Manager, Operational Planning
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Location: Los Angeles, CA 90011
Description:
LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.
The Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games will be hosted in Los Angeles, California in 2028, returning to the United States for the first time in over 30 years. 2028 will be the first time LA hosts the Paralympic Games, creating an opportunity to expand awareness, understanding and inclusion of people with disabilities.
LA28, the organizers for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, is on a mission to create an unparalleled Games experience for athletes, fans, partners, our community and our people. Our vision is to collectively create what's next through sport, community and the power of our differences.
The 2028 Olympics and Paralympics will represent LA and leverage the strength of our community's creativity as we collectively work to design a Games that we all want to be a part of. We do this by focusing on people and by inviting everyone into the story of the LA28 Games.
The LA28 organizing committee is an independent, non-profit organization that is privately funded and governed by a board of directors.
Values and Behaviors:
Reporting to the Senior Director, Games Planning for LA28, the Manager, Operational Planning will be responsible for supporting integration of workstreams including, but not limited to stakeholder, service, and event operational planning. This person will need to be able to collaborate cross functionally, build and present presentations, consolidate data and information, while balancing timelines and deliverables. The ideal candidate is willing to jump into any task and serve as a versatile tool within the team.
Working out of our LA office, this candidate must have a collaborative mindset working in a complex, cross functional organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Education:
The annual base salary range for this position is $85,000.00 - $105,000.00. 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 operating 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. We strive to build a team that is diverse, inclusive and encourages qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We will consider all qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local law. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.
The Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games will be hosted in Los Angeles, California in 2028, returning to the United States for the first time in over 30 years. 2028 will be the first time LA hosts the Paralympic Games, creating an opportunity to expand awareness, understanding and inclusion of people with disabilities.
LA28, the organizers for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, is on a mission to create an unparalleled Games experience for athletes, fans, partners, our community and our people. Our vision is to collectively create what's next through sport, community and the power of our differences.
The 2028 Olympics and Paralympics will represent LA and leverage the strength of our community's creativity as we collectively work to design a Games that we all want to be a part of. We do this by focusing on people and by inviting everyone into the story of the LA28 Games.
The LA28 organizing committee is an independent, non-profit organization that is privately funded and governed by a board of directors.
Values and Behaviors:
- Optimism - Embody a positive, enthusiastic, and solution-oriented attitude in everything we do; challenge the status quo, inspire and support one another to achieve our best; have our eyes on the future and believe we can make a meaningful impact
- Integrity - We communicate openly and honestly, listen, and respectfully value multiple perspectives; we do what we say and are accountable for everything we do; we do the right thing, always. Even when it isn't easy
- Excellence - We hold ourselves to the highest standard and expectations; we live our values and truths and persevere through challenges; we are continuous learners and adapt and pivot with speed to meet changing needs
- Inclusion - We seek to represent, include, empower and level the playing field; our work reflects the communities we serve and the world in which we live; we leverage our platforms to bring awareness to issues relevant to who we are
- Co-Creation - We are authors of a shared story. Everyone contributes their unique voice to our shared mission; we share pride in our accomplishments and ownership of our shortcomings
- Boldness - We embrace creativity, courage and outside-the-box thinking; we are unafraid to take risks, explore unconventional solutions, and learn from the process; we are innovators, disruptors, and challengers of the status quo
Reporting to the Senior Director, Games Planning for LA28, the Manager, Operational Planning will be responsible for supporting integration of workstreams including, but not limited to stakeholder, service, and event operational planning. This person will need to be able to collaborate cross functionally, build and present presentations, consolidate data and information, while balancing timelines and deliverables. The ideal candidate is willing to jump into any task and serve as a versatile tool within the team.
Working out of our LA office, this candidate must have a collaborative mindset working in a complex, cross functional organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build relationships with internal partners and other key stakeholders and vendors
- Support development of overall approach and detailed calendar for operational planning across stakeholders, services and event operations
- Track status of various operational planning deliverables
- Research and develop insights to inform business decisions
- Provide project management support and resources to resolve complex cross-functional or cross-program projects and issues
- Execute tasks within fast-paced dynamic environment with various workstreams happening simultaneously
- Assist in the creation and implementation of detailed plans to execute operational goals within organization's timelines
- Manage schedules and organize internal and external meetings to ensure working groups are moving forward
- Manage Stakeholder Service Catalog to support service level analysis and budget management
- Minimum 5+ years in operational planning, project management or a relevant consulting role
- Experience in large scale events
- Experience executing on a larger organizational mission/vision/strategy
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to anticipate challenges and develop proactive solutions
- Generalist knowledge and mindset
- Strong PowerPoint deckbuilding and design skills (comfortable working from the blank slide being the original author of presentations, strategies, and operational plans)
- Develop & articulate and thoughtful, operational, budget-minded, and actionable content
- Proficiency in project management tools (SmartSheet experience preferred)
- Experience working in a fast-paced, highly fluid environment
- Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree Required
- A passion and understanding of the Olympic & Paralympic Movements and its values
- A can-do attitude, willing to jump into any task, big or small
- An innovative and optimistic viewpoint thinking ahead to future years of the Olympic and Paralympic Movements
- Understanding of event planning in collaboration with multiple internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to work effectively and independently with experience in defining tasks, seeking feedback, and advancing the work forward with pace
- Willingness to pivot on direction and task based on organizational priorities
- Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Ability to work on-site in an office environment, based in Los Angeles, CA
- The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment
- Resume
The annual base salary range for this position is $85,000.00 - $105,000.00. 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 operating 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. We strive to build a team that is diverse, inclusive and encourages qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We will consider all qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local law. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.