VNI Manager, Change Management

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. 

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

VNI Manager, Change Management

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. 

Reporting to the Sr. Mgr., Risk and Assurance, the VNI Manager, Change Management will lead and own the change management program for the VNI team. The Manager will record, monitor, and report changes to the infrastructure program, including preparing the governance process as well as identifying and communicating change impacts downstream to other functional areas. The Manager will also oversee teams to support the change management process. This role will require deep collaboration across LA28 internal teams and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will have managed and/or created the management of change (MOC) or similar process for complex project delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Change Management (Management of Change)

• Prepare and own the change management strategy and process for the VNI program
• Establish governance for change management, including decision matrices and delegated authority tables
• Identify risks and impacts to cost and schedule for program change requests, partnering with subject matter experts where appropriate
• Record program change requests in a change log and communicate impacts to appropriate stakeholders. Update other plans (master schedule, cost plan, etc.) to reflect these changes

 Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Cascade the impact of infrastructure program changes across functional areas (e.g. ticketing, hospitality, sport, finance)
• Participate in cross-functional activities to uncover, understand, and communicate changes
• Report on changes, and ensure appropriate approvals and notifications are documented

Background & Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in change management
• Proficient in management of change systems and methodologies
• Experience with infrastructure projects and/or sport and events planning

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• The position is in Los Angeles with in-person attendance required. 
• 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. 

Position Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience
• Project management certifications desired

Expectations:

• 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 $88,000 - $115,000.00. 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.