The Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games will be hosted in Los Angeles, California in 2028, returning to the United States for the first time in over 30 years. 2028 will be the first time LA hosts the Paralympic Games, creating an opportunity to expand awareness, understanding and inclusion of people with disabilities.

LA28, the organizers for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, is on a mission to create an unparalleled Games experience for athletes, fans, partners, our community and our people. Our vision is to collectively create what’s next through sport, community and the power of our differences.

The 2028 Olympics and Paralympics will represent LA and leverage the strength of our community’s diversity and creativity as we collectively work to design a Games that we all want to be a part of. We do this by focusing on people and by inviting everyone into the story of the LA28 Games.

The LA28 organizing committee is an independent, non-profit organization that is privately funded and governed by a board of directors. 

Our Vision is to collectively create what’s next by harnessing sport, community and the power of our differences. Our Mission is to create an unparalleled Paralympic and Olympic Games for athletes, fans, partners, our community and our people.

Values and Behaviors:

  • Optimism – Embody a positive, enthusiastic, and solution-oriented attitude in everything we do; challenge the status quo, inspire and support one another to achieve our best; have our eyes on the future and believe we can make a meaningful impact
  • Integrity – We communicate openly and honestly, listen, and respectfully value multiple perspectives; we do what we say and are accountable for everything we do; we do the right thing, always. Even when it isn’t easy
  • Excellence – We hold ourselves to the highest standard and expectations; we live our values and truths and persevere through challenges; we are continuous learners and adapt and pivot with speed to meet changing needs
  • Inclusion – We seek to represent, include, empower and level the playing field; our work reflects the communities we serve and the world in which we live; we leverage our platforms to bring awareness to issues relevant to who we are
  • Co-Creation – We are authors of a shared story. Everyone contributes their unique voice to our shared mission; we share pride in our accomplishments and ownership of our shortcomings
  • Boldness – We embrace creativity, courage and outside-the-box thinking; we are unafraid to take risks, explore unconventional solutions, and learn from the process; we are innovators, disruptors, and challengers of the status quo

Manager, Venue Development:

The Games Planning & Delivery group aims to deliver the most seamless, innovative, and engaging Games experience ever for all athletes, fans, partners, and the community. The Games Planning & Delivery team is currently organized in four key areas including Venue Infrastructure, Venue Management, Revenue & Commercial, and Games Operations, but will expand to over 30 functional areas by Games time. 

The Venue Infrastructure team is responsible for delivering the competition and non-competition venues fit-for-purpose for the preparation and staging of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. This department is responsible for managing the design, development, program management, construction, maintenance and removal of all Games infrastructure in existing and fully temporary venues.

Reporting to the Director, Venue Development, the Manager, Venue Development will be responsible to support the development, management and execution of the venue design process including working with internal stakeholders and external partners and consultants. This role will support the cross functional planning required to progress venue design with the broader team. In order to progress this planning, this role will liaise between internal departments, external stakeholders, partner entities, and consultants to develop and refine the venue masterplan and detailed venue designs for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Key Responsibilities:

Design Development

  • Assist in design development for all competition and non-competition venues across the Olympic and Paralympic Games plans
  • Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external delivery partners, including architecture, engineering and overlay resources
  • Assist in the development and management of venue-specific workshops as part of the design process
  • Provide support on operations planning and incorporating many requirements, often with competing priorities and complexities

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Establish close working relationships with key functional areas (especially Venue Management, Hospitality & Ticketing, Games Operations, etc.) to ensure the venue design development process aligns with cross-functional planning timelines and objectives
  • Closely align with the Infrastructure Program Management Sub-function to ensure coordinated planning for all venue design and delivery milestones and deliverables
  • Problem solve and negotiate with stakeholders to get the best outcomes

Position Requirements:

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent work experience

Expectations:

  • Minimum 5-years of relevant industry experience
  • Familiarity with temporary infrastructure projects in addition to permanent construction
  • Demonstrated commitment toDiversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
  • Experience in centering accessibility and universal design in venue development processes, with an emphasis on the needs of athletes, employees, and attendees with disabilities
  • Experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders and proven success at building excellent working relationships
  • Experience working with colleagues across multiple functional areas
  • Excellent leadership skills with track record of people development and revenue achievement
  • Extremely detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
  • Strong communication, team building, and interpersonal skills
  • Well-developed problem-solving skills and ability to work independently to resolve issues
  • Fluent working with Office suite products including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  • Self-starter with experience in defining tasks, seeking feedback, and evolving work where applicable
  • A collaborative mindset; someone who prioritizes the team and fosters a culture of high performance without ego
  • An innovative viewpoint, challenging the status quo and thinking ahead to future years of the Movement
  • Ability to implement and manage change effectively as well as manage and mitigate risk

Submission Requirements:

  • Resume

The annual base salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $105,000.00 The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28’s operational business needs and applicable law.

LA28 is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. We strive to build a team that is diverse, inclusive and encourages qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We will consider all qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local law. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.

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