Director, Village Projects and Facilities

The Director of Projects and Facilities is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the strategic planning and delivery of all existing infrastructure and operational planning within the Olympic and Paralympic Village. This role leads six critical units: Village Space Planning, Project Management, Accessibility, Training Venues, Facility Management, and Venue Lifecycle Management, ensuring seamless integration and execution across all planning and delivery phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction across six core units: Village Space Planning, Project Management, Accessibility, Training Venues, Facility Management, and Venue lifecycle management.

• Oversee the planning and delivery of Village infrastructure, including residential, training, and operational spaces.

• Work in close coordination with relevant FAs operating in the village

• Ensure all venues meet accessibility standards and inclusive design principles, in coordination with relevant stakeholders.

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of facility operations, including maintenance, readiness, bump-in, bump-out, handover, handback, Olympic to Paralympic transition, and Games-time support.

• Establish and maintain robust project management systems to track progress, risks, dependencies, and milestones.

• Work closely with the venue owner to integrate their plans into the Village operating model, ensuring alignment and seamless execution.

• Represent the Village team in executive forums, cross-functional working groups, and stakeholder engagements.

• Oversee technology integration, material planning (FF&E), procurement, and resource allocation across all units.

• Lead readiness activities including simulations, walkthroughs, and operational testing.

• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance team culture.

Background & Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in project, facilities, or event operations management, preferably in large-scale or international events.

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in Facility Management, Urban Planning, Logistics, Event Management, Hospitality, or related field preferred.

• Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex stakeholder environments.

• Strong strategic planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Expertise in project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, SharePoint, MS Project).

• Deep understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive design.

• Familiarity with Olympic/Paralympic operations or major sporting events is highly desirable.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Available to work onsite in our Downtown Los Angeles-based office.

• Must be able to navigate large residential and operational zones, including during Games-time conditions.

• Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods.

• Must be able to travel local, domestic, and international:

  • Local: Visits to venues across Los Angeles and surrounding areas, 1-5 times per month or more.

  • Domestic: Travel within the U.S. for meetings or events,

  • Frequent travel to venue sites for technical inspections and collaboration with venue teams and partners.

The annual base salary range for this position is $126,000 - $180,000. 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 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.