FIFA

VAR-FVS Project Manager

FIFA

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Zurich • Switzerland

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About the role

  • Support the evolution, implementation and educational processes of refereeing technologies — including the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system, the Football Video Support (FVS) solution, and any other current or future officiating technologies — ensuring their effective integration into operational, technical and training frameworks
  • Support the Refereeing VAR-FVS Project Lead on all strategic, technical, organisational and administrative matters
  • Provide technical expertise for refereeing projects and strategic initiatives
  • Attend FIFA tournaments, workshops and refereeing courses as assigned
  • Prepare, manage and deliver practical training sessions on the field of play
  • Prepare and deliver theory-based and classroom training sessions
  • Provide continuous technical support to match officials, instructors and assessors
  • Contribute to the development of technical guidelines, educational materials and refereeing standards

Requirements

  • Former FIFA or top division match officials with experience on VAR related matters
  • 1-3 years of experience leading teams
  • Proven experience in delivering technical training sessions for match officials at international level
  • Experience working within high‑performance environments and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
  • Demonstrated ability to analyse refereeing performances and provide structured, constructive feedback
  • Fluent in English and Spanish
  • Very good knowledge of Word / PowerPoint / Excel
  • Ability to prepare high‑quality presentations and technical materials using modern digital tools
  • Proficiency in managing online learning platforms and digital content for refereeing education
  • Comfortable working with data‑analysis tools and video‑review systems used in refereeing development
  • Service-oriented mindset and solution-driven approach to refereeing and operational matters
  • Reliability, loyalty, and a strong sense of responsibility in all aspects of duty
  • Teamwork and effective collaboration with colleagues across functions
  • Analytical mindset and meticulous attention to detail in the evaluation of refereeing performances and technical materials
  • Flexibility, autonomy, and adaptability in fulfilling managerial duties and operating in high-pressure, dynamic tournament environments
  • Strong refereeing technical understanding and ability to apply it in different situations
  • Ability to deliver clear, structured and constructive technical feedback to match officials and instructors
  • High organisational skills in preparing and conducting both practical and theoretical training sessions
  • Willingness to travel up to 3 months per year
  • Openness to extended periods of international travel and multicultural working contexts
  • Flexibility to support refereeing operations during weekends, match days and irregular competition schedules
Benefits
  • Health and fitness: Regular football sessions for all abilities, plus on-site gym.
  • Home office: Up to two days of home office per week if work permits and home office allowance for all.
  • Language courses: Offered to all staff to aid personal and professional growth.
  • Continuous learning: We care about your development and encourage internal mobility, offering a variety of training and education to help achieve it.
  • Pension: Flexible pension benefits with generous employer contributions.
  • Relocation assistance: A dedicated team will be on hand to support your relocation.
  • Sustainability: We support all employees using public transport.
  • Vacation: Maintain a healthy work/life balance with a generous vacation allowance.
  • Volunteering: Make an impact beyond your regular role and bond with colleagues by volunteering with one of our partners.
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Hard Skills & Tools
VAR systemFVS solutiontechnical trainingdata-analysis toolsvideo-review systemsonline learning platformsdigital content managementpresentation preparationeducational material developmentrefereeing standards
Soft Skills
teamworkanalytical mindsetattention to detailflexibilityautonomyadaptabilityservice-oriented mindsetsolution-driven approachstrong sense of responsibilityeffective collaboration