What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Venue Technology, FIFA World Cup 2026 position at FIFA?
Department: Technology
Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Houston
Reporting To: Eduardo Vichi
Description
Reporting organisationally to the Senior Manager, Venue Technology - USA, the Venue Technology Manager will be a key member of the FIFA26 Technology team and work in close collaboration with the Technology teams in Mexico, Canada and Zurich and other key individuals responsible for delivering venue specific technology related deliverables for the FIFA Men’s World Cup 2026 TM (FWC 2026) at the assigned stadium in the USA. The role entails coordinating with all relevant parties the planning, implementation, readiness and operations of all event technology services pertinent to the tournament and / or associated events within the assigned stadium/city.
THE POSITION
The main responsibilities and oversights of the venue technology manager for the FIFA World Cup 26™ include:
Education & Qualifications
The FIFA World Cup 26™ will mark the first time that the tournament features 48 teams and will be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
This new format redefines excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement from fans and players in North America and all over the world. Now is your time to be a game changer and join the workforce that is planning and delivering this unique and unforgettable experience.
Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Houston
Reporting To: Eduardo Vichi
Description
Reporting organisationally to the Senior Manager, Venue Technology - USA, the Venue Technology Manager will be a key member of the FIFA26 Technology team and work in close collaboration with the Technology teams in Mexico, Canada and Zurich and other key individuals responsible for delivering venue specific technology related deliverables for the FIFA Men’s World Cup 2026 TM (FWC 2026) at the assigned stadium in the USA. The role entails coordinating with all relevant parties the planning, implementation, readiness and operations of all event technology services pertinent to the tournament and / or associated events within the assigned stadium/city.
THE POSITION
The main responsibilities and oversights of the venue technology manager for the FIFA World Cup 26™ include:
- Ensure all aspects of Technology, Telecommunications and Broadcast Technology Services are implemented at assigned venues in accordance with the pre-agreed FIFA Technology requirements
- Lead, build and manage a strong diverse team composed of paid staff, contractors and volunteers for operating the technology services at assigned venue
- Lead and collaborate with stakeholders groups, clients, providers, and government entities in relation to ensuring the delivery of technology services across all assigned venues, in accordance with the defined governance structure
- Working closely with the TEAP manager to facilitate the collection and distribution of technology requirements for all client groups involved in the FWC2026, including Media, Broadcast, Guest Operations, Commercial, Football Technology Innovation, etc, for the assigned venues
- Ensure that all information pertaining to infrastructure, services and spaces needed for the delivery and support of all technology services are communicated to, and understood by, venue/site authorities and respective delivery teams
- In collaboration with assigned personnel and Stadium partners, relevant parties (private and governmental) enable / support the timely delivery of venue technology services.
- Manage the asset tracking and management of deployed technology equipment
- Develop regular progress, risk and issue management reports in accordance with the governance structure / reporting methodologies and, or PMO systems
Education & Qualifications
- University degree or similar higher education, in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field
- Minimum of 8 years overall IT experience and minimum 4 years of experience in a similar role
- Experience in the Sports / major event industry is a must
- Proven track record of successful delivery of complex IT programs and projects
- Have up to date knowledge and programme management expertise in all event related technologies, including, all types of technology business solutions, community access TV (CATV), radio communications, wired communication, printing, broadcast contribution network, spectrum, audio and visual.
- Fluent in English
- Fluent in Spanish is a plus
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools
The FIFA World Cup 26™ will mark the first time that the tournament features 48 teams and will be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
This new format redefines excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement from fans and players in North America and all over the world. Now is your time to be a game changer and join the workforce that is planning and delivering this unique and unforgettable experience.
