Maps & Plans Venue Manager

Duration: ASAP - March 2027

Venue Mapping & Planning

• Lead the development, maintenance, and distribution of all venue maps and operational plans.
• Manage master venue drawings, layouts, and spatial documentation across multiple venues.
• Produce and maintain venue zoning plans, access plans, circulation plans, and operational overlays.
• Ensure venue plans accurately reflect tournament requirements and operational changes.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Collaborate with Venue Management, Security, Safety, Accreditation, Transport, Broadcast, Workforce, Medical, Commercial, and other functional areas.
• Gather operational requirements from stakeholders and translate them into detailed venue plans.
• Facilitate review and approval processes for venue layouts and operational plans.
• Coordinate updates and revisions to ensure alignment across all functions.

Documentation & Version Control

• Establish and maintain document control procedures for venue plans and drawings.
• Ensure all stakeholders have access to the latest approved versions.
• Manage drawing registers, revision logs, and plan distribution processes.
• Implement consistent standards and templates across all venues.

Operational Readiness

• Support venue operational planning workshops and readiness exercises.
• Provide mapping and planning support for test events and tournament operations.
• Coordinate venue plan updates during the event period to accommodate operational changes.
• Support incident management and command centre requirements through accurate mapping information.

Technical Management

• Manage CAD, GIS, and venue planning documentation systems.
• Ensure all plans meet required technical standards and project guidelines.
• Coordinate with consultants, architects, venue owners, and infrastructure teams regarding venue drawings and layouts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Engineering, GIS, Construction Management, Event Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in venue planning, infrastructure planning, CAD management, GIS, architecture, stadium operations, or major event delivery.
• Experience working on large-scale sporting events, entertainment events, exhibitions, mega-projects, or venue developments is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of venue operations and operational planning requirements.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced project environment.
• Excellent organizational and document management skills.
• Strong communication and coordination abilities.
• Technical Skills
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Experience with GIS platforms (ArcGIS preferred).
• Knowledge of Revit, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or similar design software is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of technical drawings, venue layouts, and spatial planning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Experience

• Candidates with experience in the following environments are highly encouraged to apply:
• International sporting events
• FIFA, AFC, UEFA, Olympic or major tournament projects
• Stadium operations and venue management
• Large-scale entertainment events and festivals
• Infrastructure and giga-project developments
• Exhibition and convention centre operations

What We Offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a globally recognized sporting event.
• Exposure to international best practices in tournament and venue operations.
• Collaborative and multicultural working environment.
• Competitive compensation package