Role Overview
**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.
- Lead the planning and delivery of FIFA Women’s World Cup™, FIFA Club World Cup™ and FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tours, ensuring world-class execution across all markets
- Own the end-to-end operational delivery of Trophy Tours, including route development, travel logistics (flights, accommodation, visas), and activation planning—ensuring every touchpoint reflects FIFA’s global standards of excellence
- Build and maintain strong relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration and alignment across all project phases
- Coordinate and manage multiple stakeholders across functions and geographies, driving seamless project delivery in a fast-paced, international environment
- Forecast, manage, and track project budgets, ensuring cost efficiency while maintaining premium delivery standards
- Design and implement robust processes, policies, and ways of working to enhance the delivery of Trophy Tours and stakeholder collaboration
- Identify, assess, and proactively manage project risks, ensuring mitigation strategies are in place and effectively executed
- Lead procurement processes, including developing and evaluating RFPs, selecting suppliers, and managing vendor performance to ensure service excellence and budget compliance
- Take on-site leadership during Trophy Tours, making real-time decisions, guiding teams, and sustaining high performance under pressure
- Deliver comprehensive project reporting, including post-event evaluations and detailed debriefs to capture learnings and drive continuous improvement
- Support the recruitment, onboarding, and management of freelance project staff, ensuring teams are well-prepared and aligned with project objectives
- Plan and execute all logistics for trophy appearances during FIFA tournaments, ensuring flawless delivery and an exceptional stakeholder experience
Requirements
**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:
- Proven ability to lead complex, multi-country event projects from planning to delivery
- Several years (8–10) of experience in large-scale event management; Trophy Tour experience is a plus
- Strong expertise in international event operations and logistics, ideally within global sports events
- Confident decision-maker who thrives under pressure and navigates challenges with resilience and sound judgment
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously
- Strong communicator and relationship builder, able to engage effectively across cultures and all levels
- Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a drive to continuously improve and innovate
- Solid understanding of project management, budgeting, and risk mitigation
- Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage
- Willingness to travel extensively and work in dynamic, international environments
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:
- 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.