The Role
Manage planning, integration and delivery of power infrastructure and containment systems across FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 venues. Ensure compliance with FIFA standards for power, temporary systems, backup, containment routing, HVAC, floodlighting and other technical services. Coordinate stakeholders, monitor progress and risks, oversee inspections, testing and commissioning, and support operational readiness, safety and broadcast requirements while protecting the tournament critical path.
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 to the Senior Manager, Technical Services & Infrastructure (TCS), the Power & Containment Cluster Manager is responsible for the planning, integration and delivery of power infrastructure and containment systems across all FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 venues.
The role ensures that all power, containment and key technical services (HVAC, water & waste, floodlighting, sound system, etc) are delivered in full compliance with FIFA standards, supporting operational readiness, safety and broadcast requirements, while managing dependencies with stadiums, host cities, suppliers and Functional Areas.
The position acts as a critical integration point between design, procurement, delivery and operations, ensuring alignment across all stakeholders and protecting the tournament’s critical path.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Define and validate technical requirements for power, containment and related services (HVAC, water & waste, floodlighting) in coordination with all Functional Areas.
- Ensure compliance of power infrastructure, including grid, temporary systems and backup solutions.
- Ensure effective containment design and routing for power, broadcast and technical services.
- Coordinate with stadiums, host cities, utilities and suppliers to ensure alignment, integration and delivery.
- Monitor and report progress, quality and compliance, identifying risks, dependencies and mitigation actions.
- Support on technical inspections, readiness reviews and audits, ensuring timely closure of findings.
- Oversee testing and commissioning, including load and stress testing of power systems.
- Act as the cluster technical interface across stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with FIFA standards, timelines, budget constraints and operational requirements.
YOUR PROFILE
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical or engineering field
Experience
- Experience in a technical services related field within Major Events/Sports Organization.
- Experience with Energy / MEP required (e.g. Temporary Power, Ventilation and Cooling, Cabling)
Skills & Competencies
- Strong technical knowledge in Energy / MEP required (e.g. Temporary Power, Ventilation and Cooling, Cabling, Entertainment).
- Proficient in MS Office and planning software and online collaboration tools
- Excellent organizational, coordination, and communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess and implement effective solutions.
Certifications & Requirements
- Right to work in Brazil
- Fluency in English and Portuguese; additional language(s) is an asset.
- Availability to travel as needed
- 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
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical or engineering field
- Minimum of 8 years work experience in technical services within Major Events/Sports Organizations
- Experience with Energy / MEP (Temporary Power, Ventilation and Cooling, Cabling)
- Strong technical knowledge in Energy / MEP and entertainment systems
- Proficiency in MS Office, planning software and online collaboration tools
- Right to work in Brazil
- Fluency in English and Portuguese
- Availability to travel as needed
- Ability to relocate to Rio de Janeiro
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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.
