Associate, Program Management (Venue Infrastructure)

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. 

Associate, Program Management (Venue Infrastructure)

The Venues and Infrastructure (VNI) team plays a critical role in delivering competition and non-competition venues that are functional, innovative, and fully accessible for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. As part of the larger Sport and Games Delivery group, the VNI team ensures that all venues are designed, developed, and delivered with the highest standards for functionality, sustainability, and inclusion within time and budget limits.

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Program Management, the Associate, Program Management will assist in various program management activities, including but not limited to reporting, risk, permitting, scheduling, cost, and procurement. Examples of work may include preparing integrated schedules, tracking change logs, monitoring issues and risk registers, validating cost estimates, and preparing procurement packages. This role will require deep integration across the entire VNI team (Development & Delivery, Program Management and Engineering) and collaboration with Finance, Sport, City, Event Management, and Planning functional areas, as well as partners and suppliers.

The successful candidate will have a high attention to detail and organization, project management interest and experience in event and infrastructure delivery, and delivery mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management (Reporting Function)

• Collaborate with internal functional areas (FAs) to support VNI activities
• Support integration of VNI sub teams (Development & Delivery, Program Management, Engineering) into overall LA28 organization
• Track costs and schedules for venue development, permitting, and delivery
• Maintain risk registers, permit catalogs, change logs, and/or issue trackers
• Facilitate meetings and workshops with internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare and maintain dashboards and reports for infrastructure program management
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and internal teams to ensure project milestones are achieved.

Reporting & Data Analysis

• Collect, analyze, and validate project performance data (cost, schedule, scope, risk, and quality metrics).
• Develop and maintain standardized reports and dashboards (e.g., weekly, monthly, executive summaries).
• Support data visualization and trend analysis for project performance and decision-making.
• Coordinate input from multiple teams to ensure data consistency, completeness, and accuracy.

Assurance & Audit

• Support internal assurance reviews to assess project compliance with governance, process, and documentation standards.
• Assist in prepare venues for audit readiness, ensuring documentation, approvals, and evidence are in order.
• Conduct spot checks and audits of key project management processes (change control, procurement, risk, reporting).
• Track and monitor corrective actions from assurance findings or audit reports. Liaise with internal and external auditors, ensuring transparency and timely resolution of issues.

Background & Qualifications:

• Minimum3+ years of relevant industry experience
• Familiarity with sports, event management, and/or infrastructure construction
• Experience collaboration and office software, including SharePoint, Smartsheet, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience working in unique team of full-time employees, contractors, and secondees
• Attention to detail and organization
• Project management experience

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Available to work onsite in our Downtown Los Angeles-based office
• The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment. 
• The LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment. 
• Site visits requiring movement around varying environmental conditions in interior and exterior spaces

Position Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Project management certificates a plus

Expectations:

• Commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision making
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities
• Interest in developing project management skills in infrastructure and event delivery
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and build cross-functional relationships.
• Occasional travel to venue sites
• Flexibility in working schedule is essential, with availability during peak delivery or event phases.

Submission Requirements:

• Resume

The annual base salary range for this position is $69,000.00 - $75,000.00. 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.