Senior FIFA Trophy Tour Manager

Department: Commercial & Marketing

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Zurich

Description

THE POSITION

• Lead the planning and delivery of FIFA Women’s World Cup™, FIFA Club World Cup™ and FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tours, ensuring world-class execution across all markets
• Own the end-to-end operational delivery of Trophy Tours, including route development, travel logistics (flights, accommodation, visas), and activation planning—ensuring every touchpoint reflects FIFA’s global standards of excellence
• Build and maintain strong relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration and alignment across all project phases
• Coordinate and manage multiple stakeholders across functions and geographies, driving seamless project delivery in a fast-paced, international environment
• Forecast, manage, and track project budgets, ensuring cost efficiency while maintaining premium delivery standards
• Design and implement robust processes, policies, and ways of working to enhance the delivery of Trophy Tours and stakeholder collaboration
• Identify, assess, and proactively manage project risks, ensuring mitigation strategies are in place and effectively executed
• Lead procurement processes, including developing and evaluating RFPs, selecting suppliers, and managing vendor performance to ensure service excellence and budget compliance
• Take on-site leadership during Trophy Tours, making real-time decisions, guiding teams, and sustaining high performance under pressure
• Deliver comprehensive project reporting, including post-event evaluations and detailed debriefs to capture learnings and drive continuous improvement
• Support the recruitment, onboarding, and management of freelance project staff, ensuring teams are well-prepared and aligned with project objectives
• Plan and execute all logistics for trophy appearances during FIFA tournaments, ensuring flawless delivery and an exceptional stakeholder experience
  
  

YOUR PROFILE

• Proven ability to lead complex, multi-country event projects from planning to delivery
•  Several years (8–10) of experience in large-scale event management; Trophy Tour experience is a plus 
• Strong expertise in international event operations and logistics, ideally within global sports events
• Confident decision-maker who thrives under pressure and navigates challenges with resilience and sound judgment
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously
• Strong communicator and relationship builder, able to engage effectively across cultures and all levels
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a drive to continuously improve and innovate
• Solid understanding of project management, budgeting, and risk mitigation
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage
• Willingness to travel extensively and work in dynamic, international environments

PERKS & 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.