Job Description - IT Manager

• To work closely with FIFA to prepare an overall project plan for all IT requirements (network & hardware) for the tournament and any ancillary events. 
• Ensure selection of competent & experienced service providers in line with the LOC procurement policies to provide the required IT networking & hardware setup.
• To understand and design networking diagrams as per FIFA requirements including stipulated security layers such as firewalls or physical network separation, VLAN technology and VPN tunnels. 
• Identity suitable venue level IT managers and train them to ensure consistent delivery across all venues of the tournament.
• Identify the volunteer requirements for IT management and ensure proper training is provided to them across all the venues.  To prepare a master schedule for the installation and implementation of IT requirements across all venues considering the activation dates of specific functional areas across the tournament. 
• To provision for flexibility and contingency planning while monitoring cost components in service elements for IT items to ensure minimum deviation in event delivery.  
• Work with the Head of Technical Services in the application of systems of budget control within the functional area and supervise the compliance of the
  same by venue teams. 
• Prepare the final report including all key milestones for the IT functional area for the Tournament including the closure of accounts of all IT suppliers. 
• Develop the work in a manner consistent with the values of the organization. 
• Involvement in other functions that may be required by the LOC Leadership from time to time. 

Candidate Profile:

• Professional with a minimum 3 years´ experience in the area of IT in international sports events in India 
• Clear understanding of all IT elements, functionality, limitations and network
  architecture
• Ability to source staff, lead teams and coordinate with internal and external
  stakeholders in a professional manner. 
• Meticulous, detail oriented with a strong ability to organize and structure
  planning to support on ground delivery. 
• Budget control and efficiency along with a clear understanding of cash flow.
• Capacity to elaborate reports on ICT or Accreditations for the LOC Leadership.
• Advance level in Microsoft Office Platforms, particularly Excel, Word and 
  PowerPoint. 
• Strong analytical capability. 
• Proven capability to work calmly under pressure in a team environment.