2027 UCI Cycling World Championships Project Coordinator (fixed-term contract) (100%)

The Project Coordinator for the 2027 UCI Cycling World Championships will report to the Head of Olympic Games and Major Events within the Sports Department. The coordinator will work closely with relevant UCI departments, the Organising Committee, and external stakeholders to ensure the successful planning and delivery of the championships to be held in Haute-Savoie, France. The role is a fixed-term contract at 100% and requires French and English proficiency.

• Coordinate the preparation, planning, and operational delivery of the elements of the Championships under UCI responsibility.
• Develop and maintain the UCI project plan and related work plans.
• Ensure effective internal project tracking with UCI departments and external stakeholders.
• Monitor milestones and deliverables under UCI and Organisers' responsibility.
• Prepare, organise, and follow up on internal and external project meetings, site visits, and briefings, including agendas, minutes, and action tracking.
• Produce regular status reports for UCI Management.
• Undertake specific tasks as agreed, such as maintaining and updating the master schedule, and coordinating the implementation of the accreditation system, in coordination with departments, organisers, and stakeholders according to the agreed process.
• Coordinate arrangements for the UCI delegation: accommodation, transportation, accreditation, and hospitality, in collaboration with relevant units (including UCI Travel).
• Undertake agreed operational coordination tasks during the Championships.
• Coordinate the post-event debrief process.
• Produce the final post-event report.
• Develop knowledge transfer documentation and ensure proper internal archiving.

• Higher education in sports management or equivalent.
• At least 5 years' professional experience in organising and delivering major sporting events, ideally in cycling.
• Proven project management experience in sports event planning.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple files simultaneously.
• Native French speaker with excellent command of English.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong leadership skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Motivated, curious, open-minded, and flexible.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently and work on weekends.
• Holder of a valid driving licence and with access to a personal vehicle.
• Resident in the Lake Geneva region, or willing to relocate there at short notice.

• Aigle, Switzerland (UCI World Cycling Centre)