Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music, entertainment and culture, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Wasserman Live specializes in delivering branding and signage, custom fabrication, live event production and experiential operations across sports, music, entertainment and culture. Working with the world’s most iconic properties and brands, we elevate live events to make them unforgettable.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman's presence spans 28 countries and more than 69 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.teamwass.com.
The Non-Competition Venue Manager for the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be responsible for managing the non-competition venues in USA, ensuring all operational, logistical, and event-related requirements are met. This includes scoping the venues, creating detailed scope books, managing budgets, overseeing production and logistics, and ensuring seamless installation and dismantling of event-related infrastructure. This role will also be responsible for the FA signage related to these non-competition venues. The role will require close coordination with various FIFA departments, external vendors, and stakeholders to ensure that all non-competition venues are prepared and operate smoothly throughout the tournament.
Key Responsibilities:
- Venue Scoping and Planning:
- Conduct a detailed scoping of assigned non-competition venues, identifying all infrastructure, operational, and logistical needs.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to gather input and ensure all requirements are accounted for.
- Define the operational scope for each non-competition venue, including staging areas, hospitality, media zones, team facilities, and other functional spaces.
- Scope Book Creation:
- Develop comprehensive scope books for each venue, detailing all requirements, timelines, resources, and technical specifications.
- Ensure that the scope book aligns with FIFA’s operational guidelines and any venue-specific regulations or considerations.
- Review and update scope books as needed to reflect any changes or additional requirements during the planning phase.
- Budget Management:
- Create and manage the budget for the non-competition venues, ensuring that costs are tracked, controlled, and within the allocated budget.
- Ensure that all financial aspects of the non-competition venues are documented and transparent.
- Data Management in Quest:
- Input, track, and manage all relevant data for the non-competition venues in the Quest system, ensuring all information is accurate and up to date.
- Monitor progress and timelines for venue setup, ensuring all milestones are met and data is aligned with overall event planning.
- Production and Logistics Oversight:
- Oversee the production process for all non-competition venue-related branding.
- Coordinate logistics to ensure timely delivery and correct placement of materials to each venue.
- Work closely with production teams to ensure all items meet FIFA’s quality standards and specifications.
- Installation Oversight:
- Manage the installation of all required elements at the non-competition venues, including infrastructure, signage, equipment, and other venue-specific setups.
- Collaborate with installation teams to ensure that all installations are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standard.
- Address any on-site issues or challenges related to installation and work to resolve them promptly.
- Reporting:
- Develop and maintain detailed installation reports for all non-competition venues, documenting progress, issues encountered, and resolutions.
- Create dismantling reports to track the removal of infrastructure, equipment, and signage after the event, ensuring all items are accounted for and properly stored or returned.
- Ensure that all reports are completed accurately and submitted to the appropriate stakeholders in a timely manner.
- Coordination and Communication:
- Act as the primary point of contact for all non-competition venue matters, coordinating between FIFA teams, local stakeholders, and external vendors.
- Facilitate regular updates and communication with the Venue Operations team to ensure all parties are informed and aligned on timelines and deliverables.
- Provide on-site support during the event, ensuring that any operational issues are addressed quickly and efficiently.
- Post-event Dismantling and Closeout:
- Manage the dismantling process for each non-competition venue, ensuring that all infrastructure and equipment is properly removed, returned, or disposed of.
- Oversee the reconciliation of inventory and the return of rented or borrowed items.
- Provide post-event feedback and lessons learned to improve processes for future events.
Qualifications:
- Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in venue operations, event management, or a similar field, with experience managing non-competition venues or similar infrastructure for major events.
- Proven experience in managing large-scale projects, including scope management, budgeting, and logistical coordination.
- Experience using project management software, particularly the Quest system, or similar tools is highly desirable.
- Skills & Competencies:
- Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple venues and complex logistical challenges simultaneously.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to create and maintain detailed plans, budgets, and reports.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Ability to problem-solve in high-pressure situations and adapt to changes in plans or requirements quickly.
- Knowledge of FIFA’s operational and event standards is an advantage.
- Education:
- A degree in Event Management, Project Management, Sports Management, Logistics, or a related field is preferred.
Additional Requirements:
- Flexibility to travel to various non-competition venues and work long hours, including weekends and evenings, in the lead-up to and during the event.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
- A proactive, results-oriented approach to managing complex projects and teams.
- Knowledge of stadium and venue operations is a plus.
Wasserman does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
