Senior Manager, Venue Transportation
$105k - $140k USD
LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.
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 diverse 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, Venue Transportation:
The Senior Manager, Venue Transportation (Cluster Manager) leads end‑to‑end mobility and transport planning and operations for a defined cluster of LA28 competition and non‑competition venues. Reporting to the Director, Venue Transportation, this role serves as the primary transport point of contact for internal Functional Areas (e.g., Security, Venue Management, Venue Infrastructure, Logistics, Sport, Hospitality, Communications, and Workforce) and external partners (public transit operators, host cities, venue authorities, transportation agencies, and law enforcement). The Cluster Manager designs and approves venue transport plans, integrates security and transportation, and ensures LA28’s operational needs are delivered consistently across assigned venues.
Key Responsibilities:
Cluster-Level Strategy & Leadership
- Lead transportation planning and operations for a cluster of competition and non‑competition venues in alignment with the Games Route Network (GRN) and regional mobility strategy.
- Serve as LA28’s senior transportation representative for assigned venues, resolving operational conflicts and driving milestone delivery.
- Recruit, coach, and oversee Venue Transport Managers (VTMs) who develop and execute venue‑level plans and Games‑time operations.
Venue Transport Plan Development
- Direct and approve Venue Transport Operations Plans (VTOPs) for all venues in the cluster, ensuring feasibility, safety, and compliance with Games‑wide policies.
- Define and validate layouts for vehicle load zones, parking areas, and staging areas; set operating procedures for arrivals, screening, turnaround, and egress.
- Oversee temporary traffic management, curb management, and parking restrictions around venues, in coordination with cities and agencies.
- Lead development of wayfinding and traffic signage plans for public, workforce, media, broadcast, and Games Family clients.
- Confirm infrastructure, technology, and FF&E requirements (e.g., barriers, cones, signage, communications, and IT).
Stakeholder & Partner Management
- Act as the senior transportation liaison to internal Functional Areas and venue leadership.
- Lead engagement with city and venue authorities, public transit, state and county transportation departments, and law enforcement.
- Negotiate key decisions—load‑zone locations, shuttle routings, parking footprints, screening points, and traffic control measures—to meet LA28 operational needs.
Security Integration
- Integrate transportation plans with perimeter and venue security designs, balancing secure perimeters and transport flows.
- Oversee the design and implementation of vehicle access and permitting schemes in partnership with Security and Law Enforcement.
Operational Readiness & Testing
- Supervise readiness across venues—tabletops, field tests, load‑zone trials, and integrated operations exercises.
- Ensure accessible transport provisions, including services for mobility‑impaired spectators and workforce, are planned and tested.
Games‑Time Operations Oversight
- Monitor cluster‑level performance to deliver safe, reliable, and timely services for athletes, officials, workforce, media, sponsors, spectators, and logistics operators.
- Coordinate rapid incident response and decision‑making with partners and escalate issues to leadership as needed.
People Management & Workforce Planning
- Lead staffing plans for the cluster; hire and manage VTMs and support them in building venue teams (paid, contractor, volunteer).
Background & Requirements:
Technical Background
- 7+ years of relevant experience in planning, design, operations, or major event transport.
- Expertise in multimodal transportation planning and operations, with experience delivering complex, multi‑stakeholder systems.
- Experience in major events, public agencies, or special event traffic management operations.Leadership & Stakeholder Skills
- Proven relationship building and negotiation skills across public agencies, cities, and venue operators.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable representing LA28 and presenting to varied audiences.
Management Skills
- Strong project management; ability to sequence and deliver across multiple venues simultaneously.
- Experience leading teams in high‑pressure operational environments during major sporting or cultural events.
Expectations:
- The ideal candidate has a unique blend of technical expertise, project management experience, stakeholder management abilities, and problem-solving skills. This individual is friendly, focused, collaborative, motivated, results-oriented, and committed to looking for new and better ways of delivering a sustainable mega-event. This individual is data driven and finds value in working in a cross functional and matrixed environment.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in transportation engineering, urban planning, or related field; or equivalent experience.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- The position is based in Los Angeles and requires in-person attendance. The LA28 office is an open floor plan working environment. Employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment.
- Occasional field activities will require walking and/or climbing stairs
- Some tasks may require participating in early morning meetings (e.g., 7:00am or earlier) and/or late afternoon meetings (e.g., 6:00pm or later). Occasionally this role will join other leaders in evening dinners and/or receptions.
The annual base salary range for this position is $105,000.00 - $140,000.00. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28’s operational business needs and applicable law.
LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.
LA28 is committed to fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. LA28 will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and all applicable laws. We strive to build a team that is inclusive and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.