FIFA Fan Festival Senior Manager: - FIFA27 will be established as the Local FIFA Subsidiary in Brazil, to work together with FIFA HQ in Zurich and globally, to deliver the biggest women’s sporting event in the world, the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 (“FWWC2027”). Please submit your CV in English, as it will be reviewed by an international team. THE POSITION: - The FIFA Fan Festival Senior Manager will play a pivotal role in the delivery of the FIFA Fan Festival across all Host Cities in Brazil for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027. Working closely with the FIFA Fan Festival Manager in Zurich, this role ensures strategic alignment, operational excellence, stakeholder coordination and brand integrity across a multi-stakeholder, high-impact international event. The role includes end-to-end responsibility for planning, implementing and monitoring public events, with direct involvement in infrastructure, promotion, budgeting and onsite delivery. - KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Define project scope, goals and strategy for FIFA Fan Festival together with the FFF Manager in Zurich. - Set and manage project expectations with internal and external stakeholders. - Proactively identify and manage changes in project scope; develop contingency plans for risk mitigation. - Coordinate the overall project management and reporting structure for FIFA Fan Festival. - Manage relationships with key stakeholders including Host Cities, Host Countries, Commercial Partners (CPs), Media Partners (MPs), agencies and local entities. - Lead and oversee a team responsible for delivering all aspects of the project, including venue managers (VMs). - Organize and facilitate project workshops, on-site inspections, and stakeholder meetings. - Ensure consistent collaboration and alignment between Zurich and Brazil-based teams. - Oversee the operational implementation of FIFA Fan Festival across Host Cities. - Supervise the development of scope, design, and technical requirements for on-site core infrastructure and branding. - Monitor and ensure proper delivery by local organisers in compliance with FIFA’s standards. - Ensure correct usage and approval of FIFA event marks and oversee all related branding approvals. - Monitor Host City public event budgets and propose changes where necessary. - Ensure accurate financial tracking and reporting. - Prepare and present regular management reports to FIFA leadership. YOUR PROFILE: - Master’s degree in Marketing, Event Management, Communications or a related field. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word). - Familiarity with SAP is an advantage. - Demonstrated experience in delivering large-scale international events, preferably in the sports sector. - Proven track record working with governmental stakeholders at national, regional or local levels. - Strong understanding of event infrastructure, fan engagement, and brand activation. - Exceptional self-motivation and ability to work independently in complex environments. - Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. - Excellent negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills. - High resilience and ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. - Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. - Willingness and ability to travel frequently and work on-site at multiple event venues. - Right to work in Brazil. - Fluent in English (spoken and written) - Fluent in Portuguese (spoken and written) - Ability to re-locate to Rio de Janeiro. About FIFA Women's World Cup 2027: - The FIFA Women’s World Cup is the greatest women’s sporting event on the planet, showcasing the best players in the world on the biggest stage. In 2027, history will be made as Brazil welcomes the tournament to South America for the first time ever. - This landmark event will unite the world through an unprecedented celebration of women's football, inspiring billions of fans across the globe. As we prepare to host teams and supporters from every corner of the world, we’re looking for passionate, talented individuals to be part of history and help deliver an unforgettable tournament. - Join us and play your role in making FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 a truly extraordinary experience that celebrates and elevates women’s football. Employment Type Fixed Term - Full Time Location Brazil Workplace type Onsite