Manager, Training Site Venue Transport, FIFA World Cup 2026 at FIFA World Cup 2026 - Canada, Mexico and the United States

Department: Tournament and Venue Operations

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Miami

Reporting To: Senior Venues, Sites, & Facilities Transport Manager

Description

At FIFA26, our vision is to unite the world through the greatest sporting event of all time. The FIFA World Cup 26 will mark the first time that the tournament will feature 48 teams and be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico and the USA. This new format will redefine excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement among fans and players across North America and all over the world. Now is your time to become a game changer and join the workforce that will plan and deliver this extraordinary and unforgettable experience.

THE POSITION

The Training Site Venue Transport Manager will play a pivotal role within the FIFA26 Transport team, collaborating closely with the FIFA26 Team Services team. This position is responsible for the conceptualization and operational planning of all transportation operations provided to FIFA constituents at Venue Specific Training Sites and Team Base Camp Training Sites. The successful candidate will also be tasked with building, training, and motivating a team of paid staff and contractors for the duration of the FIFA World Cup 2026 project. We are looking for a self-starter and multitasker who thrives under pressure and is committed to following through on tasks.

Key responsibilities and oversights of the Manager, Training Site Venue Transport for the FIFA World Cup 26 include:

• Responsible for cost effective and efficient training site operations
• Ensure cost-effective and efficient operations at training sites.
• Develop plans and budgets while managing all operational activities for Venue Specific Training Sites and Team Base Camp Training Sites.
• Create comprehensive Transport Plans for all FIFA constituents at Venue Specific Training Sites and Team Base Camp Training Sites.
• Conduct traffic analysis of operations and validate proposed plans through testing.
• Develop interim access plans for FIFA Club World Cup Training Sites.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders to secure necessary agreements and approvals.
• Collaborate with all FIFA26 Functional Areas and transport systems to align plans with overall transport proposals.
• Work in partnership with Host Cities to contribute to the development of Local Area Traffic Management Plans.
• Coordinate with Security to ensure transport plans are integrated with security measures at all Venue Specific Training Sites and Team Base Camp Training Sites.
• Prepare reports on key performance indicators to assess the success of transport operations.
• Conduct risk analyses and develop mitigation strategies.
• Create walkthroughs, testing, and readiness exercise plans.
• Support the delivery of transport services for all test events leading up to the FIFA World Cup 2026.
  
  

YOUR PROFILE

ACCOUNTABILITY: Demonstrate commitment to responsibilities and objectively analyze one’s behavior, while assuming consequences of one’s own actions and/or decisions and learning from one’s mistakes.

DECISION MAKING: Ability to identify and swiftly make decisions in critical situations, take initiative and calculated risks, explore alternative solutions, and respond promptly to unforeseen circumstances.

INCLUSIVITY: Achieve shared organizational objectives by sharing information with colleagues across all levels and divisions, tangibly influencing others, and maintaining a network of support contacts.

INITIATIVE: Capacity to break new ground, look for unconventional solutions, and produce fresh ideas.

INNOVATION: Capacity to break new ground, look for unconventional solutions, and produce fresh ideas.

LEADERSHIP: Ability to lead one’s contacts/colleagues/partners, encourage teamwork, and delegate authority / decision-making power, as needed, to produce the expected results and make efficient use of the team’s skills and talents.

VISION: Ability to perceive the organization's global environmental impact, anticipate decision consequences, grasp organizational missions, and formulate strategic plans.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Transport, Civil Engineering, Project Management, Event Management, Major Sport events or a combination of education and experience relating to position.
• Master’s Degree is an additional asset
  
  

Work Experience

• Minimum of 5 years Transport work experience: ideally within the football, sport, event or Three (3) years of experience as a Venue Transport Manager, or three (3) years equivalent management position.
• Experience in interviewing employees regarding accidents, complaints, grievances, and disciplinary actions.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from support staff, managers, and clients. Individual must be motivated, capable of working independently, with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Venue, sites and facilities operation experience within at least one mega project event, ideally more than one world class sport event (e.g. FIFA World Cup and / or Olympic Games, Regional Football Tournaments, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of transit operations involved in moving FIFA Constituents by vehicles, including city layout
• Intermediate knowledge of administration and management principles
  
  

Languages

• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Spanish and/or French proficiency is a plus
  
  

Technology

• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and planning software including Monday.com and online collaboration tools
  
  

About FWC2026

The FIFA World Cup 26 will mark the first time that the tournament features 48 teams and will be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

This new format redefines excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement from fans and players in North America and all over the world. Now is your time to be a game changer and join the workforce that is planning and delivering this unique and unforgettable experience.