FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™
FIFA has established a Local FIFA Subsidiary in Brazil to work together with FIFA Zurich to deliver the biggest women’s sporting event in the world, the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ (“FWWC2027”) that for the first time ever, is hosted in South America in Brazil. Now is your time to be part of the workforce that is creating this unique and unforgettable experience.
Please submit your CV in English, as it will be reviewed by an international team.
Job Description
The position
The FIFA Fan Festival Manager will play support the operational delivery of the FIFA Fan Festival™ across all Host Cities in Brazil for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™. Working directly with the FIFA Fan Festival Senior Manager and the FIFA Fan Festival Team in Zurich, the role will help ensure consistent delivery across all Host Cities by supporting stakeholder coordination, infrastructure implementation and on-site readiness. The position requires a detail-oriented and hands-on professional with strong communication and project coordination skills, as well as the flexibility to adapt in a dynamic, large-scale event environment.
Key responsibilities
Planning & Oversight Support
- Assist the FIFA Fan Festival Senior Manager to steer the operational delivery of the FIFA Fan Festival.
- Contribute to the implementation and roll-out of the FIFA Fan Festival programme across Host Cities.
- Support the development and delivery of operational documentation, site plans, and reporting.
- Assist in managing relationships with key stakeholders including Host Cities, Host Countries and agencies.
- Coordinate with local organisers to ensure the timely implementation of FIFA requirements.
- Participate in meetings, workshops, and inspections with internal and external stakeholders.
- Support the development of site design and technical infrastructure requirements.
- Help monitor local delivery of core infrastructure and report on site readiness.
- Oversee correct usage of FIFA’s event marks and branding implementation in coordination with the Senior Manager.
- Coordinate and support the sourcing, onboarding and supervision of local FIFA Fan Festival Venue Managers.
- Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of progress, issues and milestones across multiple venues.
- Assist in planning, documenting and executing site inspections, briefing sessions and operational weeks.
- Support the FIFA Fan Festival Senior Manager in adapting to changing project scopes and resolving issues.
- Contribute to identifying risks and developing contingency plans.
Your profile
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Project Management or a related field.
- Fluent in Portuguese and English (spoken and written).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
- Strong digital and documentation skills.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in operational marketing, project delivery or event management, ideally in a sports context.
- Previous engagement with governmental or municipal stakeholders is a plus.
- Understanding of the dynamics of large-scale public or sports events.
- Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently within a structured team.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy across multiple projects and deadlines.
- Advanced communication and documentation skills, with a proactive follow-up mindset.
- Resilient under pressure, with a high level of flexibility and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel frequently across Host Cities.
- Right to work in Brazil.
- Fluent in English (spoken and written)
- Fluent in Portuguese (spoken and written)
- Ability to re-locate to Rio de Janeiro.
About FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027
The FIFA Women’s World Cup™ is the greatest women’s sporting event on the planet, showcasing the best players in the world on the biggest stage. In 2027, history will be made as Brazil welcomes the tournament to South America for the first time ever.
This landmark event will unite the world through an unprecedented celebration of women’s football, inspiring billions of fans across the globe. As we prepare to host teams and supporters from every corner of the world, we’re looking for passionate, talented individuals to be part of history and help deliver an unforgettable tournament.
Join us and play your role in making FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ a truly extraordinary experience that celebrates and elevates women’s football.