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The Accreditation Operations Senior Manager plays a senior operational leadership role within the FIFA27 Accreditation team, overseeing the coordination and delivery of accreditation operations across the tournament footprint. He/She will be responsible for the end-to-end planning, coordination, and delivery of accreditation operations for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™, ensuring consistent, compliant, and high-quality service delivery across all tournament venues and official facilities.
Job Responsibility:
Manage the overall accreditation operations strategy across all tournament venues and facilities
Define and implement accreditation operational policies, procedures, workflows and service standards in alignment with FIFA requirements
Establish and maintain operational timelines, resourcing plans, and risk mitigation measures
Contribute to tournament readiness activities, including operational testing and scenario planning
Plan and oversee the delivery of fully equipped Accreditation Centres, including overlay, FF&E, technology, power, lighting, and connectivity
Supervise the setup, operation, and dismantling of accreditation centres and badge distribution points
Ensure venue teams are trained, resourced, and aligned with central accreditation policies and procedures
Coordinate the Accreditation volunteers planning, including shift structures and service levels
Supervise daytoday accreditation centre operations across all venues and facilities
Define requirements and manage procurement of accreditation consumables in line with FIFA27 Inc. standards and timelines
Oversee badge production, quality control, secure storage, logistics, and distribution
Implement robust stock controls, audit processes, and reporting mechanisms across all accreditation facilities
Lead and manage a team of Accreditation Operations Managers and Coordinators
Support and guide venue-based accreditation managers, temporary staff and volunteers
Provide training, coaching, and performance oversight to ensure consistent service delivery and operational excellence
Act as the final escalation point for complex operational issues related to badge issuance, access rights, or client service
Work closely with the Accreditation Systems, Client Group Managers and Coordinators, Security and Technology teams to resolve operational challenges efficiently
Ensure all accreditation operations comply with FIFA access control policies, data protection requirements, and security protocols
Support venue zoning implementation and access rights validation
Ensure accurate documentation, secure handling of materials, and operational compliance at all times
Track operational performance and provide regular operational updates to the FIFA27 Accreditation Senior Manager
Contribute to postevent reporting, lessons learned, and operational debriefs
Requirements:
University degree or equivalent higher education in Event Management, Operations, or related field
Minimum 5+ years of experience in accreditation and/or major event operations
Proven experience managing venue operations and large-scale logistics in complex event environments
Familiarity with accreditation systems and access control processes
Experience working in multi-lingual, high-pressure environments
Strong operational leadership and coordination skills
Excellent organisational and logistical planning skills
High attention to detail and operational discipline
Strong stakeholder management and cross‑functional coordination skills
Ability to operate calmly and decisively in time‑critical situations
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Project) and planning tools
Fluency in English and Portuguese (spoken and written)
Eligibility to work in Brazil
Willingness to relocate to Rio de Janeiro for the duration of the contract
Flexibility to work extended hours during critical operational phases
Nice to have:
Experience with FIFA or major international sporting events or with accreditation Systems is a plus
Knowledge of 3D modelling or planning tools is a plus