Transport Side Events Supervisor, FIFA World Cup 26 | Miami

Transport Side Events Supervisor, FIFA World Cup 26™ | Miami Department: Tournament Time Role | SP Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract Location: Miami Skills Framework ACCOUNTABILITY: Demonstrate commitment to responsibilities and objectively analyze one’s behavior, while assuming consequences of one’s own actions or decisions and learning from one’s mistakes. DECISION MAKING: Ability to identify and swiftly make decisions in critical situations, take initiative and calculated risks, explore alternative solutions, and respond promptly to unforeseen circumstances. INCLUSIVITY: Achieve shared organizational objectives by sharing information with colleagues across all levels and divisions, tangibly influencing others, and maintaining a network of support contacts. INITIATIVE: Capacity to do things on one’s own initiative and to influence the course of events, assume responsibilities, and achieve objectives with a minimum of supervision and control. INNOVATION: Capacity to break new ground, look for unconventional solutions, and produce fresh ideas. LEADERSHIP: Ability to lead one’s contacts or colleagues, encourage teamwork, and delegate authority or decision‑making power, as needed, to produce the expected results and make efficient use of the team’s skills and talents. VISION: Ability to perceive the organization’s global environmental impact, anticipate decision consequences, grasp organizational missions, and formulate strategic plans. Main Activities and Responsibilities Reporting organizationally to the Transport Side Events Manager, the Transport Side Events Supervisor will be a key member of the FIFA26 Event Transport team, and work in close collaboration with FIFA26 Events and Entertainment Team, Transport Team, Guest Operations Team, Operational Services Team and other key individuals responsible for delivering Transport Operations. Oversee transport execution at side event sites—manage load zones, parking, driver coordination, and shuttle staging to ensure smooth flow. Act as the transport primary point of contact on the ground side event in that city during tournament time, ensuring quick response and operational readiness. Develop and implement short‑notice transport plans for unplanned or special events, coordinating routes, staging areas, and vehicle allocations. Liaise with Security, Guest Operations, Venue Transport, Fleet, and City Transport Control Centres to align logistics and access needs. Communicate directly with event leads, VIP guest managers, and functional areas to confirm requirements and translate them into operational plans. Maintain clear event logs, route maps, and incident reports for each side event to support debriefs and continuous improvement. Coordinate with Fleet Operations and Dispatch to secure vehicles, drivers, and escorts for special events. Support access control measures and temporary road closures in collaboration with local authorities when required. Education & Qualifications 2 years’ work experience: ideally within the football, sport, or event industry. Proven experience managing rapid‑response operations or short‑turnaround projects. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders under tight timelines. Strong interpersonal skills, proactive communication, and confidence in decision‑making. Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from support staff, managers, and clients. Demonstrates the highest levels of integrity, professionalism, and commitment. Positive attitude, patience, and persistence in problem‑solving. Strong cultural awareness and the ability to work in an international environment. Client facing communication and guest services experience is a plus. Work Experience Fluent in English. Spanish and/or French proficiency is a plus. Languages Fluent in English. Spanish and/or French proficiency is a plus. Technology Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools. Equal Opportunities FIFA26 is a proud equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and prohibits discrimination of any kind on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr