Senior Manager, Mapping & Spatial Solutions

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

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 2028 Olympics and Paralympics will represent LA and leverage the strength of our community’s 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. 

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 Manager, Mapping & Spatial Solutions:

LA28’s Sr. Manager, Mapping & Spatial Solutions will lead the special data strategy and mapping operations for the LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Transportation Team in coordination with other Functional Areas (FAs). This role will manage geospatial planning, data integration, and visualization to support venue access, traffic management, emergency response, and stakeholder coordination across city, county and regional transportation agencies. The role requires complex collaboration across LA28’s FAs and external partners while maintaining credibility and ensuring key milestones are met.  LA28’s Sr. Manager, Mapping & Spatial Solutions Vice President, Transportation while working closely with staff across LA28’s Functional Areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive ArcGIS based mapping and spatial solutions system for Olympic and Paralympic transportation operations (and the intersection of additional functional area requirements). 
• Manage the creation and maintenance of geospatial data sets for all competition and non-competition venues, transportation hubs, routes, and critical infrastructure. Coordinate the development of these data sets with other functional area mapping and geospatial data needs and document this process in anticipation of a broader geospatial functionality across FAs.  
• Oversee map production and scenario modeling for athlete movements, public transit, road closures, parking and pedestrian flows. 
• Coordinate GIS data sharing and alignment with internal & external partners, including the development of internal-facing geospatial tools to coordinate operational planning across FAs.  
• Direct the development of web-based interactive maps and dashboards for real-time operational decision making. 
• Supervise GIS analysts and partners, ensuring high-quality outputs and adherence to deadlines. 
• Establish metadata standards, build data governance protocols, define required system integrations, and ensure system scalability for peak operations, alongside LA28’s Technology team 
• Provide spatial analysis and visualization support for planning workshops, stakeholder briefings, and public communications 
• Prepare meeting materials, agendas, minutes, and presentation decks to support the development and refinement of venue transportation plans and systems. 
• Participate and/or provide materials for meetings with key public agency partners and Federal/State agency staff to obtain funding for critical Games transportation needs. 
• Assist in providing progress reports and updates to LA28 leadership and/or the IOC or IPC related to mapping requirements. 
• Conduct field reviews and participate in site testing and evaluations for specific components of venue transportation plans and systems. 

Background & Qualifications:

• A strong knowledge of transportation planning and operations, with a clear track record of successfully coordinating with multiple agencies and stakeholders to deliver complex transportation projects using geospatial tools. 
• Direct experience managing, delivering, and/or operating transportation operations and/or special event traffic management systems at the local level utilizing geospatial tools. 
• Strong business acumen with exceptional strategic thinking and project management skills. 
• Aptitude for prioritizing and planning multi-stakeholder initiatives, providing direction when needed, empowering others, and removing obstacles to get work done. 
• Ability to create effective relationships, influence, and collaborate at all organizational levels and across all partner groups. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to educate others on complex technical concepts, and to lead, facilitate, and present to large and small groups. 
• Ability to gather and assess data and produce technical reports and/or slide decks. 
• Proficiency in ArcGIS, Microsoft Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint required. 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions 

• Typically works in an office 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. 

Position Requirements:

Education:

• A Bachelor’s degree in transportation planning or engineering, urban planning, or related field/equivalent work experience. 
• 9+ years of relevant experience in transportation planning, design, construction, operations, and/or maintenance, particularly as a part of a major event delivery entity, public transportation agency capitol program and/or annual work plan, or similar field preferred. Direct experience in geospatial mapping, data analysis, and data management using ArcGIS preferred, with 5+ years of experience managing discrete projects and/or tasks within an organization.

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.

Submission Requirements:

• Resume

The annual base salary range for this position is $115,000-130,000.00. 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 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 will consider all qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local law. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.