Senior Manager, Delivery Project Management

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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 diverse 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.

Senior Manager, Delivery Project Management

The LA28 Technology team is responsible for both IT for the organization and technology equipment and services to enable the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.  Within the Technology team, the Service Delivery organization (SVD) is responsible for delivering the underlying hardware, software and services to support corporate operations and G ames delivery. This role brings structure to our project and program management, operational readiness and testing, technology workforce planning, budget management, and technology procurement processes.

T he Senior Manager, Delivery Project Management  will report to the Head of Technology Service Delivery and serve a key role in managing a large volume of projects, processes, and initiatives across the team.    As the Senior Manager, Delivery Project Management , this role will need an ability to implement processes and structure in a fast-paced environment, an exceptional ability to foster relationships, and the project management foundation to meet our delivery needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Implement project management best practices across the technology   f unctional area

Manage complex technology projects involving internal and external stakeholders in a time-sensitive environment

Establish project plans and standard project management delivery mechanisms in support of various technology functions (e.g., applications, cybersecurity, telecommunications)

Lead special projects and key initiatives to ensure effective G ames planning and technology delivery for the 2028 summer G ames

Track, coordinate, plan, and report on technical work across multiple teams and departments

Standardize processes, project documentation, knowledge management, and collaboration practices

Maintain project documentation, project resources, and templates within SharePoint

Collaborate with other functional areas  (e.g., Sport, Broadcast) to align cross-functional schedules and timing of project delivery

Coordinate with the Strategic PMO team on organization-wide project management principles, best practices, and centers of excellence

Contribute to the development of change management practices and implementation of change management across the department

Background Requirements:

Minimum 7 + years of related work experience in technology or sports-related project management

Demonstrated track record of successfully managing complex and time-sensitive projects

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically to resolve issues efficiently

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely

Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide team members to achieve common goals

Ability to manage multiple large-scale tasks and priorities simultaneously

Extremely detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills

Experience working within a complex, cross-functional organization

Fluent working with Microsoft Office suite of products

Experience with Smartsheet a plus

Ability to design and implement processes including manage change effectively

Expectations:

The A committed team player with problem-solving skills, comfortable working both in the details and at a higher strategic level

Confident self-starter – Takes initiative, gathers inputs from key stakeholders, takes action, and resolves challenges proactively

Ability to work effectively and independently with experience in defining tasks, seeking feedback, and advancing work forward with pace

Ability to navigate and manage ambiguity while striving for excellence

Relationship building and negotiating skills – ability to build relationships with external suppliers to…