Senior Workforce Planning Manager

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LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are on a singular mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that this city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and our community.  

The 2028 Games mark the return of the Summer Games to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years and Los Angeles’ third time hosting an Olympic Games and first time welcoming the Paralympic Games. This presents the unique and exciting opportunity to celebrate our legacy with the Games and push the Olympic and Paralympic Movements forward, writing a new chapter of Games history in Los Angeles.  

Putting on an Olympic and Paralympic Games is a team sport. To build a Games unlike any the world has seen before, we need the best team in place–a team full of perspectives, experiences and expertise. We are guided by the following set of values and behaviors–optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co-creation and boldness–and look forward to hearing about how your past experiences align with them. 

Senior Workforce Planning Manager:

Reporting to the Head of Workforce Planning, and part of the wider Games Prep and Delivery Team in People Management (PEM), you’ll shape how we plan, build, and grow our workforce to meet future business needs. The Senior Workforce Planning Manager is required to partner across Pem-Ops (HR), Finance, and the wider business, using data and insights to ensure we have the right people, skills, and structure to deliver to scope across paid, volunteer, and contractor workforce types. 

Key Responsibilities:

Data Analysis & Forecasting 

• Analyze workforce data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. 

• Partner with leadership to assess talent requirements, gaps and surpluses to align to organizational scope deliverables. 

• Conduct supply and demand forecasting for talent across workforce types and for multiple Functional Areas (FAs).  

• Model and analyze Workforce Planning data to anticipate needs, inform decision-making, and respond to organizational changes. 

Scenario Planning 

• Build and model workforce scenarios to support business planning in line with scope and requirements (e.g., growth, restructuring, venuization and move to Games Time). 

• Partner with FA’s to develop contingency plans to address workforce (and headcount budget) risks. 

Stakeholder Collaboration 

• Collaborate with HRBPs, Finance, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to gather inputs and align planning efforts to one shared goal. 

• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to senior stakeholders, in a timely manner. 

Technology & Tools Management 

• Leverage workforce planning tools, dashboards, and systems (e.g., Adaptive, Workday, Tableau, Chart Hop, excel). 

• Ensure accuracy and usability of workforce data at all times across systems and teams. 

Reporting & Insights 

• Produce regular and ad hoc reports on workforce metrics, trends, and scenarios as required by senior leadership to inform project planning and decision making. 

• Translate complex data into actionable business insights. 

Change & Program Management 

• Drive change management and data integrity initiatives related to workforce optimization. 

• Lead or support cross-functional strategic workforce planning initiatives and projects. 

Background & Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in workforce