Career

Our offer

• The opportunity to play an active role in shaping one of the world’s largest sporting events as part of a dynamic, international team, thereby contributing to a peaceful, fair and diverse society.
• A challenging role in which you can help develop processes and actively support the success of The World Games.
• Modern office spaces in an attractive location and flexible working arrangements – an environment that promotes teamwork and efficient working.
• A fixed-term position until 31 October 2029 with remuneration in accordance with pay grade 11 of the TVöD VKA (subject to appropriate qualifications).

Your profile

• A degree in event management, sports management, business administration, or a comparable qualification
• Several years’ professional experience in a managerial role within the context of major events
• Experience in building and leading teams and in managing complex organisational structures
• Experience in budget management, public procurement law and tendering processes
• Strong strategic skills, organisational ability and communication skills
• Excellent proficiency in MS Office and project management tools
• A strong hands-on approach, resilience and the ability to make decisions in dynamic situations
• Excellent written and spoken German and English; knowledge of other languages is an advantage
• Willingness to work flexible hours, particularly during the event phase
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Your tasks

Reporting to the COO and working closely with the Sport & Venue Director, you will be responsible for the following areas:

• Strategic and operational management of the Event Services department, covering transport, logistics, security, medical services, accreditation, catering and ticketing
• Building and leading teams, managing collaboration and ensuring efficient processes
• Development and refinement of concepts for the Event Services division
• Commissioning and coordination of external service providers for the Event Services division
• Close collaboration with event venues, authorities and local partner organisations
• Responsibility for budget planning, quality standards and operational implementation during the event phase
• Primary cross-functional point of contact in internal steering group meetings and with stakeholders

Our offer

• The opportunity to play an active role in shaping one of the world’s largest sporting events as part of a dynamic, international team, thereby contributing to a peaceful, fair and diverse society.
• A challenging role in which you can help develop processes and actively support the success of The World Games.
• Modern office spaces in an attractive location and flexible working arrangements – an environment that promotes teamwork and efficient working.
• A fixed-term position until 31 October 2029 with remuneration in accordance with pay grade 11 of the TVöD VKA (subject to appropriate qualifications).

Your profile

• A degree in sports management, sports science, event management or a comparable qualification
• Several years’ experience in organising sporting competitions, ideally in an international setting or at multi-sport events
• High level of expertise in dealing with sports federations and sport-specific requirements
• Experience in leading teams and managing complex processes
• Organisational skills, a confident manner and strong communication skills
• Very good written and spoken German and English; knowledge of other languages would be an advantage
• High level of commitment, resilience and flexibility, particularly during the event phase

Your tasks

Under the leadership of the Sport & Venue Director, you will take responsibility for the Sport division and help shape its strategic and operational direction. This includes, in particular:

• Establishing, managing and providing specialist leadership for the Sport division (covering more than 30 sports) and its sub-units: Competition Management, Doping Control and Sport Presentation
• Responsibility for budget planning within the Sport division
• Overseeing the sporting preparation of all disciplines in close cooperation with national and international federations
• Coordinating sport-specific requirements for venues, procedures, equipment and safety standards
• Ensuring that competitions are conducted professionally and in accordance with the rules
• Overseeing the Sports Presentation concept (e.g. show elements, staging, presentation, entrance and award ceremony procedures) whilst ensuring a high-quality event experience
• Cross-functional coordination and ensuring smooth collaboration with the Timing Scoring & Results, Broadcast, Venues, Event Services, Communications and Volunteers departments