Competition Manager

The FIFA Museum in Zürich seeks a Competition Manager to lead match operations for FIFA tournaments, ensuring high-quality delivery and volunteer program development.

This position serves as the central project lead for match operations within FIFA tournaments. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing the preparation, execution, and delivery of matches in strict adherence to established guidelines and best practices, while also driving key operational improvements.

Responsibilities

• Direct the planning and execution of FIFA matches and tournaments, ensuring compliance with Match Operations Guidelines, IFAB Laws of the Game, and industry standards.
• Serve as the primary project lead for Competition Management Project (CPM) match operations, managing on-site execution and preparation phases.
• Create, establish, and expand the Volunteer Programme specifically for Competition Management.
• Lead and contribute to strategic development projects, including the implementation of competition tools, process improvements, equipment updates, and draw logistics.
• Manage assigned CPM sub-projects to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and high-quality outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, providing administrative and strategic support to senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Sport Management, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline.
• Four to six years of professional experience in competition management, match operations, or event/project management, preferably within football tournaments.
• Proven project leadership capabilities with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, international setting.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, coupled with proactive problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of football regulations, competition frameworks, and the IFAB Laws of the Game.
• Fluent proficiency in English.
• Advanced skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel and assume on-site operational duties as required.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in additional FIFA languages is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with various project management tools is beneficial.

What the company offers

• Access to regular football sessions for all skill levels and an on-site gym.
• Hybrid work model allowing up to two days of home office per week, subject to operational needs, along with a home office allowance.
• Language courses provided to support personal and professional development.
• Internal mobility opportunities, including training and education programs to facilitate career growth.
• Flexible pension benefits with substantial employer contributions.
• Dedicated relocation support team to assist with moving to Zürich.
• Support for public transport usage for all employees.
• Generous vacation allowance.
• Opportunity to volunteer with FIFA partners.

About the company

The FIFA Museum is a modern organization with over 800 passionate employees dedicated to living football every day. The company values ambition, innovation, and respect for its core values, seeking individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset to help make football truly global, diverse, and inclusive.

• The organization is dedicated, ambitious, and innovative, with a strong emphasis on respecting core values.
• The company seeks talented individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global perspective.
• The vision is to make football global, diverse, and inclusive for the benefit of the entire world.
• The team consists of over 800 passionate employees who are committed to living football daily.