Manager, Accommodation, FIFA World Cup 2026

2 weeks ago


Miami, Florida, United States teamworkonline Full time
Reporting organisationally to the Head of Accommodation, the Accommodation Manager will be a key member of the FIFA26 Operational Services team, and work in close collaboration with the FIFA Zurich Project team and other key individuals responsible for delivering Accommodation efforts for the FIFA World Cup 2026 that for the first time ever, is hosting 48 teams and 1,200+ players across 3 countries and 16 venues. This role will be responsible for managing lodging and hotel-related arrangements for the event, ensuring a smooth and comfortable experience for participants and attendees while providing leadership to entire Accommodations function. Further, this role will have a range of responsibilities, including the selection and contracting of hotels, room allocations and reservations, room inventory management, account management, quality assurance, and overall management of aspects related to accommodations for the event.
THE POSITION The main responsibilities and oversights of the Accommodation Manager for the FIFA World Cup 26TM include:
  • Lead and/or support in the selection and contracting process of VIP, Staff, Team, and other hotels, ensuring they meet quality standards, capacity requirements, and comply with contractual obligations.
  • Support in the execution of the overall accommodation strategy, considering the diverse needs of participants, teams, officials, core and non-core guests.
  • Management of a cluster of cities accommodations within the budget, tracking expenditures and optimizing cost efficiencies without compromising quality and comfort.
  • Oversee hotel room block, hotel communications and reservation management
  • Organize site visits and be responsible for on-site operations and hotel management
  • Lead portions of the respective project team during preparation, on-site operation and reconciliation phase of FWC26
  • Uphold and enforce high standards of customer service, ensuring participants and guests have a memorable and enjoyable experience during their stay.
  • Establish and manage relationships with the hotel industry and with the different Functional Areas within FIFA26 to ensure records of accommodation bookings, rooming lists, and related information comply with data integrity and protection regulations.
  • Manage the reconciliation, billing and closeout for assigned cities
  • Manage staff as pertaining to the portion of the event
  • Support in the implementation of contingency plans to address unforeseen changes, cancellations, or emergencies in accommodation arrangements.
  • Lead and provide support as necessary for various ancillary projects taking place in the leadup to the World Cup.
  • Stay updated with industry trends, regulations, best practices, and innovations in the accommodation environment, applying relevant knowledge to enhance the overall accommodation operation for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

YOUR PROFILE
  • Bachelor's Degree or similar level of education
  • 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



  • Miami, Florida, United States teamworkonline Full time

    Reporting organizationally to the Head of Accommodation, the Accommodation Manager will be a key member of the FIFA26 Operational Services team, and work in close collaboration with the FIFA Zurich Project team and other key individuals responsible for delivering Accommodation efforts for the FIFA World Cup 2026 that for the first time ever, is hosting 48...


  • Miami, Florida, United States teamworkonline Full time

    Reporting organisationally to the Executive Director, Operational Services, the Manager, Travel will be a key member of the FIFA26 Travel team, and work in close collaboration with FIFA Zurich key collaborators and other key individuals responsible for managing all aspects of travel logistics, arrangements, and coordination for teams, officials, and guests...


  • Miami, Florida, United States teamworkonline Full time

    Reporting organisationally to the Executive Director, Operational Services, the Manager, Travel will be a key member of the FIFA26 Travel team, and work in close collaboration with FIFA Zurich key collaborators and other key individuals responsible for managing all aspects of travel logistics, arrangements, and coordination for teams, officials, and guests...


  • Miami, Florida, United States teamworkonline Full time

    Reporting organisationally to the Head of Human Rights, the Accessibility Manager will be a key member of the FIFA26 Sustainability & Human Rights team, This role will be responsible for supporting the successful implementation of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Sustainability & Human Rights Strategy with a particular focus on accessibility and inclusivity. THE...


  • Miami, Florida, United States teamworkonline Full time

    At FIFA26, our vision is to unite the world through the greatest sporting event of all time. The FIFA World Cup 26TM 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...


  • Miami, Florida, United States teamworkonline Full time

    Reporting organizationally to the FIFA26 USA Head of Environment, the Environmental Manager will work in close collaboration with the other members of the FIFA26 Sustainability & Human Rights team, the FIFA Sustainability & Environment Department and other key individuals to promote and ensure environmental protection throughout FIFA World Cup 2026...


