Senior Manager of Victory Ceremonies
LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.
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 of Victory Ceremonies
The Senior Manager of Victory Ceremonies will play a critical role within the LA28 Sport team, leading on the strategic planning, management, and delivery of all Victory Ceremonies across the Games. This role will report to the Head of Sport Presentation and work across Sport, including Competition Management, to ensure all ceremonies are delivered successfully, on schedule, and in full compliance with the protocols of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and International Paralympic Committee (IPC).
This role will be expected to collaborate within the Sport department as well as other LA28 functions (i.e. Venues and Infrastructure, Venue Management, Brand, Identity, and Look, Protocol, Accreditation, etc.), and across the organization (including but not limited to People Management, Marketing, Commercial, Technology, and Finance).
Key Responsibilities:
Victory Ceremonies Planning, Program Management, and Function Reporting
Oversee pre-production planning in office and at venues
Serve as the primary liaison with IOC and IPC representatives
Coordinate with People Management and Workforce to recruit, manage, and train Victory Ceremonies managers, producers, and cast
Develop and implement training programs to ensure consistent ceremony presentation across all venues
Manage the Victory Ceremonies budget and write tenders
Oversee creative elements such as medals and lanyards, podiums, trays, costumes, gifts, and music
Ensure the development of policies, procedures, and operational documentation for ceremony delivery and coordinate delivery schedules
Work with relevant FAs to coordinate the flag program for Victory Ceremonies
Act as the stakeholder representative for victory ceremonies, ensuring that the unique needs of the ceremonies are addressed in all deliverables across Brand, Identity, and Look, Protocol, Marketing, and Consumer Products
Provide Games-wide oversight of Victory Ceremonies operations, supporting venue teams and ensuring seamless ceremony delivery
Manage communication processes for resolving operational issues, oversees the VC roaming support team, and serves as the primary liaison with IOC and IPC representatives
Sport Planning, Program Management, and Function Reporting
Act as a point of entry in Sport for other LA28 Functions to request sport information on related workstreams for planning purposes
Coordinate with Sport Competition on the collection and validation of centralized requests for planning information from other Functions
Validate and update key sport information within the LA28 Data Warehouse and other source of truth documents
Author Sport updates, presentations and reports on relevant topics to be used internally and externally to communicate progress and issues within the Sport department
Support the development of budgets and projects plans with well researched and validated information
Background & Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Minimum 7+ years of leadership experience in major international multi-sport events, or 3-4 years of experience specifically with the Olympic and Paralympic Games
Background in live television, sports, theatre, festivals, or large-scale live productions
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Experience working cross-functionally on project delivery
Extremely detail-oriented with excellent organizational 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
Required proven ability of building good interpersonal relationships with people across the organization, while balancing assertiveness with diplomacy
Ability to implement and manage change effectively
Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision making
Expectations:
Ideal candidate will have knowledge of the Olympic and Paralympic Games as well as a background in sport
Strong communication, team building, and interpersonal skills
A collaborative mindset; someone who prioritizes the team and fosters a culture of high performance without ego
An innovative viewpoint, willing to challenge the status quo and thinking ahead to the future possibilities within the Movement
Ability to work effectively in a close team environment
Additional language proficiency is an asset
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
The position is in Los Angeles with in-person attendance required
The LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment, employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment
Occasional travel to venues, community organizations and/or industry events to support workforce development initiatives
Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods
Perform other duties as required; the role will evolve over time and may include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games
The annual base salary range for this position is $105,000.00 - $140,000.00. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28’s operational business needs and applicable law.
LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.
LA28 is committed to fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. LA28 will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and all applicable laws. We strive to build a team that is inclusive and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.