Job Description
Are you ready to leave a legacy? The 2026 Olympic & Paralympic Games will be the world's largest sporting event, hosted across three nations. We are looking for a visionary Senior Technical Project Manager to lead the architectural overhaul of our legacy systems and ensure seamless digital experiences for millions of attendees.
As a key member of the 2026 Tech Coalition, you will bridge the gap between high-level strategy and technical execution. You will manage a complex portfolio of projects, drive cross-functional collaboration, and ensure that our infrastructure is scalable, secure, and ready for global consumption.
Responsibilities
- Lead the full project lifecycle (SDLC) for the 2026 infrastructure rollout, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
- Manage cross-functional teams, including developers, engineers, and external vendors, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
- Implement and enforce Agile methodologies to ensure rapid iteration and high-quality deliverables.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks before they impact the critical Games schedule.
- Collaborate with executive stakeholders to define technical roadmaps and align them with business goals.
- Oversee the migration of legacy systems to modern cloud architectures.
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years of experience in Technical Project Management, Program Management, or Product Management within the technology sector.
- Experience working on large-scale government, event, or infrastructure projects is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (Docker/Kubernetes).
- PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent advanced project management certification.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical jargon for non-technical stakeholders.
- Proven track record of leading diverse, remote, and hybrid teams.