Overlay Cluster Manager

FIFA has established a Local FIFA Subsidiary in Brazil to work together with FIFA Zurich to deliver the biggest women’s sporting event in the world, the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ (“FWWC2027”) that for the first time ever, is hosted in South America in Brazil. Now is your time to be part of the workforce that is creating this unique and unforgettable experience.

Please submit your CV in English, as it will be reviewed by an international team.

The Overlay Cluster Manager plays a key role in the planning, coordination, and delivery of temporary infrastructure across a group of assigned venues. This position requires close collaboration with the Venue Design team, Functional Areas (FAs), stadium authorities, and various stakeholders to ensure that overlay solutions are functional, cost-effective, and fully aligned with operational needs and technical standards.

Role to transition into onsite Overlay Venue Manager during final Event.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with the Venue Design team, Functional Areas, stadium authorities, and key stakeholders to define, optimize, and validate overlay solutions, ensuring technical requirements are accurately reflected in designs and BoQs.
• Contribute to procurement and tendering processes by preparing technical inputs for RFPs, supporting technical evaluations, and managing overlay contractors and suppliers across assigned venues.
• Manage change control and budget tracking for venues within the cluster, ensuring scope, cost, and schedule alignment.
• Coordinate and oversee the flow of technical information, including drawings, requirements, and updates, across all venues in the cluster.
• Maintain alignment with stadium authorities by monitoring construction schedules, planned renovations, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Oversee overlay delivery from planning through construction, operations, and reinstatement, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely handover.
• Track progress, milestones, and deliverables, providing regular status updates and supporting the resolution of risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Support operational design development by consolidating raw data into compliant base drawings and ensuring consistent coding and naming conventions for effective tracking and change management.

• Degree in architecture, engineering, urban planning or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years or more in infrastructural projects or Overlay/Technical Service roles in Major Events for a Sporting Organization
• Strong technical knowledge in temporary infrastructure.
• Excellent organizational, coordination, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess and implement effective solutions.
• Autodesk applications (AutoCAD, BIM 360, Autodesk Construction Cloud, etc.)
• Proficient in MS Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project)
• Right to work in Brazil
• Fluency in English and Portuguese; additional language(s) is an asset.
• Availability to travel as needed
• Ability to re-locate to Rio de Janeiro.