Project Manager Specialist, Olympic and Paralympic Initiatives
J Paul Getty Trust
Los Angeles, CA · Posted October 24, 2026
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About the job
Getty is committed to creating a welcoming workplace that reflects the various backgrounds of the communities we serve. We value differences in the pursuit of inquiry and knowledge, mutual understanding, respect, trust, transparency, and cooperation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Senior Director of Communications within Getty's Communications and Community Engagement department, the Project Manager Specialist, Olympic and Paralympic Initiatives, manages complex, cross-functional projects supporting Getty’s planning and activities related to the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, bringing together work across arts and culture, sports, and global engagement.
Working with the Senior Director, who leads Getty’s Olympic and Paralympic planning efforts, this position manages a portfolio of complex, cross-functional initiatives across Getty and with external organizations and partners. The Project Manager Specialist translates institutional priorities and opportunities into integrated project plans, aligns timelines and resources, manages dependencies and risks, and drives initiatives from planning through execution. The position leads project coordination with external partners and Getty teams, establishing plans, responsibilities, milestones, approvals, and deliverables to ensure collaborative initiatives advance effectively.
The Project Manager Specialist also coordinates Communications and Community Engagement activities supporting these initiatives, ensuring communications efforts are effectively planned and integrated with broader institutional projects and external partnerships.
This is a three-year limited term position.
Major Job Responsibilities
Manages and directs complex, cross-functional projects and initiatives related to Getty’s planning for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Translates institutional priorities and external opportunities into integrated project plans, schedules, budgets, resource requirements, milestones, and deliverables
Leads cross-functional project coordination across Getty departments and programs, aligning priorities, identifying dependencies and risks, monitoring progress, and ensuring effective follow-through
Evaluates incoming requests and opportunities in collaboration with the Senior Director and relevant teams, clarifying requirements, assessing implications, and recommending priorities and next steps
Manages project coordination and collaborative initiatives with external organizations and partners, aligning activities, responsibilities, timelines, approvals, and deliverables with Getty teams and institutional priorities
Coordinates Communications and Community Engagement activities in support of Olympic and Paralympic initiatives, integrating communications plans and deliverables with broader institutional projects and external partnerships
Facilitates internal and external project meetings; documents decisions and changes to project plans; tracks responsibilities, deadlines, budgets, risks, and deliverables; and resolves or escalates issues as appropriate
Prepares project updates, reports, and briefing materials for senior leadership and key stakeholders, and coordinates consultants, vendors, contracts, and other project resources as needed
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
8–10 years of project/process management and relevant subject-area experience, preferably in the arts and culture, sports, nonprofit, or similarly complex sectors
Demonstrated experience managing highly complex, cross-functional projects involving multiple teams, stakeholders, timelines, resources, and organizational priorities
Demonstrated experience managing projects and collaborative relationships involving external organizations, partners, and stakeholders
Experience leading large-scale, high-profile, or institution-wide initiatives and external partnerships preferred
Project management certification or formal project management training preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of project management theories and practices applicable to complex, cross-functional projects
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, partnerships, requests, and priorities concurrently and meet deadlines
Strong ability to develop and manage integrated project plans, schedules, budgets, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables
Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, assess competing priorities, and advance work where there is no direct reporting relationship
Strong relationship-management, facilitation, negotiation, and consensus-building skills with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to anticipate and identify project risks and issues, develop solutions, and appropriately escalate matters requiring leadership attention
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information for a variety of audiences
Tact, diplomacy, discretion, and sound judgment, with the ability to exercise initiative while maintaining close alignment with the Senior Director
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day project execution
Proficiency with project management and collaboration software and tools
Understanding of and interest in the connections between arts and culture, sports, and large-scale global events
Benefits and Perks
Here are just some examples that Getty offers/provides for full-time employees:
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage, starting on date of hire. Getty pays 75%-95% of the premium, depending on the plan selected.
403(b) Employee investment retirement plan – with up to 5% Getty Match
Getty contribution of 6%, on behalf of employee, to 401(a) retirement account
Educational assistance and professional development
Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal days
12 Paid Holidays
Many positions have bi-weekly off-Fridays
On-site Fitness Center at Getty Center
Community service opportunities
To learn more about our comprehensive benefits and long list of perks, go to Getty HR .