The Role and What You’ll Do:

The Lead Project Manager will be responsible for managing the project cadence and Functional Area integration of a complex, large-scale hospitality provider program for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games (LA28 Games). You will be required to engage and work with over 20 functional areas across On Location, which will plan, market, sell, and deliver the LA28 Games Hospitality program, collaborating with On Location Leaders, internal and external stakeholders (LA28 organizing committee). You should be able to demonstrate strong executive presence and leadership skills needed to manage expectations internally and externally.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Provide Executive Leadership: As a member of the MD’s staff, lead the integration and cadence management of planning activities for Functional Areas by developing and executing an integration plan, which supports delivery of the program on-time and within budget.

• Stand-up and Lead a PMO: Build out the PMO, implement common tools and structure to ensure leaders and teams are aligned and meeting deliverables, including reporting progress & escalating risks.

• Project Planning: Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation, to ensure the successful execution of the hospitality program.

• Cross-business Collaboration: Accelerate alignment across teams, integrating different functions, defining, and driving better processes, and coaching and aligning teams and leaders to achieve their desired efficiency.

• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and partners, to facilitate effective communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.

• Budget and Cost Management: Working closely with Finance, monitor project budgets, track expenses, and identify cost-saving opportunities to ensure the program remains within budgetary constraints.

• Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring the successful delivery of the program despite unforeseen challenges.

• Change Management: Proactively manage changes to project scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring appropriate approvals are obtained and stakeholders are adequately informed.

• Continuous Improvement: Advance the Project Management Function. Drive process improvements and best practices to enhance project efficiency, effectiveness, and overall outcomes. Build a center of excellence consisting of a dynamic team of detail-oriented collaborators and solution providers.

• Compliance and Regulatory Requirements: Ensure all project activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, particularly those related to health, safety, and environmental sustainability.

You Have These

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field;

• PMP certified, managed large, complex programs, has stood-up and led a complex PMO

• Hospitality, Olympics or FIFA, sports, entertainment experience

• Minimum 10 years experience leading PMO’s

• Proven experience managing large-scale hospitality projects or programs, preferably within the hotel, resort, or tourism industry. Experience with Olympic Games and/or other large multi-day, multi-sport global events will be given high consideration and seen as a significant benefit.

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross- functional teams to achieve project objectives.

• Proven leadership within a matrix organization involving management of people, process and resources, which are being allocated across simultaneous projects all having immovable deadlines and high levels of importance and visibility.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.

• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.