Sr. Manager, Lighting

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, Lighting

The Games Planning & Delivery group aims to deliver the most seamless, innovative, and engaging Games experience ever for all athletes, fans, partners, and the community.  The Games Planning & Delivery team is currently organized in four key areas including Venue Infrastructure, Venue Management, Revenue & Commercial, and Games Operations, but will expand to over 30 functional areas by Games time.    

The Venue Infrastructure team is responsible for delivering the competition and non-competition venues fit-for-purpose for the preparation and staging of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. This department is responsible for managing the design, development, program management, construction, maintenance, and removal of all Games infrastructure in existing and fully temporary venues.

Lighting, in the Games environment, refers to the coordination and design of the overlay and temporary lighting systems necessary for Broadcast, Sport, and Operations Games functional areas in compliance with International Olympic Committee, Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS), and International Sport Federation requirements.

Reporting to the Director, Engineering, the Senior Manager, Lighting will be responsible for overseeing the development of lighting plans, informing procurement, and managing installation, maintenance, and removal during operations. Significant integration with stakeholders is required to determine the extents and locations of lighting required. The duties of this role include overseeing external engineering resources and an internal engineering team. This role requires extensive knowledge of the development of technical plans and designs. To support venue development efforts, this role is required to coordinate with multiple internal functional areas to ensure feedback is captured and designs meet industry codes and standards, IOC requirements, and cost and schedule targets. LA28 will make extensive use of existing venues as well as build temporary venues, requiring varying applications of lighting principles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead lighting technical design and development  
• Manage internal team and oversee external resources to deliver on workstream responsibilities 
• Develop technical engineering design guides and principles and adapt IOC requirements to local practices 
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders’ requirements to develop cost effective and streamlined solutions to meet games time requirements for each venue 
• Manage and develop review process for plans to meet departmental milestones 

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Integrate and influence venue design to allow for efficient solutions. 
• Support infrastructure requirements for Broadcast, Energy, Sport, and OBS, amongst other stakeholders
• Prepare and oversee the lighting portion of the venue design books and technical publications. Advance engineering designs through increasing levels of detail for construction drawings. 
• Support the development of integrated workplans and schedules with the infrastructure master schedule, event operations planning, and central Program Management. 
• Partner with Finance and Procurement teams to prepare costs, elevate delivery and procurement risks, and identify savings opportunities. 
• Support other cross-functional initiatives, including Permitting, Risk Management, and Event Operations. 
• Oversee an installation team during operations and maintenance during the event period. 
• Ensure compliance within workstream to Health & Safety regulations. 

Background & Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of experience with lighting infrastructure design and construction
• Experience with temporary infrastructure and overlay
• Experience leading unique teams delivering complex, high-profile infrastructure projects
• Advanced knowledge of engineering tools and software (Revit, AutoCAD, etc.) 
• Detail-oriented with excellent command of productivity and collaboration tools (Office360, SharePoint, Smartsheet, Autodesk Cloud, etc.)
• Experience with key industry codes and practices 
• Knowledge of key lighting activities, including site preparation, installation, maintenance, and removal
• Knowledge of fundamental project management concepts (e.g., scope, schedule, budget) 
• Familiarity with temporary infrastructure projects in addition to permanent construction 
• Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making

Position Requirements:

Education:

• Required – Accredited Bachelors Degree in Engineering
• Desired – Professional Engineering license in California
• Desired – Project Management and Construction Certifications

Expectations:

• Highly motivated leader who fosters an environment that reflects the values and behaviors of LA28  
• Ability to motivate teams and work collaboratively and adapt to maximize team performance
• Ability to present information concisely to wide audiences that include leadership, external contractors and advisors, and governmental agencies 
• Ability to work within a complex and demanding environment with many stakeholders while maintaining strong relationships 
• Ability to problem-solve and negotiate with stakeholders to get the best outcomes 
• Ability to work independently to resolve issues
• Some travel as needed to venues and partner offices 

Submission Requirements:

• Resume

The annual base salary range for this position is $115,000 - $170,000. 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.

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.