General Manager, Major Event Operations

The General Manager, Major Event Operations will lead planning and operational delivery for Highland's role in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games (LA28). This role is responsible for the end-to-end execution of a high-visibility, large-scale transportation program: deploying 500 electric buses, in coordination with a network of regional transportation partners, to support staff and contractor movement during the LA28 Games.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading complex, large-scale operational programs with real-time service delivery components for major events
• Strong operator with the ability to translate strategy into execution and manage multiple moving parts simultaneously
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including executive-level interaction with organizing committees, governmental entities, school districts, municipalities, and subcontractors.
• Experience managing external vendors, partners, or subcontractors in a structured, accountable way
• Extensive experience with transportation, logistics, or similar operations
• Familiarity with dispatch systems, routing, or field service operations
• Experience working with public sector or large institutional partners

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus program
• A supportive, highly collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Health, Vision, and Dental coverage for employees & their dependents
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(k) program and company match