Sr. Manager, Testing & Readiness

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

Sr. Manager, Testing & Readiness

The Senior Manager, Testing and Readiness, reporting to the Senior Director, Venue Development, will be responsible for delivering the department's testing and readiness activities. Coordinating across architecture, engineering and program management teams, this role is responsible for progressing the planning as it relates to test events, readiness activities and assessing and actioning the risk management strategy as it relates to testing.

This role will:

• Lead the VNI efforts on testing and readiness for testing activities as it relates to infrastructure. Participate in planning meetings, feasibility studies and coordinate across VNI for testing requirements.
• Analyze and consider required testing activities for high-risk infrastructure activities.
• Create policies and procedures related to testing and readiness of temporary infrastructure.
• Endure alignment across the department on testing activities and meeting of milestones.
• Lead readiness planning across VNI for the development of Operation Center requirements and communications structures

Key Responsibilities:

Lead Testing and Readiness Activities

• Develop and deliver comprehensive testing and readiness plans for venue infrastructure, including temporary and overlay components.
• Drive risk-based prioritization for high-risk infrastructure activities, ensuring robust testing and mitigation strategies.
• Create and implement policies and procedures related to the testing and readiness of temporary infrastructure systems and components.
• Ensure that all testing activities comply with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support VNI on delivery planning for testing activities
• Lead readiness planning for VNI’s delivery of infrastructure

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate closely with internal teams (architecture, engineering, program management) to align schedules, deliverables, and dependencies.
• Act as the central point of contact for testing and readiness coordination across the Venue Infrastructure team.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on infrastructure testing requirements, schedules, and priorities.

Milestone and Risk Management

• Track relevant milestones and ensure timely delivery of infrastructure testing activities.
• Identify and address risks proactively, ensuring that contingency and mitigation plans are in place.

Background & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7+ years experience in infrastructure testing, event readiness, large-scale venue development, or relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams in complex, high-pressure environments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within tight timelines.
• Strong knowledge of temporary infrastructure and event overlay

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Available to work onsite in our Downtown Los Angeles-based office
• Majority of the work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment
• Ability to travel occasionally to different venues across the Los Angeles region and possibly outside the Greater Los Angeles region.
• The LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment

Position Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and work experience is preferred.

Expectations:

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities

Submission Requirements:

• Resume

The annual base salary range for this position is $105,000.00 - $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.