FIFA

Artificial Intelligence

• **As the organiser of some of the biggest and most iconic sport events in the world, we lead the way in the sport and event industry.****** As an **AI & Innovative Tech Governance Manager**, you will be responsible for establishing and enforcing governance frameworks that ensure secure, compliant, and standardized adoption of emerging technologies. This role will oversee lifecycle management, risk controls, and operational standards for AI models and agents, and blockchain platforms. You will enable innovation while safeguarding compliance, security, and transparency across all initiatives.******Join the team and support us on our mission.**

AI & Innovative Tech Governance Manager

Manager

• Lead the implementation and growth of the FIFA Talent Coach Programme across Africa, in alignment with the TDS Lead of the regional hub and FIFA HQ.
• Act independently in line with FIFA’s global strategy, programme standards, and regional priorities.
• Provide ongoing oversight of Member Associations from the application stage through activation and delivery.
• Coordinate programme milestones including discovery visits, onboarding events, milestone events, and national workshops.
• Ensure regional activities are aligned with the overall Talent Coach Programme strategy and contribute to long-term player development success.
• Work closely with TDS Lead of the regional hub and Technical Directors in each Member Association to support national talent development strategies.
• Collaborate with Technical Experts who act as technical leads and supervise groups of Talent Coaches.
• Support Technical Experts in their mentoring function while maintaining overall accountability for programme delivery.
• Ensure strong alignment across stakeholders and manage interfaces between technical, operational, and safeguarding functions.
• Build and sustain trusted relationships with Member Associations, CAF, FIFA regional offices, and FIFA HQ departments.
• Oversee the recruitment, onboarding, and performance management of Talent Coaches in the region coordinated with the TDS Lead of the regional hub and FIFA HQ.
• Monitor coaching activities and ensure continuous professional development through Technical Experts.
• Address escalations and ensure Talent Coaches are aligned with the programme’s objectives, values, and safeguarding requirements.
• Monitor the quality, progress, and impact of the programme (e.g., adherence to FIFA Academy criteria) across African Member Associations.
• Ensure safeguarding, compliance, and integrity standards are consistently met.
• Provide structured feedback, insights, and recommendations to both the TDS Lead of the regional hub and FIFA HQ.
• Use data, reporting tools, and evidence-based methods to inform decisions and support continuous programme improvement.

Regional Talent Coach Manager – Africa

• Lead the implementation and growth of the FIFA Talent Coach Programme across the Americas, in alignment with the TDS Lead of the regional hub and FIFA HQ.
• Act independently in line with FIFA’s global strategy, programme standards, and regional priorities.
• Provide ongoing oversight of Member Associations from the application stage through activation and delivery.
• Coordinate programme milestones including discovery visits, onboarding events, milestone events, and national workshops.
• Ensure regional activities are aligned with the overall Talent Coach Programme strategy and contribute to long-term player development success.
• Work closely with TDS Lead of the regional hub and Technical Directors in each Member Association to support national talent development strategies.
• Collaborate with Technical Experts who act as technical leads and supervise groups of Talent Coaches.
• Support Technical Experts in their mentoring function while maintaining overall accountability for programme delivery.
• Ensure strong alignment across stakeholders and manage interfaces between technical, operational, and safeguarding functions.
• Build and sustain trusted relationships with Member Associations, CONMEBOL, CONCACAF, FIFA regional offices, and FIFA HQ departments.
• Oversee the recruitment, onboarding, and performance management of Talent Coaches in the regions coordinated with the TDS Lead of the regional hub and FIFA HQ.
• Monitor coaching activities and ensure continuous professional development through Technical Experts.
• Address escalations and ensure Talent Coaches are aligned with the programme’s objectives, values, and safeguarding requirements.
• Monitor the quality, progress, and impact of the programme (e.g., adherence to FIFA Academy criteria) across Member Associations.
• Ensure safeguarding, compliance, and integrity standards are consistently met.
• Provide structured feedback, insights, and recommendations to both the TDS Lead of the regional hub and FIFA HQ.
• Use data, reporting tools, and evidence-based methods to inform decisions and support continuous programme improvement.

Regional Talent Coach Manager – Americas

• Lead the implementation and growth of the FIFA Talent Coach Programme across Asia and Oceania, in alignment with the TDS Lead of the regional hub and FIFA HQ.
• Act independently in line with FIFA’s global strategy, programme standards, and regional priorities.
• Provide ongoing oversight of up to 20 Member Associations from the application stage through activation and delivery.
• Coordinate programme milestones including discovery visits, onboarding events, milestone events, and national workshops.
• Ensure regional activities are aligned with the overall Talent Coach Programme strategy and contribute to long-term player development success.
• Work closely with TDS Lead of the regional hub and Technical Directors in each Member Association to support national talent development strategies.
• Collaborate with Technical Experts who act as technical leads and supervise groups of Talent Coaches.
• Support Technical Experts in their mentoring function while maintaining overall accountability for programme delivery.
• Ensure strong alignment across stakeholders and manage interfaces between technical, operational, and safeguarding functions.
• Build and sustain trusted relationships with Member Associations, AFC and OFC, FIFA regional offices, and FIFA HQ departments.
• Oversee the recruitment, onboarding, and performance management of Talent Coaches in the regions, coordinated with the TDS Lead of the regional hub and FIFA HQ.
• Monitor coaching activities and ensure continuous professional development through Technical Experts.
• Address escalations and ensure Talent Coaches are aligned with the programme’s objectives, values, and safeguarding requirements.
• Monitor the quality, progress, and impact of the programme (e.g., adherence to FIFA Talent Academy criteria) across Asian and Oceanian Member Associations.
• Ensure safeguarding, compliance, and integrity standards are consistently met.
• Provide structured feedback, insights, and recommendations to both the TDS Lead of the regional hub and FIFA HQ.
• Use data, reporting tools, and evidence-based methods to inform decisions and support continuous programme improvement.

