Manager, Technology Contract and Performance, FIFA World Cup 2026

Reporting organisationally to the Director Event Technology Operations, the Technology Contract and Performance Manager will be a key member of the FIFA26 Technology team, and work in close collaboration with the Technology teams based in Canada, Mexico and Zurich and other key individuals responsible for overseeing the relationship, performance, and contract management of our strategic technology partners and suppliers. Drawing on your experience as part of significant sporting event, you will contribute to the success of this global spectacle.

THE POSITION

The main responsibilities and oversights of the Technology Contract and Performance Manager for the FIFA World Cup 26™ include:

• Overseeing a diverse portfolio of technology contracts, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations and performance standards.
• Developing and implementing a robust contract management strategy to streamline processes and enhance overall efficiency.
• Support the management of relationships across a large base of technology vendors and suppliers to foster collaboration and address any issues promptly.
• Leading negotiations for contract renewals, amendments, and extensions to ensure favorable terms and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and create contracts, NDAs, and SoWs using established templates.
• Proactively foster and nurture robust relationships within an ecosystem of partners and vendors, leveraging your experience from to benefit tournament in achieving its goals.
• Manage the governance and controls framework, in collaboration with project leads / SMEs.
• Proactively manage risks and issues within technology and change related to contract and performance management.
• Apply expertise in reporting financial spend (using tools such as Power BI, SAP, etc.) related to contracts, invoices, etc..
• Lead and oversee tender processes, including initiating and executing technology purchase requisitions via SAP in accordance with procurement guidelines.
• Coordinate multi-supplier/partner collaborations and contribute to decisions on supplier proposals to continually enhance services, including the development of an evaluation process.
• Document management of all tender documents, contracts, and invoices in accordance with the storage management requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring the execution of contracts follow the appropriate workflows via DocuSign.

YOUR PROFILE

• University degree or similar higher education, in Law
• Proven track record in managing and implementing Governance Processes.
• Extensive experience in running KPI/SLA driven engagement.
• Significant commercial and contract management experience.
• Proven track record in leading procurements.
• Strong understanding of suppliers and contract management.
• Industry knowledge and experience or understanding of the structure and organization of utilities and their core activities.
• Highly adept at consulting, negotiating, communicating, consensus building and facilitation.
• Strong political acumen and adaptable to a wide range of working environments.
• Minimum of 8 years overall technology contract management experience and minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role
• Experience in the sports / major event industry
• Proven track record of managing complex and high spend technology contracts across tier one telecoms and network providers
• Fluent in English
• Spanish and/or French proficiency is a plus
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools

About FWC2026

The FIFA World Cup 26™ will mark the first time that the tournament features 48 teams and will be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

This new format redefines excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement from fans and players in North America and all over the world. Now is your time to be a game changer and join the workforce that is planning and delivering this unique and unforgettable experience.