Key skills
LeadershipProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementCommunicationNegotiation
About this role
Role Overview
- Lead and deliver FIFA matches and tournaments in line with FIFA Match Operations Guidelines, IFAB Laws of the Game, and industry best practice
- Act as CPM project lead for match operations at FIFA tournaments, overseeing preparation, delivery, and on-site execution
- Establish and develop the Volunteer Programme for Competition Management
- Drive and contribute to key development projects (e.g. competition operations tools, processes, equipment and draw deliveries)
- Lead assigned CPM sub-projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to a high-quality standard
- Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders and support senior management on administrative and strategic matters
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Sport Management, Business Administration, or a related field
- 4–6 years of solid experience in competition management, match operations, and event/project management (ideally football tournaments)
- Strong project leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, international environment
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills; confident decision-maker and proactive problem-solver
- Strong understanding of football regulations, competition frameworks, and the IFAB Laws of the Game
- Fluent in English; additional FIFA languages are an asset
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of project management tools is a plus
- Willingness to travel and take on on-site operational responsibilities
Benefits
- Health and fitness: Regular football sessions for all abilities, plus on-site gym.
- Home office: Up to two days of home office per week if work permits and home office allowance for all.
- Language courses: Offered to all staff to aid personal and professional growth.
- Continuous learning: We care about your development and encourage internal mobility, offering a variety of training and education to help achieve it.
- Pension: Flexible pension benefits with generous employer contributions.
- Relocation assistance: A dedicated team will be on hand to support your relocation.
- Sustainability: We support all employees using public transport.
- Vacation: Maintain a healthy work/life balance with a generous vacation allowance.
- Volunteering: Make an impact beyond your regular role and bond with colleagues by volunteering with one of our partners.