
- Senior
- Optionales Büro in Rio de Janeiro
Please submit your CV in English, as it will be reviewed by an international team.
THE POSITION
- Review Telecom Infrastructure design and ensure all the aspects of the Telecom deliverables are implemented at venues and offices according to FIFA requirements: Broadcast Contribution Network, Event/Stadium/Offices/Legacy Networks, CATV/IPTV, Cabling, Mobile Network, Radio and Spectru, Telephony (VoIP), Telecom Rate Card.
- Actively participate in the scope definition, procurement liaison, supplier selection and onboarding of Telecom and Network suppliers
- Lead the management of Telecom infrastructure build and implementation, ensuring timely availability of components and services and including the commissioning and decommissioning of venues.
- Overseeing the effective and efficient provision of Telecom services for FIFA Offices, Tournaments and Events at select FIFA Events.
- Track the progress of Telecom Infrastructure implementation, report status, issues and risks related to Telecom Infrastructure projects and operations, according to IT governance and keep counterpart aligned.
- Manage an international Team of Telecom Experts/Managers including remote personnel in other countries/time zones.
- Liaise with and / or support other projects in clarifying requirements, adhering to robust change management protocol.
- Ensure that all information pertaining to the delivery and support of Telecom Infrastructure are communicated to and well understood by all parties.
- Deliver technical guidance, coaching & mentoring to team members, including preparation of good practice and educational material for personnel.
YOUR PROFILE
- University degree or similar higher education, in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field
- A minimum experience of 8-10 years in Network (routing/switching/security/wireless technologies)
- Experience in the Sports / major event industry
- Proven track record of successful delivery of complex Telecom Infrastructure Projects
- Experience in Management of distributed international team of telecom experts and professionals
- Strong IT skills and relevant knowledge in Telecom Infrastructure Service, including infrastructure design and implementation, network integration and connectivity.
- Should have broad understanding of Telecom Infrastructure and Information Technologies in Sport Events and sufficient experience in design, commissioning and operation of following systems: BCN, WAN/MAN/LAN, MPLS, VLAN, VoIP, CATV/IPTV, Multicast, Spectrum, Mobile Networks
- Good Procurement and contract management skills
- Highly adept at consulting, negotiating, communicating, consensus building and facilitation
- Good analytical skills and problem-solving skills
- Excellent people management, verbal and written communication, training, and presentation skills
- Team Player, willing to work with tight timelines
- Positive attitude, patience and persistence
- Right to work in Brazil.
- Fluent in English (spoken and written)
- Fluent in Portuguese (spoken and written)
- Proficiency in any other FIFA language (FR / ES / GER) is an asset
- Willing to travel within Brazil (up to 20%), with some trips with a long duration (15 days or more)
- Ability to re-locate to Rio de Janeiro.