LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.The Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games will be hosted in Los Angeles, California in 2028, returning to the United States for the first time in over 30 years. 2028 will be the first time LA hosts the Paralympic Games, creating an opportunity to expand awareness, understanding and inclusion of people with disabilities.LA28, the organizers for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, is on a mission to create an unparalleled Games experience for athletes, fans, partners, our community and our people. Our vision is to collectively create what’s next through sport, community and the power of our differences.The LA28 organizing committee is an independent, non-profit organization that is privately funded and governed by a board of directors.Values and Behaviors:

Optimism

– Embody a positive, enthusiastic, and solution-oriented attitude in everything we do; challenge the status quo, inspire and support one another to achieve our best.Integrity

– We communicate openly and honestly, listen, and respectfully value multiple perspectives; we do what we say and are accountable for everything we do.Excellence

– We hold ourselves to the highest standard and expectations; we live our values and truths and persevere through challenges.Inclusion

– We seek to represent, include, empower and level the playing field; our work reflects the communities we serve and the world in which we live.Co-Creation

– We are authors of a shared story. Everyone contributes their unique voice to our shared mission.Boldness

– We embrace creativity, courage and outside-the-box thinking; we are unafraid to take risks and explore unconventional solutions.SummaryThe Portfolio Lead – Experience, Engagement, and Impact is part of the Planning and Programs Team reporting into the Project Management Group. This role is responsible for working closely with leaders from the portfolio like Torch Relay, Ceremonies, Legacy, and Culture to ensure integrated planning and detailed understanding of the status of projects and programs.Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external teams is essential to providing strong oversight, portfolio management, assurance, and governance in this position. This is a highly collaborative role and is best for someone who enjoys working with a team to make sense of complex and sometimes contradictory information to solve problems.The ideal candidate will have experience interfacing with senior leaders and executives in a fast-paced dynamic environment. They will have overseen large portfolios of projects end to end and have a combination of hard project management skills and excellent interpersonal skills.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain overall integrated view of scope and status across the Experience, Impact and Engage portfolios.Implementing the OCOG processes, standards, and reporting for project management within the portfolios.Managing and assuring the portfolio roadmaps, master schedule, RADIO reporting and management.Setting up and managing the portfolio governance.Providing project management expertise and resources within the portfolio.Background and Requirements5+ years experience managing complex portfolio of programs or projects.Broad generalist knowledge across community impact programs and event marketing.Experience managing and reporting on Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Decisions, and Opportunities.Ability to analyze data to inform senior leadership for decision-making.Knowledge of setting up and managing governance structures.Expertise in using project management tools (SmartSheet experience preferred).Physical Requirements and Working ConditionsAbility to work On-site in an office environment, based in Los Angeles, CA.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong leadership abilities to guide and mentor project teams.Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple projects.Creative and effective problem-solving skills.Education / Training / CertificationsExperience working in Management Consulting or business analysis roles.Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, or a related field.Ongoing professional development in program and project management.Submission RequirementsAn application should be accompanied by a cover letter and a resume.The annual base salary range for this position is $115,000 – 130,000.LA28 is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination.Apply for this job#J-18808-Ljbffr