Manager, Competition
FIFA
2 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Brazil, Rio de Janeiro
FIFA has established a Local FIFA Subsidiary in Brazil to work together with FIFA Zurich to deliver the biggest women’s sporting event in the world, the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ (“FWWC2027”) that for the first time ever, is hosted in South America in Brazil. Now is your time to be part of the workforce that is creating this unique and unforgettable experience.
Please submit your CV in English, as it will be reviewed by an international team.
Reporting organizationally to the FIFA27 Senior Competition Manager, the Competition Manager will be a key member of the FIFA27 Competition Management (CPM) team. Working closely with and under the guidance of the FIFA Competition Management project team, the role is responsible for delivering the highest standards of competition, tournament and match operations in Brazil before and during the FWWC27, as well as for FIFA test events and other relevant tournaments and events.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure that competition area and venue readiness are implemented in line with FIFA regulations, policies and guidelines, under the guidance of FIFA Competition Management and the Senior Competition Operations Manager.
- Recruit, manage and oversee the locally based Competition Management team, including staffing planning, training, administration and integration into venue operations.
- Together with the Senior Competition Manager, oversee the successful operational delivery of Competition Management activities before and during the FWWC27.
- Represent Competition Management at key meetings, inspections and operational forums as required.
- Plan and deliver competition-related events, draw(s), workshops and seminars in collaboration with FIFA Zurich (including test events and official FIFA workshops).
- Monitor competition areas during venue construction or refurbishment to ensure compliance with FIFA standards and follow up on all related requirements.
- Plan and deliver stadium and competition readiness exercises, including development of operational documentation and materials.
- Oversee team and stadium equipment requirements (e.g. team materials, field of play equipment), including procurement coordination, delivery and confirmation.
- Preparing reports and presentations on Competition Management key matters.
- Support the recruitment, training and coordination of Competition Management volunteers.
- Bachelor's degree in Sports Management or Event Management (master’s degree is an asset).
- Minimum 4 (four) years of experience in football and event management; international experience is preferred.
- At least 2 (two) years of experience in Competition Management (football and match operations).
- Strong knowledge of international football.
- Proven experience in competition and match operations, as well as sports venue operations.
- Solid understanding of event planning, project management, and logistics processes.
- Knowledge of the local culture and operational environment in Brazil is an advantage.
- Strong administrative and IT skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to monitor performance and implement decisive corrective actions.
- Ability to hire, develop, coach, appraise and retain highly qualified employees.
- Capacity to make key decisions for the business through critical problem-solving skills and an ability to use sound judgement.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, negotiation and relationship-management skills, with high energy and a proactive mindset.
- Ability to prioritize and handle large workload efficiently at peak times.
- Ability to work under pressure and stress.
- Sound judgement and prioritization of tasks.
- Experience of managing multi-disciplined teams across a variety of business areas.
- Team Player, willing to work to tight timelines.
- Ability to work effectively in an international, dynamic and demanding environment.
- Ability to adapt and work with people from different cultures and backgrounds.
- Fluency in English and Portuguese (written and spoken); any additional language skills (in particular Spanish and French) are an asset.
Requirements
- Right to work in Brazil
- Ability to re-locate to Rio de Janeiro.
Please submit your CV in English, as it will be reviewed by an international team.
Reporting organizationally to the FIFA27 Senior Competition Manager, the Competition Manager will be a key member of the FIFA27 Competition Management (CPM) team. Working closely with and under the guidance of the FIFA Competition Management project team, the role is responsible for delivering the highest standards of competition, tournament and match operations in Brazil before and during the FWWC27, as well as for FIFA test events and other relevant tournaments and events.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure that competition area and venue readiness are implemented in line with FIFA regulations, policies and guidelines, under the guidance of FIFA Competition Management and the Senior Competition Operations Manager.
- Recruit, manage and oversee the locally based Competition Management team, including staffing planning, training, administration and integration into venue operations.
- Together with the Senior Competition Manager, oversee the successful operational delivery of Competition Management activities before and during the FWWC27.
- Represent Competition Management at key meetings, inspections and operational forums as required.
- Plan and deliver competition-related events, draw(s), workshops and seminars in collaboration with FIFA Zurich (including test events and official FIFA workshops).
- Monitor competition areas during venue construction or refurbishment to ensure compliance with FIFA standards and follow up on all related requirements.
- Plan and deliver stadium and competition readiness exercises, including development of operational documentation and materials.
- Oversee team and stadium equipment requirements (e.g. team materials, field of play equipment), including procurement coordination, delivery and confirmation.
- Preparing reports and presentations on Competition Management key matters.
- Support the recruitment, training and coordination of Competition Management volunteers.
- Bachelor's degree in Sports Management or Event Management (master’s degree is an asset).
- Minimum 4 (four) years of experience in football and event management; international experience is preferred.
- At least 2 (two) years of experience in Competition Management (football and match operations).
- Strong knowledge of international football.
- Proven experience in competition and match operations, as well as sports venue operations.
- Solid understanding of event planning, project management, and logistics processes.
- Knowledge of the local culture and operational environment in Brazil is an advantage.
- Strong administrative and IT skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to monitor performance and implement decisive corrective actions.
- Ability to hire, develop, coach, appraise and retain highly qualified employees.
- Capacity to make key decisions for the business through critical problem-solving skills and an ability to use sound judgement.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, negotiation and relationship-management skills, with high energy and a proactive mindset.
- Ability to prioritize and handle large workload efficiently at peak times.
- Ability to work under pressure and stress.
- Sound judgement and prioritization of tasks.
- Experience of managing multi-disciplined teams across a variety of business areas.
- Team Player, willing to work to tight timelines.
- Ability to work effectively in an international, dynamic and demanding environment.
- Ability to adapt and work with people from different cultures and backgrounds.
- Fluency in English and Portuguese (written and spoken); any additional language skills (in particular Spanish and French) are an asset.
Requirements
- Right to work in Brazil
- Ability to re-locate to Rio de Janeiro.