Senior Manager, Security Program Management

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

Senior Manager, Security Program Management:

The Senior Manager, Security Program Management will serve as the operational project management lead for the LA28 Security team. This role is responsible for establishing programmatic rigor across Games Operations planning efforts, coordination, and delivery efforts within the Security function to drive alignment with internal and external stakeholders around shared timelines and outcomes. 

This position demands exceptional communication and organizational skills as well as the ability to bring structure to ambiguity. The role will be responsible for developing and refining Games Ops security project timelines, workstream progress, and tracking risks. This includes but may not be limited to, the Event Operational Planning process, Venue Security operational planning, cross-functional operations, and NSSE/public safety Project Management support. 

This is a highly collaborative role, perfect for someone who enjoys working with subject matter experts to make sense of complex information, solve problems, and bring people together toward a common goal.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with leads across the Security function to drive Games ops planning, priorities, timelines, and deliverables for the Security function. 
• Monitor progress against project schedules and RADIO logs (Risks, Actions, Issues, Decisions, Opportunities).  
• Collect and synthesize large sets of information into actionable reports for senior leadership, internal stakeholders, and external partners. 
• Create and manage program roadmaps, reporting dashboards, and delivery processes. 
• Design and implement efficient processes that support workstreams interfacing with internal and external partners. 

Background & Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in project or program management, or business strategy roles. 
• Experience scaling-up operational functions. 
• Background or experience in security and/or government, public safety is not required but may be a plus. 
• Proven experience managing complex projects, schedules, and collaborative, cross-functional efforts – ensuring deliverables on-time, on-budget, and to the right standards. 
• Experience working in fast-paced environments, start-ups/growth environments. 
• Experience using project management tools, software and frameworks (e.g., Smartsheets, Tableau, Excel, PowerBI). 

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. 
• Occasional travel to venues during the planning phase. 

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required 
• PMP or similar project management certification, and/or educational focus in business or other relevant. 

Expectations:

The right person for this role will be able to navigate through complex or ambiguous situations, while embracing and applying: 

• Flexibility 
• Passion for problem-solving 
• A strong focus on finding solutions 
• Structure, blended with agility
• Must be flexible while able to apply structure. 
• Strong commitment to teamwork and collaboration. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

Submission Requirements:

• Resume

The annual base salary range for this position is $105,000-$140,000. 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.