Associate, Project Manager Milestones

Responsibilities

• Independently manage projects from beginning to end, ensuring all project requirements are met and timelines stay on track
• Lead project intake sessions and guide conversations to capture and consolidate details, requirements, and timing for entry into the project tracker
• Build workback schedules and project plans reflecting the development processes for the different creative verticals, being mindful of the requirements for each discipline
• Exercise knowledge of project tiering, resource availability, and team capabilities to ensure project requests are submitted with proper lead times and are within the scope of the team
• Use project management tools to track statuses, record and report important updates, and monitor project health
• Proactively assess projects for risks and flag issues and potential solutions before they become delays
• Guide review processes with stakeholders, clearly communicating the focus of the reviews and what feedback is needed, and ensuring consolidated notes are received and distributed on schedule
• Background & Qualifications:
• Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience in project management in either an in-

Benefits

Additional Information

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 2028 Olympics and Paralympics will represent LA and leverage the strength of our community's creativity as we collectively work to design a Games that we all want to be a part of. We do this by focusing on people and by inviting everyone into the story of the LA28 Games. 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; have our eyes on the future and believe we can make a meaningful impact Integrity - We communicate openly and honestly, listen, and respectfully value multiple perspectives; we do what we say and are accountable for everything we do; we do the right thing, always. Even when it isn't easy Excellence - We hold ourselves to the highest standard and expectations; we live our values and truths and persevere through challenges; we are continuous learners and adapt and pivot with speed to meet changing needs 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; we leverage our platforms to bring awareness to issues relevant to who we are Co-Creation - We are authors of a shared story. Everyone contributes their unique voice to our shared mission; we share pride in our accomplishments and ownership of our shortcomings Boldness - We embrace creativity, courage and outside-the-box thinking; we are unafraid to take risks, explore unconventional solutions, and learn from the process; we are innovators, disruptors, and challengers of the status quo Associate, Project Manager Milestones LA28 is designing the future of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and the Brand Design team is at the heart of that transformation. We are visionaries building the unexpected, grounded in the creative spirit of Los Angeles. With Games time fast approaching, our team is hard at work executing on every creative detail. We are looking for an Associate Project Manager to help guide the way for successful delivery. Reporting to the Manager, Project Manager - Milestones, this individual will play a critical role in supporting the development of design assets across multiple creative verticals. With a keen understanding of creative processes, they will independently manage projects from intake to delivery, driving timelines, supporting development workflows, and ensuring smooth collaboration with stakeholders across the organization. This role will bring guidance and clarity to projects across brand, motion, and 3D environmental deliverables. It requires the ability to balance multiple projects in varying stages of development simultaneously, ensuring requirements and executional expectations are met for each asset. Positioned for a wide creative reach, each day will offer new opportunities for this individual to build expertise in a variety of disciplines and become a trusted source of truth for teams throughout the Games.

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