KC Hiring for Director of Transportation at Kansas City Metropolitan Area Full Time

The Director of Transportation is responsible for the evaluation, planning, implantation, and operationalization of the transportation plan for FIFA World Cup 26™ in Kansas City.

Kansas City will have a complete and well-developed transport infrastructure and system to allow for optimal connections between the different FIFA Competition Sites and different areas of the cities as well as the transport hubs and the multiple accommodation areas located withing the Kansas City area.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Transportation to lead the transportation logistics for a large-scale sporting event. As the Director of Transportation, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient movement of athletes, officials, staff, and spectators during the event. This position requires strategic thinking, strong leadership, and the ability to manage complex transportation operations.

Essential Functions & Competencies

• Understand contractual obligations to FIFA and drive strategy for delivering against additional goals as identified by KC2026.
• Evaluate systems and resources that are currently available and identify gaps.
• Develop and manage the transportation budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness while meeting the highest standards of safety and service.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements without compromising the quality of transportation services.
• Develop and implement comprehensive transportation plans for volunteers, staff, fans and other key groups, considering the scale and intricacies of the event.
• Collaborate with city officials, local transportation authorities, and relevant stakeholders to coordinate and integrate event transportation into the existing infrastructure.
• Oversee the acquisition, maintenance, and operation of a diverse fleet of vehicles, including buses, shuttles, and specialized vehicles.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, safety standards, and environmental policies in the management of the transportation fleet.
• Utilize advanced transportation management systems to optimize routes and schedules, minimizing travel time and environmental impact.
• Implement real-time monitoring and adjustments to address any unforeseen challenges or changes in the transportation plan.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders, including local authorities, law enforcement, venue management, and external transportation partners.
• Establish and maintain strong communication channels to address challenges and proactively resolve issues related to transportation logistics.
• Experience in facilitating alignment between multiple transportation systems.
• Preparing and presenting strategy to key stakeholders across Kansas and Missouri.
• Maintains current knowledge of federal and state transportation regulations and available funding.
• Identify applicable grant opportunities to support fundraising efforts and delivery of transportation system.
• Ability to bring community leaders, community boards, and civil leaders together to unify the transportation approach for KC2026.
• Liaison with Transportation leads at FIFA and the other host cities.
• Overseeing the logistics of all transportation.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in transportation design, with a proven track record of successfully executing complex projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to innovate and think critically to solve complex transportation design challenges.
• Solid understanding of FIFA regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices.
• Strong proficiency in transportation design software.

KC2026 is the 501(c)(4) non-profit entity that has been incorporated to lead the strategy for the planning and activation of the FIFA World Cup 26™ in Kansas City. KC2026 is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of elected/appointed officials, representatives from the local professional sports teams and key community leaders. The purpose of the entity is to maximize the positive momentum created by FIFA World Cup 26™ to unite, strengthen and elevate our region while propelling Kansas City to new heights in the nation and the world.