Chief Operating Officer & Strategic Growth Leader

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employer paid health benefits

Retirement savings with employer match

Job summary

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is seeking a Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer to lead daily operations and partner with the CEO on strategic direction. This role oversees artistic planning, technology, labor relations, education programs, and capital projects at Heinz Hall.

The COO leads a broad team across departments, ensures financial planning and risk management, and represents the organization in external relations. Hybrid work is available in Pittsburgh.

Qualifications

• College degree required, advanced degree and musical background preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of increasing responsibility in operational leadership and strategic planning.
• At least 8 years of experience in arts management, preferably in orchestra management.
• At least 5 years of experience in a senior management role with a professional arts organization.
• Demonstrated experience in motivating, managing and developing teams.
• Experience with large capital projects.
• Experience with labor negotiations and collective bargaining agreements.
• Working knowledge of orchestra repertoire and orchestra operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide organizational leadership with a focus on daily operations and strategic planning.
• Supervise departments responsible for planning, developing and executing the Symphony seasons, programming and operations; education, electronic media and community programs.
• Oversee capital projects and allocate resources to maximize return and support growth.
• Develop staff and performance management within budget forecasts; identify opportunities for growth and training.
• Manage labor relations and collective bargaining with unions; ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Skills

Operational leadership

Strategic planning

Arts management

Senior management

Team development

Capital projects

Labor negotiations

Orchestra knowledge

Education

College degree

Advanced degree (preferred)

Musical background (preferred)

Job description

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is seeking a Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer to lead daily operations and partner with the CEO on strategic direction. This role oversees artistic planning, technology, labor relations, education programs, and capital projects at Heinz Hall.

The COO leads a broad team across departments, ensures financial planning and risk management, and represents the organization in external relations. Hybrid work is available in Pittsburgh.