Regional Talent Coach Manager – Asia, Oceania

• Reporting organizationally to the Parking and Permitting Manager, the Spectator Parking Manager will be a key member of the FIFA26 Transport team, and work in close collaboration with Venue Business Strategy, Traffic Management and Venue Transport Teams.
• The Spectator Parking Manager will play a critical role in the implementation and management of spectator parking operations across select Host Cities for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
• This position will be based in Miami and will serve as the primary liaison between FIFA26 and the third-party vendor, JustPark, to ensure a seamless and efficient spectator parking experience.
• The role involves pre-tournament planning, coordination with internal and external stakeholders, technical integration into the FWC26 App, sales monitoring, reconciliation, and active operational support during the tournament period.
• This position requires strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Assist with analysis of spectator parking inventory and develop parking allocation strategies for select Host Cities.
• Coordinate internal reviews and stakeholder inputs to finalize spectator parking solutions.
• Track and manage parking sales performance in collaboration with JustPark.
• Lead the development and documentation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for spectator parking within the Transport (TPT) department.
• Liaison with JustPark to ensure operational excellence and develop training programs between JustPark and Stadium staff.
• Collaborate with internal Functional Areas (FAs) to address spectator parking-related inquiries and requests.
• Ensures adequate staffing levels are developed and maintained during tournament time in Spectator Parking areas at each of the Stadiums.
• Coordinate integration of spectator parking features and validations into the FWC26 App, working with internal IT teams and third-party vendors.
• Ensure the Spectator Parking Customer Service Statement of Work (SOW) is developed and executed effectively by the vendor.
• During Tournament time, provide operational support from within the Transport Operations Center (TROC).
• Resolve live issues in coordination with Venue Business Strategy, Venue Transport Managers and Stadium Teams.
• Manage Point-of-Sale (POS) devices at each stadium to support on-site operations.
• Assist with nightly reconciliation and settlements in coordination with the Venue Business Strategy team.
• Support ad-hoc operational needs related to spectator parking logistics, communications, and tracking.

Manager, Transport Spectator Parking

Analyst

• Deliver advanced Football Performance Insights across FIFA Tournaments (Youth and Senior World Cups), using the combined power of video and data to analyse tactical and technical aspects of the game.
• Support with the analytical direction of the team by introducing new ideas, methods, and perspectives that deepen FIFA’s understanding of football.
• Support the development of Performance Insights resources (reports, dashboards, frameworks, video-led outputs) to support Global Football Development.
• Provide high-impact insights to stakeholders including Confederations, Member Associations, coaches, and the Technical Study Group.
• Support on analytical standards and methodologies, ensuring consistency in how video and data are integrated into outputs.
• Contribute expertise to projects, ensuring analytical rigour and alignment with strategic priorities, while collaborating closely with the project manager on delivery.
• Monitor outputs to uphold accuracy, clarity, and football relevance.
• Foster effective communication and knowledge exchange across the team and with external partners.

Football Performance Analyst

Project Manager

• Lead assigned ticketing projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and at the highest quality.
• Support the Team Lead in strategic project management and development of ticketing project plans, including time-critical milestones.
• Manage communication flows and reporting for Directors, Management, and other key stakeholders.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product development, operations, marketing, finance, sales, and client teams to align project goals.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of ticketing policies and supporting documentation.
• Oversee budget management for ticketing projects across tournaments and events.
• Coordinate procurement processes in compliance with FIFA guidelines.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and project updates for internal and external meetings.
• Support competition delivery through RAID logs and other project management tools.
• Ensure ticketing-related needs for all FIFA stakeholders and clients are understood and addressed.

Ticketing Project Manager

• Carrying out the initial analysis of claims received by FIFA via the Legal Portal and ensuring the completeness of case files.
• Analysing disputes between football stakeholders and preparing case files for decision by the members of the FIFA Football Tribunal, taking into account existing FIFA and the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) jurisprudence.
• Supporting the other members of the Players’ Status Department and the members of the FIFA Football Tribunal.
• Giving written and/or oral advice on the regulations as well as on general legal issues to players, clubs, member associations, agents, legal advisors, etc.
• Interpreting transfer and employment-related contracts within the context of proceedings before the FIFA Football Tribunal.