28, connecting frequency allocation and planning before the Games with live radio frequency monitoring and interference resolution during them. You direct the planning, deployment, and operational readiness of the mobile network operators who carry cellular coverage and capacity at each venue, and you write the operating procedures the venue teams will run on. It suits an engineer who can create a reliable spectrum operation from the ground up, ahead of the Games.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive spectrum management initiatives, bridging frequency allocation and planning with live Games-time monitoring and interference resolution.
• Direct end-to-end planning, deployment, and operational readiness of mobile network operators for cellular coverage and capacity.
• Act as the primary operational liaison for network operators during venue site walks, validating space, power, and cooling requirements.
• Streamline deployment schedules and personnel accreditation processes with operators and venue technology teams.
• Design and document standard operating procedures, incident response playbooks, and Games-time operational workflows.

Required Competencies

• 5+ years of experience in telecommunications project or program management covering cellular wireless networks, RAN deployments, or RF engineering.
• Practical experience in spectrum management and RF coordination, including frequency planning, licensing, interference mitigation, and monitoring tools.
• Demonstrated success in partner and vendor management, including service level agreements, deployment milestones, and logistics negotiation.
• Deep knowledge of cellular network planning and operations, including distributed antenna systems, small cells, and 5G network slicing.
• Strong familiarity with telecom regulators such as the FCC, and cross-functional leadership across technical, commercial, and executive audiences.

Valued Experience

• Venue-based cellular deployment or temporary overlay network experience.
• Systems integration at large arenas, stadiums, or international events.
• Experience leading technical site walks and telecom cabin requirements.
• Coordination of personnel accreditation and equipment logistics.
• Track record developing standard operating procedures and playbooks.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to design the spectrum operation for an Olympic and Paralympic Games.
• A collaborative, inclusive team guided by optimism, integrity, excellence, and boldness.
• Meaningful ownership of network readiness you help shape from the ground up.
• Work with lasting, visible impact on Los Angeles and the legacy of the Games.

What This Role Means for the Games

Every radio, camera, and phone at the Games depends on clean spectrum and dependable cellular coverage. Your planning, vendor leadership, and calm escalation handling keep those connections working for athletes, broadcasters, and the millions of fans across Los Angeles.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Available to work onsite in our Downtown Los Angeles-based office.
• The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment.
• The LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment.
• Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods.
• Perform other duties as required; the role will evolve over time and may include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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 an accommodation at any stage, 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.