- Junior
- Optionales Büro in Rio de Janeiro
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.
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 operational 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 Team in Zurich, this role ensures tactical 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, venue planning, budgeting and onsite delivery.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Planning & Oversight
- Steer the operational delivery of the FIFA Fan Festival strategy together with the FFF Team in Zurich.
- Set and manage operational 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.
- Stakeholder & Team Management
- Manage relationships with key stakeholders such as, but not limited to Host Cities, Host Countries, production agencies and local entities.
- Lead and oversee a team responsible for delivering all aspects of the project, including venue managers (VMs).
- Organize and facilitate operational project workshops, on-site inspections, and stakeholder meetings.
- Ensure consistent collaboration and alignment between Zurich and Brazil-based teams.
- Event Delivery & Infrastructure
- 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 execution.
- 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 implementation approvals.
- Budgeting & Reporting
- Monitor Host City public event budgets and propose changes where necessary.
- Ensure accurate financial tracking and reporting.
- Prepare and support the presentation of regular management reports to FIFA leadership.
YOUR PROFILE
- Education & Languages
- Master’s degree in Marketing, Event Management, Communications or a related field.
- Fluency in Portuguese and English (written and spoken) is essential.
- Technical Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
- Familiarity with SAP is an advantage.
- Professional Experience
- 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.
- Core Competencies
- 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.
- Ability to re-locate to Rio de Janeiro.
