Senior FIFA Trophy Tour Manager

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Join the team and support us on our mission. /p h3THE POSITION /h3 pThese are your key tasks: /p ul liLead 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 /li liOwn 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 /li liBuild and maintain strong relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration and alignment across all project phases /li liCoordinate and manage multiple stakeholders across functions and geographies, driving seamless project delivery in a fast‑paced, international environment /li liForecast, manage, and track project budgets, ensuring cost efficiency while maintaining premium delivery standards /li liDesign and implement robust processes, policies, and ways of working to enhance the delivery of Trophy Tours and stakeholder collaboration /li liIdentify, assess, and proactively manage project risks, ensuring mitigation strategies are in place and effectively executed /li liLead procurement processes, including developing and evaluating RFPs, selecting suppliers, and managing vendor performance to ensure service excellence and budget compliance /li liTake on‑site leadership during Trophy Tours, making real‑time decisions, guiding teams, and sustaining high performance under pressure /li liDeliver comprehensive project reporting, including post‑event evaluations and detailed debriefs to capture learnings and drive continuous improvement /li liSupport the recruitment, onboarding, and management of freelance project staff, ensuring teams are well‑prepared and aligned with project objectives /li liPlan and execute all logistics for trophy appearances during FIFA tournaments, ensuring flawless delivery and an exceptional stakeholder experience /li /ul h3YOUR PROFILE /h3 pThe specific competencies we require for this position are: /p ul liProven ability to lead complex, multi‑country event projects from planning to delivery /li liSeveral years (8–10) of experience in large‑scale event management; Trophy Tour experience is a plus /li liStrong expertise in international event operations and logistics, ideally within global sports events /li liConfident decision‑maker who thrives under pressure and navigates challenges with resilience and sound judgment /li liHighly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously /li liStrong communicator and relationship builder, able to engage effectively across cultures and all levels /li liProactive, solutions‑oriented mindset with a drive to continuously improve and innovate /li liSolid understanding of project management, budgeting, and risk mitigation /li liFluent in English; additional languages are an advantage /li liWillingness to travel extensively and work in dynamic, international environments /li /ul h3PERKS BENEFITS /h3 pThe biggest benefit of a career at FIFA is the privilege to work for the beautiful game and create something that matters. /p ul libHealth and fitness: /b Regular football sessions for all abilities, plus on‑site gym. /li libHome office: /b Up to two days of home office per week if work permits and home office allowance for all. /li libLanguage courses: /b Offered to all staff to aid personal and professional growth. /li libContinuous learning: /b We care about your development and encourage internal mobility, offering a variety of training and education to help achieve it. /li libPension: /b Flexible pension benefits with generous employer contributions. /li libRelocation assistance: /b A dedicated team will be on hand to support your relocation. /li libSustainability: /b We support all employees using public transport. /li libVacation: /b Maintain a healthy work/life balance with a generous vacation allowance. /li libVolunteering: /b Make an impact beyond your regular role and bond with colleagues by volunteering with one of our partners. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr ph3Senior FIFA Trophy Tour Manager /h3 pbDepartment: /b Commercial Marketing /p pbEmployment Type: /b Permanent - Full Time /p pbLocation: /b Zurich /p h3Description /h3 pAs the organizer of some of the biggest and most iconic sport events in the world, we lead the way in the sport and event industry.