Senior Manager, Accessibility Planning and Delivery

The role

You will build how accessibility works across the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games by shaping venues, services, and systems. You will lead the Planning and Delivery team to turn accessibility standards into practical plans for venue infrastructure, temporary overlay, and Games-time operations.

What you will do

• Embed accessibility in venue design, overlay, and operational planning across competition and non-competition venues.
• Integrate accessibility into Games-time services and digital systems including ticketing, accreditation, and spectator and athlete services.
• Ensure compliance with accessibility laws and International Paralympic Committee (IPC) guides.
• Coordinate risk mitigation with venue partners.
• Serve as the senior escalation point for accessibility issues.
• Deliver readiness reports to Games leadership.
• Lead and mentor Managers and Associates.
• Conduct site visits and accessibility assessments across Games venues, including active construction sites and outdoor terrain.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, urban planning, event management, or related field; or 7 years of equivalent experience in accessibility planning.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in accessibility planning, infrastructure delivery, venue operations, mandated Event Accessibility Services, or large-scale event delivery.
• Working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), California Building Code (CBC), universal design, and mandated accessibility services.
• Experience reviewing technical drawings and venue plans to identify accessibility gaps and develop compliant solutions.
• Experience leading teams and complex cross-functional projects.
• Strong communication and risk management skills.
• Ability to work in an open floorplan working environment.
• Ability to conduct site visits across active construction sites and outdoor terrain.

Nice to have

• Certified Access Specialist (CASp) or equivalent accessibility credentials.
• Familiarity with the IPC Accessibility Guide.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting tools.
• Accessibility experience at major sporting or international events.
• Demonstrated commitment to disability inclusion, universal design, and equitable experiences.

Benefits

• Shape accessibility for the first Paralympic Games hosted in Los Angeles.
• Lead a team with visible impact across venues and Games-time services.
• Partner with teammates and city and venue partners across Functional Areas.

Before you apply

• LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.
• If based outside the Los Angeles area, you must be able to work on-site in LA.

About the company

LA28 is preparing for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.