Head of Competition Management and Team Services
Department: Tournament and Venue Operations
Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Brazil
Description
FIFA has established a Local FIFA Subsidiary in Brazil to work together with FIFA Zurich to deliver the biggest women’s sporting event in the world, the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ (“FWWC2027”) that for the first time ever, is hosted in South America in Brazil. Now is your time to be part of the workforce that is creating this unique and unforgettable experience.
Please submit your CV in English, as it will be reviewed by an international team.
THE POSITION
The Head of Competition Management and Team Services shall have dual reporting to the Team Services and Competition Management departments in FIFA HQ Zurich and to the Executive Operations Director. Under the leadership of the FIFA HQ team, they shall ensure the successful management and implementation of the Team Services and Competition Management projects for the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ (“FWWC”).
The Head of Competition Management and Team Services will work together with the Team Services and Competition Management Team in FIFA HQ Zurich to ensure:
the best possible standard of team facilities can be provided for the tournament across Brazil
the best possible standard of Competition and Match Operations can be delivered by the Competition Management team at the tournament.
efficient and smooth team and competition operations can be put in place by the Team Services and Competition Management team jointly with the relevant functional areas before and during the tournament.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Implement the Team Services project, under the direction of the FIFA Team Services department in FIFA HQ Zurich
Implement the Competitions project, under the direction of the FIFA Competition Management department in FIFA HQ Zurich
Lead and manage the (FIFA27) Competition Management and Team Services sub-division which includes Team Services, Competition Management, Training Site Infrastructure and Referees Management
Be responsible for the LFS (FIFA27) parts of project management for Competition Management & Team Services
Develop the LFS’ (FIFA27) Competition Management & Team Services budget, under the guidance of the FIFA Team Services and FIFA Competition Management departments, and regularly review and report to also ensure alignment
Work closely with the relevant governmental and non-governmental institutions, the national, regional and local football community in all matters related to Competition Management and Team Services (under the guidance of the FIFA HQ Zurich team)
Represent Competition Management and Team Services at required key and strategic meetings as well as site inspections when necessary
Ensure overall efficient communication channels to all other functional areas within the LFS (FIFA27) as well as to external partners
Oversee the planning & delivery of all competition related events, such as FIFA test events, the Draw, the Team Seminar and Team Workshop as well as FIFA Refereeing’s seminars and workshops, in close collaboration with the FIFA counterparts focusing on the delivery part of the Local Entity
Oversee and supervise the recruitment, training, management of the Competition Management & Team Services team members in Brazil
Collaborate with the Infrastructure & Technical Services team on all stadium and team equipment requirements (i.e., Team Materials, Field of Play Equipment, Training Site Equipment) to ensure procurement, delivery, and placement.
Be responsible for reporting on a regular basis to the FWWC Senior Management Team
Team Services specific (under the leadership of FIFA HQ Zurich):
Oversee the delivery of all team facilities according to the FWWC Hosting Requirements
Oversee the planning, coordination and implementation of all services to be delivered to the teams according to FIFA regulations, policies and guidelines
Ensure consistency in terms of levels of services and standards across all Host Cities
Be responsible for the planning and implementation of all team/referees’ operations with focus on the coordination with the local parties
Overview and supervise FIFA Team Services and Refereeing staff inspections as well as the teams’ inspection visits in Brazil as required
Ensure support for the FIFA Refereeing team on any pre-tournament organised seminars and workshops
Manage all LFS (FIFA27) Team Services staffing – including recruitment, preparing policies & procedures, training and administration requirements, integration into stadium staffing teams - in the lead-up to the FWWC
Competition Management specific (under the leadership of FIFA HQ Zurich):
Oversee the successful operational coordination and delivery of Competition Management, according to the guidance given by FIFA HQ Zurich
Monitor and ensure all stadium competition areas construction/refurbishment are in alignment with FIFA Hosting Requirements, in conjunction with FIFA27 Venue Management
Plan and delivery of competition and stadium readiness exercises and training materials
Prepare written reports and presentations on the progress of Competition Management matters
Manage all LFS (FIFA27)
Competition Management staffing – including recruitment, preparing policies & procedures, training and administration requirements, integration into stadium staffing teams - in the lead-up to the FWWC
YOUR PROFILE
A minimum sports event management experience of 10 years, ideally on an international level in either the Team Services area or the Competition Management area or both
Extensive and well-founded international football knowledge
Extensive knowledge of event and competition/match operations as well as sport facility operations
Strong knowledge of event planning and event project management processes
Strong administrative and IT skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to effectively monitor organizational performance and implement decisive corrective actions
Strong management and leadership skills
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
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