At FIFA26, our vision is to unite the world through the greatest sporting event of all time. The FIFA World Cup 26™ will mark the first time that the tournament will feature 48 teams and be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico and the USA. This new format will redefine excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement among fans and players across North America and all over the world. Now is your time to become a game changer and join the workforce that will plan and deliver this extraordinary and unforgettable experience.
THE POSITION Reporting to the Parking and Permitting Manager, the Parking and Permitting Coordinator will play a pivotal role within the FIFA26 Transport team, collaborating closely with the Traffic Management and Venue Transport Teams. The Supervisor will support the planning and implementation of parking and permitting strategies across all official competition and non-competition sites, including stadiums and training venues. A core focus of this role will involve assisting with the planning, implementation, and lifecycle management of the Vehicle Access and Parking Permit Scheme (VAPPS), a centralized system designed to control access and parking.
Knowledge of event parking software systems, particularly within North American stadiums, is essential. The Supervisor will also help to oversee parking and permitting operations and manage the VAPPs lifecycle and VAPP Office.
Key responsibilities include: Assist the Parking and Permitting Manager with tournament wide VAPP requirements (digital and printed).
- Assist the Parking and Permitting Manager with tournament wide VAPP requirements (digital and printed).
- Collaborate with FIFA constituent groups to identify requirements that support vehicle movement to, from, and within competition and non-competition venues.
- Assist in managing a robust VAPP database system to ensure accurate data capture and use throughout the lifecycle of FIFA26 and related pre-events (e.g., FIFA Club World Cup 2025, Final Draw).
- Liaise with client services and functional areas to collect VAPP requirements.
- Manage stadium parking numbers to align parking capacity with the correct number of VAPPs allocated and distributed to constituent groups.
- Liaise with Bus and Fleet Management, Venue Teams, and Site and Facility sub-projects to determine accurate VAPP quantities based on operational needs.
- Assist in coordinating layouts of competition and non-competition car park facilities with Venue Transport Managers.
- Manage VAPP boards related to car park operations. · Ensure compliance with VAPP Policies and Procedures, operations plans, training guides, client guides, and securing approval from stakeholders.
- Support the management of a centralized application and distribution process for VAPPs, based on approved policies.
- Manage a VAPP help desk to address staff and stakeholder queries and requests during the tournament.
- Implement an issue resolution process to address VAPP-related challenges efficiently.
- Oversee a team of VAPP Coordinators to execute VAPP processes, including distribution and system implementation, across all tournament venues.
YOUR PROFILE ACCOUNTABILITY: Demonstrate commitment to responsibilities and objectively analyze one’s behavior, while assuming consequences of one’s own actions and/or decisions and learning from one’s mistakes.
DECISION MAKING: Ability to identify and swiftly make decisions in critical situations, take initiative and calculated risks, explore alternative solutions, and respond promptly to unforeseen circumstances.
INCLUSIVITY: Achieve shared organizational objectives by sharing information with colleagues across all levels and divisions, tangibly influencing others, and maintaining a network of support contacts.
INITIATIVE: Capacity to break new ground, look for unconventional solutions, and produce fresh ideas.
INNOVATION: Capacity to break new ground, look for unconventional solutions, and produce fresh ideas.
LEADERSHIP: Ability to lead one’s contacts/colleagues/partners, encourage teamwork, and delegate authority / decision-making power, as needed, to produce the expected results and make efficient use of the team’s skills and talents.
VISION: Ability to perceive the organization's global environmental impact, anticipate decision consequences, grasp organizational missions, and formulate strategic plans.
Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Transport, Civil Engineering, Project management, Event Management, Major Sport events or a combination of education and experience relating to position.
- Master’s Degree is an additional asset
Work Experience
- Minimum of 1-3 years Transport work experience: ideally within the NFL, Major League sports, or major tier 1 events. (e.g. Super Bowls, CFP, Concerts or international Soccer)
- Transport operations experience within at least one international mega event, ideally more than one world class sport event (e.g. World Cup and/or Olympic Games, Regional football tournaments, etc.)
- Experience in planning and delivering a transport parking permit program and operating within a venue transport related role at a major event.
- Experience working in multi-functional event organizations and in dynamic and fast paced environments.
- Experience of leading a team and proven project delivery experience
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Languages
- Fluent in English (written and spoken)
- Spanish and/or French proficiency is a plus
Technology
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools
- Stadium technology parking schemes
- AutoCAD or Revit Certification is a plus
- Experience in data management systems (e.g. PARCS, Digital Parking Platforms or Parking Access Control Systems and Applications)
