Senior Manager, Regional Venue Logistics

LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are on a singular mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that this city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and our community.   The 2028 Games mark the return of the Summer Games to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years and Los Angeles’ third time hosting an Olympic Games and first time welcoming the Paralympic Games. This presents the unique and exciting opportunity to celebrate our legacy with the Games and push the Olympic and Paralympic Movements forward, writing a new chapter of Games history in Los Angeles.   Putting on an Olympic and Paralympic Games is a team sport. To build a Games unlike any the world has seen before, we need the best team in place–a team full of perspectives, experiences and expertise. We are guided by the following set of values and behaviors–optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co-creation and boldness–and look forward to hearing about how your past experiences align with them.  Senior Manager, Regional Venue Logistics   The Logistics department is responsible for effectively and efficiently providing materials management and logistics support to all LA28 functional areas.  The Senior Manager, Regional Venue Logistics oversees the full lifecycle of logistics planning and operations for a region of Olympic and Paralympic venues.  This includes detailed planning, staff recruiting and training, and implementation of plans at Games-time.  The Senior Manager, Regional Venue Logistics will ensure the seamless, secure, and sustainable movement, storage, distribution and recovery of goods across the assigned region in alignment with Games-time requirements and sustainability goals.    Reporting to the Head of Venue Logistics, the ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a high level of customer service excellence.  Key    Responsibilities   Personnel Supervision   Provide day-to-day leadership, direction, and support to venues across a designated region of competition and non-competition venues  Assist with the development and delivery of training programs, ensuring personnel are equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge, and safety awareness  Monitor staff performance and productivity, offering coaching, feedback, and development opportunities to maintain high service standards across designated logistics teams  Support and foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance team culture that reflects LA28’s values and commitment to excellence  Venue / Village Planning   Assist Head of Venue Logistics with managing the overall Venue / Village Logistics budget, ensuring cost-effective and resource-optimized operations across venues  Verify resource requirements including staffing, equipment types, and quantities  In coordination with Material Planning, oversee the functional allocation of Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FFE) across each region to ensure optimal utilization and alignment with operational needs  Collaborate with each designated venue Event Management and Venue Infrastructure (Overlay) teams to determine the physical footprint and space requirements for logistics operations at each venue and village  Contribute to the drafting, refining, publishing, and distribution of the  Delivering to Venues Guide    Verify with Fuel Team the placement of fuel dispensing units and develop systems for physically tracking on-venue / on-village fuel usage from internal functions and delivery partners, ensuring accountability and cost control  Coordinate with LA28 functions and suppliers to develop and maintain an integrated supply chain that supports efficient logistics operations  Continue the planning framework for scheduling the delivery and removal of materials across a designated region, ensuring seamless operations with minimal disruption and maximum efficiency  Develop initial logistics operating plans for designated region, including the creation of departmental policies, procedures, staff orientation, and training programs  Establish clear operating protocols with Security and third-party service providers to ensure coordinated efforts and secure operations across the region  Contribute to strategic planning initiatives minimizing waste and maximizing asset recovery through effective post-Games disposition strategies  Foster workplace safety initiatives within region, including the monitoring of on-venue training programs, adherence to benchmark standards, ongoing safety monitoring, and prompt resolution of any identified hazards or unsafe practices  Operations   Oversee the coordination of Venue Logistics Managers (VLMs) with the Material Planning and Warehousing & Distribution teams for the pre-bump-in exercises  Monitor Venue and Village activities across all sites using command center tools and dashboard to proactively address operational trends and disruptions  Lead incident response and resolution for logistics-related issues, providing timely updates to stakeholders and escalating as necessary  Support the execution of contingency plans and emergency procedures, ensuring logistics operations adapt quickly to changes  Participate in daily briefings, debriefings, and situation reports to communicate logistics status, risks, and recovery actions.  Background and Requirements   7 years of progressive logistics, supply chain, or venue operations leadership experience  Previous Venue Logistics management experience in a major event is strongly preferred – Olympic and Paralympic Games, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, FIFA World Cup, etc.    Proven management abilities overseeing workforce of 5+ direct reports and 50+ staff members  Excellent analytical skills: ability to make decisions both independently and within a team environment  Str