Director, Telecoms Engineering

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

As Director, Telecom Program Radio and Spectrum, you own delivery of the Mission Critical Radio Communications and Spectrum Management services for every LA28 venue. You will oversee end-to-end milestone execution, mitigating bottlenecks so services are delivered on schedule and aligned to strategic goals from planning through to Games-time operation. You are the operational bridge between regulators, telecom suppliers, and venue teams. It suits an experienced program leader who can establish a mission-critical communications operation from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide project delivery oversight to ensure that the Radio Communication systems are delivered meeting the needs of operational user groups in line with LA28's service requirements across competition and non-competition venues. This requires a complex mix of network capacity, fleetmap creation, asset management, device configuration and user training.

• Ensure LA28 successfully implements Spectrum Management operations. This requires a complex mix of channel plan creation, temporary release of frequencies/bands, stakeholder management, application processing, licensing, testing and tagging, monitoring, interference investigation and enforcement.

• Serve as primary operational liaison across regulators (FCC and NTIA), telecom suppliers, venue management, and internal teams for escalation and compliance to ensure success through the various phases of planning, readiness and operational delivery of the Games.

• Management of risks and issues, by undertaking daily risk/issue identification, response planning and resolution, articulate and escalate as required.

• Ensure robust policies and processes are defined, communicated and implemented.

• Manage daily operations to ensure interference free RF spectrum and effective operations of radio communication systems in line with agreed service levels.

Required Competencies

• 8+ years of telecom program and project management experience, ideally within large-scale, complex events or venue environments.

• End-to-end program delivery expertise covering budget oversight, risk management, vendor accountability, and operational leadership through complex events.

• Broad wireless telecom knowledge with deep expertise in wireless systems, and radio communications for mission-critical event operations.

• Deep understanding of telecom regulatory environments and spectrum management, with FCC collaboration experience a strong advantage.

• Proven cross-functional stakeholder management and executive-level communication, reporting program status to senior leadership and managing critical escalations.

Valued Experience

• Broader telecom knowledge spanning WAN, LAN and Wi-Fi.

• Knowledge and experience with broadcast networks and systems.

• Knowledge and hands-on experience with MCPTT radio systems.

• Knowledge and experience telecom network monitoring

What We Offer

• The opportunity to lead the telecom program for an Olympic and Paralympic Games.

• A collaborative, inclusive team guided by optimism, integrity, excellence, and boldness.

• Meaningful ownership of a communications programme you shape from the ground up.

• Work with lasting, visible impact on Los Angeles and the legacy of the Games.

What This Role Means for the Games

Almost nothing at the Games works without communication. Your programme keeps broadcast feeds, radio channels, and venue networks running when a delayed decision costs a session. That reliability is invisible when it works, and it is what lets every other team in Los Angeles do their job.

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.

Compensation

The annual base salary range for this position is $126,000 – $182,000.

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.

Accommodation

LA28 is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require an accommodation at any stage, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Equal Opportunity

LA28 is committed to fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. LA28 will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and all applicable laws. We strive to build a team that is inclusive and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.