Games Family Accreditation Manager

Take the chance to work for the Organization in charge of **delivering one of the biggest and most prestigious events in sport field** Feel the Olympic and Paralympic energy joining us at Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026, leaving a mark in the sport history

**BREAK THE ICE**

**Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026** is the Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games of 2026, carrying on the organization, promotion and communication of the sporting and cultural events related to the next Winter Games.

We are driven by the following values**: respect, determination, legacy, engagement and sustainability.**

Milano Cortina 2026 will be the first large-scale Olympics in history: 13 Olympic venues, 21 provincial capitals, 2,300 municipalities directly involved, over an area of 22,000 square km.

The Milano Cortina 2026 Organizing Committee has been established in 2019 with the purpose of organizing Olympic and Paralympic Games in compliance with the Host City Contract signed jointly by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the two cities of Milano and Cortina and the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI).

Furthermore, the Italian Paralympic Committee, the Regions of Lombardy and Veneto, as well as the Autonomous Provinces of Trento and Bolzano/Bozen are all partners in this major national-level project, with the support of the Italian Government.

**Position**:
We are looking for **Games Family Accreditation Manager.**

This is a senior level position with a proportionate level of accountability and responsibility.
- The Games Family Accreditation Senior Manager will manage the end-to-end accreditation process for these stakeholders, ensuring a seamless and efficient process is in place.
- They are also responsible for engaging directly with internal and external stakeholders to secure efficient communication channels through planning and operational phases.
- Support the Head of Accreditation in planning, engagement, and operations.
- Identify, register, and issue accreditation to all members of Games Family populations.
- Development and implementation of accreditation policies for Games Family populations in accordance with the Olympic Charter, the IOC and IPC guidelines, and the Host City Contract.
- Direct and manage a team of Accreditation Coordinators, Specialists, and volunteers.
- Liaise with the relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure a seamless and efficient accreditation process prior to and during the Games, including Government entities to implement effective entry procedures.
- Manage the accreditation process across the dedicated venues, mainly from the Accreditation Centres that will offer complete and dedicated services to Games Family populations.
- Support the wider accreditation team and Head of Accreditation with relevant projects such as quotas, Guest Passes, policies and procedures and others.

**Requirements**:

- In-depth knowledge of the Olympic and Paralympic accreditation process, service levels and specificities of this category.
- Accreditation experience at a management level in at least one other global multi-sport event.
- Proven project, risk and business management skills, and a working knowledge of project management tools.
- Proven ability to manage a multi-layered project independently and take ownership of operations and procedures.
- Strong Microsoft Office Skills and database management desired.
- Strong ability to build and maintain working relationships with other departments.
- Ability to operate in a dynamic working environment, handling multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Ability to manage high workload via effective time management and use of resources
- Highly numerate, good IT (Information Technology) skills, detail-conscious and well-organised
- Strong presentation and public speaking skills.ù
- English (full professional proficiency), Spanish, French is desired.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
- Knowledge of accreditation systems and database management.

**Other information**:
Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026 is committed in building an inclusive and diversified working environment, striving to guarantee equal opportunities for all workers (L.903/77) and promote the integration into its workforce of persons with disabilities (L.68/99).