EURO Ceremonies Manager

Job informationDivision/Unit: Club Competitions Operations Events / Division ManagementContract type: Max-termLocation: Nyon (WFH up to one day per week)Start date: 01/03/2027End date: 31/08/2028Main goalThe Ceremonies project provides a compelling experience and amazing images to all target groups in the UEFA EURO 2028 stadiums and for millions of television viewers worldwide. The Ceremonies Manager serves as the primary point of accountability for the delivery of the UEFA EURO opening, closing and cup ceremonies, and acts as the senior representative of the Ceremonies project within UEFA and across external partners.
This role is based in Nyon and covers Cardiff, Manchester and London. As a result, travel will be required for venue working visits, to meet with the agencies and suppliers, and to deliver on-site operations.

Key responsibilities
Project managementOverseeing the end-to-end delivery of the UEFA EURO 2028 ceremoniesLeading the master planning process, ensuring all milestones are achieved for a seamless executionMonitoring project timelines, risks and dependencies across the project workstreamEstablishing reporting structures and providing regular updates to the Senior ManagerDeveloping contingency and crisis-management plans to ensure smooth operationsOperationsEnsuring the full integration of ceremony operations with other UEFA venue-related functions, such as accreditation, access, venue management, volunteers, technical services, broadcast and giant screen operationsOverseeing the planning and execution of rehearsalsMonitoring operational readiness and approving final delivery plansLeading the integration of the official main artist in the ceremonies, where requiredEnsuring agencies deliver the approved creative concept against contractual obligations, budgets and quality standardsActing as the main escalation point for ceremony-related challengesFacilitating alignment across stakeholder groupsContract and budget managementLeading the process to appoint agencies and any other relevant suppliers, including preparing tender documents, defining agency scope, and performing technical and financial evaluations in close cooperation with the procurement teamNegotiating and overseeing production contracts with agencies and other suppliersMonitoring expenditure and approving budget allocationsOwning and managing the ceremonies budgetLeading cost reconciliation and reporting during and following the tournamentTeam managementLeading and coaching the EURO ceremonies teamSupporting knowledge sharingPromoting inclusive leadership and effective cross-functional collaborationRequirementsExperience:more than 7 years experience in project management in live eventsmore than 7 years experience in event managementEducation:Bachelor's degree in project management or event managementLanguages:Fluent in EnglishOther

requirements:
Relocation to Switzerland/France is expectedFamiliar with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and TeamsProficient in budget managementWillingness to travelStrong organisational skillsAbility to deliver multiple projects within scope, budget and non-negotiable deadlinesExperience managing significant contracts with agencies/suppliersEnjoy leading a teamDesirable:Proven experience in a multicultural business environment, preferably linked to international sports eventsKnowledge of ceremonies and other broadcast eventsKnowledge of UEFA projects and their interaction with ceremoniesExperience working in the three stadiums hosting the ceremoniesUEFA welcomes applications from all, actively working to ensure that we are an inclusive employer that finds the best candidate for our positions, regardless of aspects such as sex, gender identification, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity or nationality.