Manager, Energy Program Management

About the role

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance for any positions.

If you are based outside the Los Angeles area, we still welcome your application - we value talent from all geographic backgrounds and want to hear from you if you are able to work on-site in LA.

Role Purpose

You will deliver the power that brings LA28 venues to life for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. As Manager, Energy Program Management, you own end-to-end energy delivery at an assigned venue or set of venues, from electrical overlay design through installation and operations. You lead and develop a team of project managers and coordinate engineering teams, utility providers, contractors, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction so every venue has reliable power, on time and on budget, from test events through the Games.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end energy delivery at assigned Games venues through design, installation, and operations, owning timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Supervise a team of project managers, setting priorities and overseeing their venue workstreams.
• Lead the electrical overlay design process, running cross-functional meetings with engineering, design, and power delivery teams.
• Track and report deliverable status, issues logs, dashboards, meeting minutes, and change orders to keep leadership informed.
• Identify delivery risks and implement mitigations with contractors, utility providers, Authorities Having Jurisdiction, and partner functions.

Required Competencies

• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction or energy project management, including complex electrical projects across planning, design, and implementation.
• Bachelor's degree in project management, construction management, or a closely related field; or 5 years of equivalent experience in energy project management.
• Experience directly managing a team of project managers and working with senior executives across multiple functional areas.
• Strong experience with Smartsheet, plus Power BI, Tableau, or comparable reporting and project management tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and SharePoint for project documentation, collaboration, and reporting.

Valued Experience

• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience with temporary power systems and event overlay design.
• Power delivery experience for large-scale events, stadiums, or temporary venues.
• Design review and permitting experience with Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
• Experience coordinating with utility providers on capital improvement projects.

What We Offer

• Real ownership of the power that keeps Games venues running reliably.
• Leadership of a team of project managers across high-profile venues.
• Career-defining exposure to utilities, government agencies, and venue partners.
• A collaborative team that values pragmatic, on-the-ground delivery under real pressure.

What This Role Means for the Games

The power you deliver keeps competition, broadcast, and operations running at every venue you own. Your planning keeps the lights on for athletes, fans, and the world throughout the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Available to work onsite in our Downtown Los Angeles-based office.
• The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment.
• The LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment.
• Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods.
• Perform other duties as required; the role will evolve over time and may include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
• Travel as needed to stakeholder offices, government agencies, and Games venues and facilities.
• Ability to access active construction sites and venues under development, wearing required personal protective equipment.

Compensation

The annual base salary range for this position is $88,000 - $115,000. 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.