Senior Director, Project Management

The Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games will be hosted in Los Angeles, California in 2028, returning to the United States for the first time in over 30 years. 2028 will be the first time LA hosts the Paralympic Games, creating an opportunity to expand awareness, understanding and inclusion of people with disabilities.

LA28, the organizers for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, is on a mission to create an unparalleled Games experience for athletes, fans, partners, our community and our people. Our vision is to collectively create what’s next through sport, community and the power of our differences.

The LA28 Games will represent LA and leverage the strength of our community’s diversity and uniqueness and creativity as we collectively work to design a Games that we all want to be a part of. We do this by focusing on people and by inviting everyone into the story of the LA28 Games.

The LA28 organizing committee is an independent, non-profit organization that is privately funded and governed by a board of directors. 

Our Vision is to collectively create what’s next by harnessing sport, community and the power of our differences. Our Mission is to create an unparalleled Olympic and Paralympic experience for athletes, fans, partners, our community and our people.

Values and Behaviors:

• Optimism – Embody a positive, enthusiastic, and solution-oriented attitude in everything we do; challenge the status quo, inspire and support one another to achieve our best; have our eyes on the future and believe we can make a meaningful impact
• Integrity – We communicate openly and honestly, listen, and respectfully value multiple perspectives; we do what we say and are accountable for everything we do; we do the right thing, always. Even when it isn’t easy
• Excellence – We hold ourselves to the highest standard and expectations; we live our values and truths and persevere through challenges; we are continuous learners and adapt and pivot with speed to meet changing needs
• Inclusion – We seek to represent, include, empower and level the playing field; our work reflects the communities we serve and the world in which we live; we leverage our platforms to bring awareness to issues relevant to who we are
• Co-Creation – We are authors of a shared story. Everyone contributes their unique voice to our shared mission; we share pride in our accomplishments and ownership of our shortcomings
• Boldness – We embrace creativity, courage and outside-the-box thinking; we are unafraid to take risks, explore unconventional solutions, and learn from the process; we are innovators, disruptors, and challengers of the status quo

Senior Director, Project Management:

The Senior Director, Project Management is responsible for overseeing the Project Management Group within the Planning and Programs Team, ensuring integrated planning and detailed understanding of the status of projects and programs across the organizing committee and delivery partners.  

Working in partnership with Finance and People Management, this individual will drive governance, planning, and risk management for LA28, playing a pivotal role in delivering the Games on time and within budget.  

Reporting to the Chief of Planning and Programs, the Senior Director will provide strong oversight, analysis and critical thinking, while building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external teams. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in large-scale, complex program management, stakeholder engagement, and high-impact decision-making. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Supervise the Portfolio Leads across Games Delivery, Impact, Experience, Engagement and Enabling functions, ensuring alignment with overall strategies and providing constructive challenges to ensure that the project management group is adding value through insight generation. 

• Oversee an integrated view of scope and status across the portfolios. 

• Oversee and provide direction to the project management framework including OCOG processes, standards, and reporting for project management. 

• Oversee management of the roadmap, consolidated schedule, RADIO (Risks, Actions, Issues, Decisions, Opportunities) reporting and management, dependency management, and status reporting, collaborating closely with the International Olympic Committee and International Paralympic Committee. 

• Oversee the management of portfolio governance, including forums, project teams, and working groups. 

• Provide project management expertise and resources to resolve complex cross-functional or cross-program projects and issues. 

• Interface with senior leaders and executives in a fast-paced dynamic environment, acting as a substitute for the Chief of Planning and Programs when required. 

• Work collaboratively with other leads in Planning and Programs (strategic planning, Games planning, Games data and analysis, Operational Readiness, Games Learning and Sustainability), Finance and People Management to ensure a cohesive team and streamlined approach to planning. 

• Lead without direct authority by guiding, motivating, and ensuring high-performing teams. 

Position Requirements: 

• 10+ years of experience managing complex portfolios of programs or projects. 

• Broad generalist knowledge across Olympic and Paralympic Games Delivery or project/program management experience in large-scale events, logistics, infrastructure, government or technology programs. 

• Ability to engage with and influence C-level executives. 

• Strong understanding of Governance models, and experience managing and reporting on Risks, Actions, Issues, Decisions, and Opportunities. 

• Proven expertise in data analysis to inform senior leadership for decision-making and reporting. 

• Proficiency in project management tools (SmartSheet experience preferred). 

• Problem solving: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to anticipate challenges and develop proactive solutions. 

• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to guide and mentor project teams and working groups. 

• Leadership: Track record of leading high-performing teams and driving results in complex environments. 

• Coordination: Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple projects and governance activities. 

• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-moving, evolving environment with flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities. 

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Situational awareness: Excellent judgment and ability to escalate issues when necessary. 
• Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making.

Education / Training / Certifications: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration or a related field. 

• Experience working in Management Consulting or business analysis roles. 

• Ongoing professional development, certification, or training in program and project management, change management. 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions 

• Ability to work on-site in an office environment, based in Los Angeles, CA  

• The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment  

 

 

The annual base salary range for this position is $175,000 - $200,000. 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.

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LA28 is committed to operating 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. We strive to build a team that is diverse, inclusive and encourages 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.