Senior Manager Operational Readiness
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About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Manager Operational Readiness to lead planning, integration, testing, and validation for tournament venues. You will ensure all functional areas, stakeholders, and service providers are prepared for successful tournament delivery.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, integration, testing, validation, and operational readiness program for all tournament venues
- Implement the Operational Readiness Framework and maintain the Operational Readiness Master Plan
- Coordinate cross functional operational integration and facilitate readiness training and exercises
- Conduct readiness reviews and audits, track progression, and prepare executive reports
- Provide leadership support during tournament time operations and issue resolution
Requirements
- Experience in operational readiness, event planning, or venue operations
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
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Role Overview
- The Senior Manager Operational Readiness is responsible for leading the planning, integration, testing, validation, and operational readiness program for all tournament venues and associated operations.
- The role ensures that all functional areas, venues, stakeholders, systems, workforce, and service providers are prepared to successfully deliver tournament operations from pre event through tournament time.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Readiness Planning: Implement the Operational Readiness Framework, execute readiness methodologies, maintain the Operational Readiness Master Plan.
- Oversee readiness activities across 2 competition cities and associated non competition sites.
- Coordinate venue operational integration and transition activities.
- Lead cross functional operational integration and facilitate readiness training programme: tabletop exercises, functional exercises, venue operational tests, simulation exercises, test events.
- Identify interdependencies and operational risks between functions.
- Conduct readiness reviews and audits across venues and functions.
- Prepare executive reports and readiness status updates for senior leadership.
- Provide leadership support during tournament time operations and issue resolution.
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