Senior Manager, Media Village Housing

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are on a singular mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that this city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and our community.  

The 2028 Games mark the return of the Summer Games to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years and Los Angeles' third time hosting an Olympic Games and first time welcoming the Paralympic Games. This presents the unique and exciting opportunity to celebrate our legacy with the Games and push the Olympic and Paralympic Movements forward, writing a new chapter of Games history in Los Angeles.  

Putting on an Olympic and Paralympic Games is a team sport. To build a Games unlike any the world has seen before, we need the best team in place–a team full of diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise. We are guided by the following set of values and behaviors–optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co-creation and boldness–and look forward to hearing about how your past experiences align with them.

Senior Manager, Media Village Housing & Workforce Housing Allocation:

he Senior Manager, Media Village and Workforce Housing Allocation is responsible for the full allocation, inventory control, and bed‑management framework across LA28's Media Village and university‑based Workforce Housing programs. This role serves as the primary operational and systems lead for all housing assignments and is the central deputy responsible for the room/bed allocation systems supporting both housing environments. 

The position designs and governs allocation models, oversees system configuration and data structures, and ensures full synchronization between the Accommodations Management System (AMS), Workforce Housing PMS platforms, and Media Village housing systems. During Games‑time, this role directs real‑time allocation operations, system issue resolution, and occupancy reporting. Following the Olympic Games, the role supports reconciliation for all housing sites and assists with the transition to hotel‑based Paralympic housing. 

This role reports to the Director, Housing Operations. 

Key Responsibilities:

Allocation Strategy and Operational Ownership

• Lead the development, implementation, and execution of the Media Village and Workforce Housing allocation models and maintain alignment between both frameworks. 
• Define allocation logic, prioritization rules, population criteria, and room assignment workflows across all housing programs.
• Ensure readiness and allocation accuracy for Media Village residents and Workforce Housing populations.
• Serve as the single point of accountability for bed inventory management, capacity balancing, room type optimization, and cross-site allocation control. 
• Lead post Games reconciliation for all Media Village and Workforce Housing sites, ensuring complete and accurate final occupancy and billing records. 

Systems Leadership and Data Control

• Serve as the systems lead for Media Village housing platforms and the primary deputy for AMS and Workforce Housing PMS environments.
• Configure all property inventories, room types, housing blocks, occupancy parameters, and business rules across all housing sites.
• Manage system integrations connecting AMS, Workforce Housing PMS, and Media Village platforms, ensuring stable data flow, synchronized updates, and unified reporting.
• Establish and maintain data governance standards, operational documentation, SOPs, and controls governing allocation accuracy and change management. 

Cross Functional Coordination

• Partner with PEM, Workforce Planning, Accreditation, Arrivals & Departures, Transport, Media Operations, Broadcast, and other Functional Areas to align allocations with operational plans and Games time requirements.
• Coordinate with Media Village operators and university housing partners to ensure configuration accuracy, occupancy reconciliation, and operational consistency.
• Support the operational shift from university housing to hotel-based Paralympic accommodations after the Olympic Games. 

Training, Testing, and Games Time Delivery

• Lead system training for LA28 staff, university partners, Media Village operators, and temporary workforce.
• Conduct full-scale readiness exercises, simulations, and allocation drills.
• Direct real-time allocation operations during Games time, including issue resolution, lastminute reallocations, and system troubleshooting.
• Produce daily occupancy, allocation, and forecasting reports for leadership. 

Background & Requirements:

• 7+years of experience in largescale housing operations, university housing, media accommodations, or institutional property management.
• Demonstrated experience in allocation modeling, PMS/AMS configuration, or enterprise housing systems. 
• Experience in major event housing operations or Olympic/Paralympic environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of property management workflows including reservations, inventory control, group bookings, and reporting.
• Background working with technology teams on integrations, APIs, and multisystem data environments.
• High analytical ability and strong attention to detail.
• Experience developing and delivering training for system users. 

Expectations:

• Maintains strict accuracy of allocations and system data across all housing programs.
• Builds strong working relationships with Media Village operators, university partners, and internal LA28 functions. 
• Operates decisively and clearly under pressure. 
• Demonstrates adaptability and disciplined operational execution. 

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, information systems, business administration, or related field ; master's preferred.
• Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) strongly preferred. 
• Technical coursework or certification in systems configuration, databases, or data integration preferred. 
• Familiarity with enterprise housing systems or media accommodation platforms is an advantage. 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Based in Los Angeles with frequent travel to Media Village and university housing sites.
• Ability to move across large residential or campus environments for extended periods.
• Requires evenings, weekends, and extended shifts during Games time.
• Ability to operate effectively in high-pressure real-time environments. 

The annual base salary range for this position is $105,000 - $140,000. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28's operational business needs and applicable law.

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

LA28 is committed to fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. LA28 will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and all applicable laws. We strive to build a team that is inclusive and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team. 

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