Senior FIFA Trophy Tour Manager

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. These are your key tasks: 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 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 The biggest benefit of a career at FIFA is the privilege to work for the beautiful game and create something that matters.

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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.

with generous employer contributions. Relocation assistance: A dedicated team will be on hand to support your relocation.