Travel Demand Management Lead

• Establish and lead the NYNJ FWC26 TDM program in line with agreed TDM approach (developed in May 2025)
• Lead the TDM Working Group and form key stakeholder relationships across workstream leads
• Develop a high-level core narrative to understand the scale of the challenge and inform the TDM program
• Provide program management and project coordination for the TDM program across multiple partners to ensure their timely operational delivery
• Work closely with other workstream leads to develop responses appropriate to the scale of disruption anticipated
• Lead delivery of engagement for the TDM program with businesses, communities, and visitors
• Provide high quality and responsive advice, information, support, and intelligence on relevant aspects of the TDM program to agencies
• Liaise with external partners to deliver appropriate governance and a visible presence for the NYNJ FWC26 TDM program
• Work with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure a coordinated approach in the delivery of the TDM program and operational plans
• Lead and manage TDM resource(s) that will be required to deliver the program
• Matrix-manage internal and external partners, as appropriate
• Coordinate with the Transportation workstream to support the transportation C4 structure planning and implementation
• Input into a risk management group reporting on TDM specific considerations
• Establish a monitoring program to understand the effectiveness of the TDM campaign
• Develop, forecast, and monitor budgets for plans, programs, and projects within the TDM program

• Extensive experience operating within a political and partnership environment
• Experience in program and project management for significant sized projects, ideally in transport and logistics related to major sporting events or similar industries
• Industry experience developing mitigation strategies in the context of managing travel demand or transport, logistics, or similar (preferable for other major events programs)
• Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to enthuse, persuade, negotiate, and influence both verbally and in writing to motivate others
• The confidence and ability to provide authoritative advice and develop and deliver presentations to a range of audience

• Be part of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to shape the FIFA World Cup 2026™ experience in NYNJ.
• Work alongside a passionate, mission-driven team at the intersection of global sports, culture, and community impact.
• Lead and contribute to high-visibility projects that engage diverse audiences and leave a lasting legacy.
• Build meaningful relationships with global sports leaders, local communities, and major partners who are shaping the future of the game.