The Role
Lead and deliver FIFA match operations and tournaments, oversee project delivery and on-site execution, develop volunteer programme, drive operations projects and tools, manage CPM sub-projects, and coordinate stakeholders while supporting senior management.
Summary Generated by Built In
As the organiser of some of the biggest and most iconic sport events in the world, we lead the way in the sport and event industry.
Join the team and support us on our mission.
Join the team and support us on our mission.
THE POSITION
These are your key tasks:
- Lead and deliver FIFA matches and tournaments in line with FIFA Match Operations Guidelines, IFAB Laws of the Game, and industry best practice
- Act as CPM project lead for match operations at FIFA tournaments, overseeing preparation, delivery, and on-site execution
- Establish and develop the Volunteer Programme for Competition Management
- Drive and contribute to key development projects (e.g. competition operations tools, processes, equipment and draw deliveries)
- Lead assigned CPM sub-projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to a high-quality standard
- Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders and support senior management on administrative and strategic matters
YOUR PROFILE
We work hard at FIFA.
We are dedicated, ambitious and innovative.
And we respect our values. Always.
For all roles, we seek talented people with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset.
The specific competencies we require for this position are:
We are dedicated, ambitious and innovative.
And we respect our values. Always.
For all roles, we seek talented people with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset.
The specific competencies we require for this position are:
- Bachelor’s degree in Sport Management, Business Administration, or a related field
- 4–6 years of solid experience in competition management, match operations, and event/project management (ideally football tournaments)
- Strong project leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, international environment
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills; confident decision-maker and proactive problem-solver
- Strong understanding of football regulations, competition frameworks, and the IFAB Laws of the Game
- Fluent in English; additional FIFA languages are an asset
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of project management tools is a plus
- Willingness to travel and take on on-site operational responsibilities
PERKS & BENEFITS
The biggest benefit of a career at FIFA is the privilege to work for the beautiful game and create something that matters.
Alongside that privilege, we also offer some extra perks and benefits:
Alongside that privilege, we also offer some extra perks and benefits:
- Health and fitness: Regular football sessions for all abilities, plus on-site gym.
- Home office: Up to two days of home office per week if work permits and home office allowance for all.
- Language courses: Offered to all staff to aid personal and professional growth.
- Continuous learning: We care about your development and encourage internal mobility, offering a variety of training and education to help achieve it.
- Pension: Flexible pension benefits with generous employer contributions.
- Relocation assistance: A dedicated team will be on hand to support your relocation.
- Sustainability: We support all employees using public transport.
- Vacation: Maintain a healthy work/life balance with a generous vacation allowance.
- Volunteering: Make an impact beyond your regular role and bond with colleagues by volunteering with one of our partners.
About
We are FIFA, the global governing body for football.Our vision is to make football truly global, diverse and inclusive, for the benefit of the entire world. The last FIFA World Cup in Qatar in 2022 attracted more than 5 billion viewers and the last FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand in 2023 was the greatest-ever FIFA Women's World Cup that inspired millions of girls and women around the globe. The opportunities for growth are exciting.We are a modern organisation with over 800 passionate employees who are Living Football every day. Our headquarters are based in Zurich, Switzerland, and we have offices in Miami, Paris and Rabat, plus eleven regional offices from New Zealand to India, South Africa, Panama and Paraguay.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Sport Management, Business Administration, or related field
- 4-6 years of experience in competition management, match operations, and event/project management (ideally football tournaments)
- Strong project leadership skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced international environment
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management; confident decision-making and proactive problem-solving
- Strong understanding of football regulations, competition frameworks, and IFAB Laws of the Game
- Fluent in English
- Additional FIFA languages
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of project management tools
- Willingness to travel and take on on-site operational responsibilities
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The Company
What We Do
FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) is the international governing body for association football, futsal, and beach soccer. It is responsible for organizing major international tournaments, such as the World Cup, and works to grow the game globally, promote inclusivity, and advocate for integrity and fair play. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, it oversees 211 national associations and invests in football development worldwide to ensure the sport remains accessible and beneficial to all.
