Games Sport, Games Operations, Games Delivery, and Events — as well as the
successful overall delivery of each Games edition (winter and summer) in
collaboration with the wider IPC Games Management Team and external partners.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Contribute to the leadership of the G&E Division and work with all G&E team
members to support their contribution to advancing the IPC’s strategic plan,
including organisational planning, prioritisation and budgeting; decision-
making; and cross-departmental initiatives.
Collaborate with members of the wider IPC Games Management Team to
develop resilient and integrated cross-functional operational planning and
delivery, in particular for the upcoming edition of the Games, effectively
identifying risks and issues, proposing solutions and escalating for
decision-making as required.
Liaise with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the executive
leadership of Organising Committee(s) for the Olympic Games and
Paralympic Games (OCOG) to advance planning and delivery for the
upcoming edition of the Paralympic Games and resolve issues or escalate
for resolution as required.
Contribute to the successful deployment of the IPC Delegation at each
edition of the Paralympic Games, including the internal onboarding and
readiness programme.
Build positive relationships with stakeholders across the Paralympic
Movement, represent the G&E division and wider IPC in meetings and
forums, including with the IPC Governing Board and external stakeholders,
including the IOC, OCOGs and their delivery partners.
Engage with and facilitate collaboration amongst the G&E division and
wider IPC Games Management Team in the continuous evaluation of the
IPC’s Games Delivery Model and ways of working; proactively identify
opportunities for improvement to advance the IPC’s goal of rigorously
pursuing excellence in service of the Paralympic Movement.
CORE REQUIREMENTS
For the Paralympic Games Director (f/m/x) position, we are looking for a
candidate who has:
A deep passion to work within the Paralympic Movement and shares the
IPC’s vision, mission and values
At least 8-10 years of professional experience in the planning and
management of the Olympic and Paralympic Games or other mega sporting
event(s)
Demonstrated experience leading, facilitating collaboration amongst and
motivating an international, multi-cultural team, under pressure