  • Miami, Florida, United States teamworkonline Full time

    Reporting organisationally to the Director of Broadcast Production, Operations & Services, the Broadcast Operations & Services Senior Manager will be responsible for overseeing the preparation and delivery of broadcast facilities and services at stadia for the FIFA World Cup 2026 / FIFA Club World Cup 2025. Further, this role will oversee broadcast...


  • Miami, Florida, United States teamworkonline Full time

    Reporting organizationally to the FIFA26 USA Head of Environment, the Environmental Manager will work in close collaboration with the other members of the FIFA26 Sustainability & Human Rights team, the FIFA Sustainability & Environment Department and other key individuals to promote and ensure environmental protection throughout FIFA World Cup 2026...


  • Miami, Florida, United States teamworkonline Full time

    Sitting within the Operations Department, Venue Management along with Dressing and Signage, Fan Operations, Team Services and Competition Management aims to deliver the most engaging, innovative, and accessible World Cup experience for all players, fans, partners, and the community. Reporting to the Venue Operations Director, the Venue Management Training...


  • Miami, Florida, United States teamworkonline Full time

    Reporting organisationally to the Senior Telecom Manager, the CATV/IPTV 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 delivering the CATV and IPTV solutions required for the FIFA World Cup 2026 operations. THE...


  • Miami, Florida, United States teamworkonline Full time

    Sitting within the Operations Department, Venue Management along with Dressing and Signage, Fan Operations, Team Services and Competition Management aims to deliver the most engaging, innovative, and accessible World Cup experience for all players, fans, partners, and the community. Reporting to the Venue Operations Director, the Venue Management Training...


  • Miami, Florida, United States teamworkonline Full time

    Reporting organisationally to the Head of Strategy and Governance, the Strategy Manager will be a key member of the FIFA26 Planning and Integration team team, and work in close collaboration with the FIFA Zurich Project Office and other key individuals responsible for delivering the development and execution of an efficient and effective framework necessary...


  • Miami, Florida, United States teamworkonline Full time

    Reporting organizationally to the Director, Legal-US, the Counsel, Generalist for FIFA26 will serve as a generalist and be a key member of the FIFA26 Legal team and other key individuals responsible for providing legal advice and guidance on a wide range of legal matters related to the event, including contracts, compliance, intellectual property, and...


  • Miami, Florida, United States teamworkonline Full time

    Reporting organisationally to the Head of Strategy and Governance, the Strategy Manager will be a key member of the FIFA26 Planning and Integration team team, and work in close collaboration with the FIFA Zurich Project Office and other key individuals responsible for delivering the development and execution of an efficient and effective framework necessary...


  • Miami, Florida, United States teamworkonline Full time

    Sitting within the Operations Department, Venue Management along with Dressing and Signage, Fan Operations, Team Services and Competition Management aims to deliver the most engaging, innovative, and accessible World Cup experience for all players, fans, partners, and the community. Reporting organizationally to the Executive Director Operations and...


  • Miami, Florida, United States teamworkonline Full time

    Reporting organisationally to the Director, Legal-US, the Counsel, Generalist for FIFA26 will serve as a generalist and be a key member of the FIFA26 Legal team and other key individuals responsible for providing legal advice and guidance on a wide range of legal matters related to the event, including contracts, compliance, intellectual property, and...


  • Miami, Florida, United States teamworkonline Full time

    Reporting organisationally to the Senior Telecom Manager, the Network 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 delivering to manage all the networks planning, delivery, and operations for the FWC26 offices,...


  • Miami, Florida, United States teamworkonline Full time

    Reporting organizationally to the Senior Telecom Manager, the Senior Venue Network 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 delivering the legacy network infrastructure planning, delivery and operations for...


  • Miami, Florida, United States teamworkonline Full time

    Reporting organizationally to the Director Event Technology, the Data Protection Manager will be a key member of the FIFA26 Technology team and work in close collaboration with the teams in Mexico, Canada and Zurich and other key individuals responsible for providing expert legal assistance on data protection compliance requirements for the FIFA Men's World...


  • Miami, Florida, United States teamworkonline Full time

    Reporting organisationally to the Senior Telecom Manager, the network 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 delivering to manage all the networks planning, delivery, and operations for the FWC26 offices,...