The Role
Lead planning, procurement, design, implementation and operations of CATV/IPTV, streaming and VOD services across venues for FIFA Women's World Cup 2027. Manage suppliers and distributed telecom teams, ensure standards, track budgets/timelines, and provide technical guidance and training.
Summary Generated by Built In
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.
THE POSITION
Reporting organizationally to the Senior Telecom Manager, the CATV/IPTV Manager will be a key member of the FWWC27 Technology team, and work in close collaboration with the Technology teams based in Brazil and Zurich and other key individuals responsible for delivering the CATV and IPTV solutions required for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage the CATV/IPTV service planning, delivery, and operations for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027. The service includes:
o CATV and IPTV systems in Stadia and IBCC
o Streaming to various platforms
o VOD services
o TVs in all FWWC27 Venues - Organize procurement of CATV/IPTV services, manage the selected supplier
- Review Legacy and Overlay CATV/IPTV design documentation and ensure it meets FIFA requirements.
- Actively participate in the scope and R&R definition, liaison with different stakeholders, including Host Broadcaster, Stadia, CATV/IPTV suppliers etc.
- Lead the CATV/IPTV infrastructure design, implementation and integration, ensuring it meets FIFA Standards and requirements
- Overseeing the effective and efficient usage of Legacy Network services.
- Ensure the Project scope, timelines and budget are respected by all the stakeholders. Track the progress of CATV/IPTV Infrastructure implementation, report status, issues and risks related to Infrastructure projects and operations, according to Technology governance and keep counterparts aligned
- Liaise with and / or support other projects in clarifying requirements, adhering to robust change management protocol. Deliver technical guidance, coaching & mentoring to team members, including preparation of good practice and educational material for personnel
YOUR PROFILE
Education
- University degree or similar higher education, in Information Technology, Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering or related field
Experience
- Strong experience in CATV/IPTV
- Experience in the Sports / major event industry
- Proven track record of successful delivery of complex CATV/IPTV Infrastructure Projects
- Experience in Management of distributed international team of telecom experts and professional
Skills & Competencies
- Manager with experience in similar projects
- Good knowledge of venue technology services across major sporting events
- Strong IT skills and relevant knowledge in CATV/IPTV/Streaming Services, including infrastructure design, implementation, integration and connectivity.
- Should have broad understanding of CATV/IPTV, Streaming and Broadcast Infrastructure and Information Technologies in Sport Events and sufficient experience in design, commissioning and operation of following protocols/technologies: H.264/H.265 encoding, Multicast, SRT, RTMP, DVB, fiber convertors, etc.
- Ability to always maintain a professional demeanour. Consistently interacts professionally and works productively with all levels of employee
- Excellent cross group collaboration skills and demonstrated ability to lead virtual teams across groups, conflict management and driving consensus to deliver on program milestones
- Good Leadership skills and able to manage and motivate other team members
- Highly adept at consulting, negotiating, communicating, consensus building and facilitation
- Excellent verbal and written communication, training, and presentation skills
- Ability to adapt speech to audience coming from a broad spectrum of disciplines and with various levels of technical knowledge
- Leadership and accountability across all areas of relevance
- Strong political acumen and adaptable to a wide range of working environments
Certifications & Requirements
- Proficiency in any other FIFA language (FR / ES / GER) is an asset
- Willing to travel within Brazil (up to 30%), with some trips with a long duration (15 days or more)
- Fluent in English (spoken and written)
- Fluent in Portuguese (spoken and written)
- Ability to re-locate to Rio de Janeiro.
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
- University degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering or related field
- Strong experience in CATV/IPTV
- Proven track record delivering complex CATV/IPTV infrastructure projects
- Experience in sports or major event industry
- Experience managing distributed international telecom teams
- Knowledge of venue technology services for major sporting events
- Strong IT skills and technical knowledge in CATV/IPTV/Streaming services, infrastructure design, implementation and integration
- Experience with H.264 and H.265 encoding, Multicast, SRT, RTMP, DVB and fiber converters
- Ability to manage suppliers, procurement and vendor relationships
- Leadership, team coaching, conflict management and cross-group collaboration skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication, training and presentation skills
- Fluent in English (spoken and written)
- Fluent in Portuguese (spoken and written)
- Proficiency in another FIFA language (French, Spanish or German)
- Willingness to travel within Brazil up to 30% (including some long-duration trips)
- Ability to relocate to Rio de Janeiro
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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.
