LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are on a singular mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that this city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and our community.   

The 2028 Games mark the return of the Summer Games to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years and Los Angeles’ third time hosting an Olympic Games and first time welcoming the Paralympic Games. This presents the unique and exciting opportunity to celebrate our legacy with the Games and push the Olympic and Paralympic Movements forward, writing a new chapter of Games history in Los Angeles.   

Putting on an Olympic and Paralympic Games is a team sport. To build a Games unlike any the world has seen before, we need the best team in place–a team full of perspectives, experiences and expertise. We are guided by the following set of values and behaviors–optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co-creation and boldness–and look forward to hearing about how your past experiences align with them.  

• Manage the delivery development strategy and process for all competition and non-competition venues across the Olympic and Paralympic Games plans   
• Support the integration of internal stakeholders with external delivery partners, including architecture, engineering and overlay resources to ensure a coordinated process   

• Establish close working relationships with subcontractor teams as well as key functional areas to ensure the venue delivery process aligns with cross-functional planning timelines and objectives   
• Closely align with the Infrastructure Program Management, Engineering and Venue Development Sub-functions to ensure coordinated planning for all venue design and delivery milestones and deliverables    

• Hire, train, motivate, and evaluate staff as the team grows  
• Directly supervise multiple sub-functions including design and overlay teams   
• Develop and adhere to departmental budget with clear steps to implement, monitor, and appropriately measure deliverables  

• Minimum 8-years of relevant industry experience, preferably with 5 years of leadership experience in the sport or live event industry  
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Facilities Management, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred, but not required. 
• Experience with construction, architecture and/or engineering programs  
• Experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders and proven success at building excellent working relationships  
• Experience working with senior executives across multiple functional areas   
• Excellent leadership skills with track record of people development and revenue achievement  
• Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making 
• Experience in centering accessibility and universal design in venue development processes, with an emphasis on the needs of athletes, employees, and attendees with disabilities  
• Extremely detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills  
• Strong communication, team building, and interpersonal skills  
• Well-developed problem-solving skills and ability to work independently to resolve issues  
• Fluent working with Office suite products including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint  
• Self-starter with experience in defining tasks, seeking feedback, and evolving work where applicable  
• A collaborative mindset; someone who prioritizes the team and fosters a culture of high performance without ego  
• An innovative viewpoint, challenging the status quo and thinking ahead to future years of the Movement   
• Ability to implement and manage change effectively  

• Ability to travel frequently within the Los Angeles Region to visit venue locations 
• Available to work onsite in our Downtown Los Angeles-based office.   
• The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment.    
• The LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment.    
• Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods.  
• Ability to travel frequently within the Los Angeles Region to visit venue locations 
• Perform other duties as required; the role will evolve over time and may include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

• Confident self-starter – Ability to make quick decisions, gathering input from key stakeholders and advancing the ball forward with pace   
• Collaborative and flexible approach – Ability to roll with the transitional nature of the organization as it grows and establishes itself over the next 3 years  
• Influencing skills – ability to distill information and drive understanding and buy in across multiple stakeholders and executives  
• Team player – ability to work with team members from different backgrounds with different objectives successfully 
• Passion for sport; passion for Los Angeles