Senior Manager, Infrastructure Program Management, Planning & Reporting

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership of program picture

Exposure to senior executives

Collaborative, high-performance team

Role in delivering the 2028 Games

Job summary

LA28 in Los Angeles seeks an experienced Infrastructure Program Manager to shape venue program plans, schedules and resourcing for the 2028 Games. You will turn program data into reports and recommendations for senior executives, coordinating internal, contracted and remote teams with a one LA28 mindset.

You will develop dashboards in Power BI or Tableau to track milestones, risks, and performance, and guide leaders on scope, schedule, cost and risk decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or business management or 7 years of equivalent infrastructure program management experience.
• 7+ years in infrastructure, construction planning or program management, with leadership experience.
• Strong reporting with dashboards in BI tools and MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain infrastructure program plans including scoping, resourcing, scheduling, and stakeholder management.
• Report program data with clear, actionable insights for LA28 leadership.
• Prepare agendas and action plans for senior executives.
• Develop dashboards in Power BI, Tableau, or equivalents to track milestones and risks.
• Identify risks, propose mitigations, and support change management.
• Support broader duties as needed during peak event periods.

Skills

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

PowerPoint

Smartsheet

SharePoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or business management

Tools

Power BI

Smartsheet

SharePoint

Job description

About the Role

The role gives LA28 a clear, data-driven view of how its venue infrastructure program is tracking toward the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The postholder shapes program plans, schedules, and resourcing across temporary and permanent infrastructure, and turns program data into reports and recommendations for senior executives. They work with in-house, contracted, and remote teams with a one LA28 mindset, helping leaders make timely, well-informed decisions about program scope, schedule, cost, and risk. The plans and reports produced show leaders where the venue program stands and what to do next, keeping infrastructure delivery on schedule so every venue is ready for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain infrastructure program plans, covering scoping, resourcing, scheduling, and stakeholder management across temporary and permanent works.
• Report program data across the organisation, preparing clear, accurate reports and recommendations for LA28 leadership and delivery teams.
• Prepare agendas, recommendations, and action plans for senior executives across multiple functional areas.
• Develop dashboards in Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent tools to track milestones, risks, and program performance.
• Identify program risks, recommend mitigations, and help teams implement and manage change effectively.
• Perform other duties as required, with the role evolving over time and potentially including operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of industry experience in infrastructure, construction planning, and program management, preferably with two years leading teams.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or business management; or 7 years of equivalent experience in infrastructure program management.
• Strong project management skills in scoping, resourcing, scheduling, and stakeholder management across temporary infrastructure and permanent construction.
• Strong Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent experience, and fluency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet, and SharePoint.
• Strong experience reporting data across the organisation and preparing reports and recommendations for leadership.

Preferred Skills

• Previous Olympic, Paralympic, or other major sports event experience.
• Relevant project management certifications.
• Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making.
• Extremely detail-oriented with excellent organisational skills.
• Self-starter experience defining tasks, seeking feedback, and evolving work.

Workplace

• Availability to work onsite in the Downtown Los Angeles-based office is required.
• Applicants based outside the Los Angeles area are welcome to apply if they are able to work on-site in LA.
• No relocation assistance is provided for any positions.
• The majority of work is conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment.
• The 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.

Salary

• 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.

Benefits & Perks

• Real ownership of the program picture that guides LA28's venue infrastructure decisions.
• Regular exposure to senior executives across functional areas and delivery partners.
• A collaborative team that values high performance without ego and innovative thinking.
• A central role in delivering the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.

The Application Process

1. Candidates who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process can request one, and LA28 will work with them to meet their needs.

About the Company

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, colour, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification 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.