Cluster Manager, Cleaning and Waste

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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.  

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Cluster Manager, Cleaning and Waste:

Reporting to the Head of Cleaning and Waste, the Cluster Manager, Cleaning and Waste is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering cleaning and waste operations across an assigned cluster of Olympic and Paralympic venues. 

As the primary CNW lead for their venue cluster, this role oversees contractor performance, service delivery, operational planning, issue resolution, and Games-time execution. The Cluster Manager works closely with Venue Management, Sustainability, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Security, and other Functional Areas to support safe, efficient, and consistent venue operations

 

Key Responsibilities:

Program Planning & Operational Readiness 

• Lead planning and operational integration activities across an assigned venue cluster. 
• Develop and maintain venue-specific cleaning and waste management plans aligned with the overall CNW operating model. 
• Identify operational requirements, risks, dependencies, and resource needs. 
• Develop contingency plans for service disruptions, sanitation issues, waste overflow, and emergency response situations. 
• Integrate cleaning and waste operations into venue planning, test events, and operational exercises. 
• Participate in venue assessments, site visits, and planning workshops. 

Venue Operations & Service Delivery 

• Oversee delivery of cleaning and waste services across assigned venues throughout planning, testing, and Games-time operations. 
• Manage contractor performance against service levels, contractual requirements, and key performance indicators. 
• Conduct venue inspections and operational reviews to verify service quality. 
• Coordinate corrective actions and recovery plans for identified service deficiencies. 
• Ensure appropriate service coverage across front-of-house, back-of-house, and operational support areas. 
• Monitor operational performance, service trends, and emerging risks. 
• Support workforce planning, mobilization, and venue-level staffing coordination activities.

Stakeholder Management & Functional Area Integration 

• Serve as the primary CNW representative and operational lead for assigned venue clusters. 
• Partner with Venue Management, Sustainability, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Security, Overlay, Workforce, Medical, and other Functional Areas as required. 
• Collaborate with venue owners, city agencies, contractors, and service providers to support integrated venue delivery. 
• Align service expectations, operational requirements, and key milestones across stakeholders. 
• Facilitate coordination meetings and issue resolution efforts. 

Waste Performance & Operational Compliance 

• Support execution of venue waste management strategies, diversio