Games Operations Senior Manager (F/M/X)

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support planning and delivery of assigned FAs by acting as a key liaison between the IPC and relevant representatives of the OCOG and the IOC.
• Establish objectives and prepare for, deliver, participate in, and follow-up on meetings with OCOGs and their delivery partners.
• Manage and maintain oversight of status of planning for assigned FAs, while continuously monitoring for and anticipating opportunities, risks, and issues.
• Collaborate with IPC Games Management Team to identify and resolve cross-functional issues during planning and delivery.
• Collaborate with FA counterparts at the IOC in the development of generic documents (Games Guides, policies and procedures, milestones) as well as the development of planning for specific editions.
• Contribute to a holistic view of the project and priorities, propose solutions to current problems and forecast future challenges, participate in decision- making, and escalate issues to the appropriate levels as necessary.
• Collaborate with Organising Committees and IPC Information, Knowledge & Learning to define learning needs and develop bespoke solutions targeted to the requirements of each Games edition, including transfer of knowledge programmes and data gathering and analysis projects.

CORE REQUIREMENTS

• At least 5-7 years of relevant experience in the planning and delivery of the Olympic and Paralympic Games or another mega event.
• Ability to respectfully collaborate with and motivate others in an international, multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to adapt and maintain a positive, solution-oriented attitude to adjusting plans and processes in complex and evolving situations.
• Proven ability to take initiative when problems arise, propose solutions, support decision-making processes, and successfully navigate change.
• Ability to present complex information to varied audiences, both verbally and written, in an inclusive and understandable way.
• Excellent verbal and written command of the English language.
• Flexibility in working hours and ability to travel regularly.

DESIRED REQUIREMENTS

• Experience working with persons with a disability considered an asset.
• Proficiency in other languages such as French considered an asset.

We offer

The IPC is an equal opportunity employer, and we especially encourage individuals with a disability and members of minority groups to apply; we support the relocation process and provide transitional accessible accommodation.

The Games Operations Senior Manager (f/m/x) is placed at Level A9 according to our internal compensation structure. The role is accountable to the Executive Director Paralympic Games and will be responsible for leading the coordination and collaboration of operational planning for assigned functional areas (FAs) on behalf of the IPC with Organising Committees for the Olympic and Paralympic Games (OCOGs), the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and other delivery partners. The current portfolio of the role is Transport (TRA), City Operations (CTY), and Event Services (EVS).