Venue Overlay Manager – 7 Host Cities (Brazil)
FIFA · Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro ·
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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.
Please submit your CV in English, as it will be reviewed by an international team.
Reporting organizationally to the Overlay Cluster Manager, the Overlay Manager will be a key member of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027 Technical Services team. The Overlay Manager plays a key role in the planning, coordination, and delivery of temporary infrastructure at an assigned venue. This position requires close collaboration with the Venue Design team, Functional Areas (FAs), stadium authorities, and various stakeholders to ensure that overlay solutions are functional, cost-effective, and fully aligned with operational needs and technical standards.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Venue Design team, Functional Areas, stadium authorities, and key stakeholders to define, optimize, and validate overlay solutions, ensuring technical requirements are accurately reflected in designs and BoQs.
- Monitor the execution of overlay contracts in collaboration with the Overlay Cluster Manager;
- Manage change control and budget tracking, ensuring scope, cost, and schedule alignment;
- Coordinate and oversee the flow of technical information, including drawings, requirements, and updates, for the assigned venue;
- Maintain alignment with stadium authorities by monitoring construction schedules, planned renovations, and infrastructure upgrades;
- Oversee overlay delivery from planning through construction, operations, and reinstatement, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely handover;
- Track progress, milestones, and deliverables, providing regular status updates and supporting the resolution of risks, issues, and dependencies;
- Support operational design development by consolidating raw data into compliant base drawings and ensuring consistent coding and naming conventions for effective tracking and change management.
- Monitor stadium readiness, including maintenance activities, infrastructure upgrades, and rehabilitation projects, identifying gaps, risks, and dependencies that may impact tournament delivery and supporting the implementation of mitigation measures.
- Coordination and interaction with the Service Provider FAs (TEC, EGN, LOG, SGN, and others).
- Responsible for the Handover, Handback and Damage reports.
Education
- Degree in architecture, engineering, urban planning or a related field.
Qualification
- Proven experience in the production and delivery of large-scale events;
- Strong technical knowledge in temporary infrastructure;
- Excellent organizational, coordination, and communication skills;
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess and implement effective solutions;
- Autodesk applications (AutoCAD, BIM 360, Autodesk Construction Cloud, etc.) ;
- Availability to travel if necessary.
Experience
- Strong experience in the production and delivery of large-scale events;
- Proven track record of managing complex and high-value projects across tier-one organizations.
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent teamwork and leadership skills
- Excellent written, verbal, and active listening communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Conflict resolution skills are a must.
- Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority.
- Proven ability to manage teams remotely.
- Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High sense of accountability, trustworthiness, and ethics.
- Customer and results oriented.
Certifications & Requirements
- Right to live and work in Brazil
- Willingness to travel nationally and work extended hours during tournament periods
- Fluent in Portuguese (spoken and written)
- Fluent in English (spoken and written)
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools.