IPTV & CATV Manager

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.

Reporting organizationally to the Senior Telecom Manager, the CATV/IPTV Manager will be a key member of the FWWC27 Technology team, and work in close collaboration with the Technology teams based in Brazil and Zurich and other key individuals responsible for delivering the CATV and IPTV solutions required for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Manage the CATV/IPTV service planning, delivery, and operations for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027.

The service includes: o   CATV and IPTV systems in Stadia and IBCC o   Streaming to various platforms o   VOD services  o   TVs in all FWWC27 Venues Organize procurement of CATV/IPTV services, manage the selected supplier Review Legacy and Overlay CATV/IPTV design documentation and ensure it meets FIFA requirements. Actively participate in the scope and R&R definition, liaison with different stakeholders, including Host Broadcaster, Stadia, CATV/IPTV suppliers etc.

Lead the CATV/IPTV infrastructure design, implementation and integration, ensuring it meets FIFA Standards and requirements Overseeing the effective and efficient usage of Legacy Network services.  Ensure the Project scope, timelines and budget are respected by all the stakeholders. Track the progress of CATV/IPTV Infrastructure implementation, report status, issues and risks related to Infrastructure projects and operations, according to Technology governance and keep counterparts aligned   Liaise with and / or support other projects in clarifying requirements, adhering to robust change management protocol.  Deliver technical guidance, coaching & mentoring to team members, including preparation of good practice and educational material for personnel Education University degree or similar higher education, in Information Technology, Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering or related field Experience Strong experience in CATV/IPTV Experience in the Sports / major event industry Proven track record of successful delivery of complex CATV/IPTV Infrastructure Projects Experience in Management of distributed international team of telecom experts and professional Skills & Competencies Manager with experience in similar projects Good knowledge of venue technology services across major sporting events  Strong IT skills and relevant knowledge in CATV/IPTV/Streaming Services, including infrastructure design, implementation, integration and connectivity.  Should have broad understanding of CATV/IPTV, Streaming and Broadcast Infrastructure and Information Technologies in Sport Events and sufficient experience in design, commissioning and operation of following protocols/technologies: H.264/H.265 encoding, Multicast, SRT, RTMP, DVB, fiber convertors, etc.

Ability to always maintain a professional demeanour. Consistently interacts professionally and works productively with all levels of employee  Excellent cross group collaboration skills and demonstrated ability to lead virtual teams across groups, conflict management and driving consensus to deliver on program milestones   Good Leadership skills and able to manage and motivate other team members  Highly adept at consulting, negotiating, communicating, consensus building and facilitation Excellent verbal and written communication, training, and presentation skills Ability to adapt speech to audience coming from a broad spectrum of disciplines and with various levels of technical knowledge Leadership and accountability across all areas of relevance   Strong political acumen and adaptable to a wide range of working environments Certifications & Requirements  Proficiency in any other FIFA language (FR / ES / GER) is an asset Willing to travel within Brazil (up to 30%), with some trips with a long duration (15 days or more) Fluent in English (spoken and written) Fluent in Portuguese (spoken and written) Ability to re-locate to Rio de Janeiro.