EURO Cluster Technology & Overlay Services Manager
- Application Deadline: Feb. 16, 2026
- Nyon
- Hybrid
Job information
Division/Unit: UEFA Tournament Operations/ Technical Services & Overlay
Contract type: Max-term
Location: Nyon (WFH up to one day per week)
Start date: 01.08.2026
End date: 31.08.2028
Application deadline: 16.02.2026
Main goal
UEFA EURO 2028 will take place in the UK and Ireland, and we are looking for dedicated professionals to help deliver this major event.
As one of two Cluster Technical Services & Overlay Managers, the role translates centrally led TECH sub-projects into tailored solutions for nine host stadiums, oversees technical implementation, and ensures a smooth handover to Venue Technical Managers ahead of and during the tournament.
The role also supports other UEFA competitions (e.g. Nations League Finals, UEFA Women’s EURO) and is primarily based in Nyon, with temporary assignments at tournament venues as required.
Key responsibilities
- Acting as a link between UEFA EURO 2028 projects in Nyon, the local organisation structure and the respective cluster venues
- Liaising with the technical services and overlay suppliers and ensuring that the sub-projects are supplied with the services required, such as those relating to broadcasting and venue power, media tribune overlay, sound systems, venue TV services, containers, temperature control systems, tent structures, camera and presentation platforms, temporary pitch-view studios, cable bridges, water and wastewater systems, health and safety, technical approval, media services and infrastructural adaptions required in the venues
- Ensuring the establishment of a local Venue TECH team to plan and implement tournament operations in an open-minded, flexible and service-oriented manner
- Conducting detailed technical surveys of stadiums to document existing technical infrastructure
- Establishing an appropriate operation and reporting structure and effective workflow processes for the cluster
- Ensuring that technical services and overlay sub-projects are implemented in accordance with agreed milestones and service levels
- Ensuring compliance with general administrative, reporting, knowledge-management and debriefing processes
Great Place to Work
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Get access to different health and well-being activities
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Receive an annual recognition payment
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Get financial support for your health insurance costs
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Taste great food at our restaurant and benefit from a meal contribution
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Park with ease using our free parking spaces
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Travel at a reduced rate with a Swiss rail half-price card
Skills & Requirements
Requirements
Experience:
- More than 6 years of experience working in event production
- A minimum of 4 years of experience in cooperate, industrial or sports events
Languages:
- English / proficient
Other requirements:
- CAD (Auto CAD) / basic skills
- MS Office / Advanced
- Project Management / Advanced
- Relocation to Switzerland/France is expected
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About the company
UEFA – the Union of European Football Associations – is the game's governing body in Europe. It is a representative democracy, and is the umbrella organisation for 55 national football associations across Europe.
Our objectives are, among other things, to deal with all questions relating to European football, to promote football in a spirit of unity, solidarity, peace, understanding and fair play, without any discrimination on the basis of politics, race, religion, gender or any other reason, to safeguard the values of European football, to maintain relations with all stakeholders involved in European football, and to support and safeguard its member associations for the overall well-being of the European game.
We have a clear vision: a united European football family working together to improve enjoyment of the game.
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2. Online interview Depending on the role, we will hold either a short online interview or send you a request to record an online video interview. This is a chance for us to get to know you better - how you work, what motivates you and what are your expectations.
3. Face-to-face interviewDepending on the situation, we conduct approx. 1-2 hour online or face-to-face interviews and assessments that allow you to showcase your skills and personality.
4. Final decisionWhether your application was successful or not, you will receive meaningful feedback from us about your application.
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