VP, Experiential Ops & Production

LE001 The.Team: SME, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Generous Time Off

Parental Leave

Retirement Plan

Healthcare: medical, dental, vision

Ancillary benefits

Commuter benefits

Job summary

THE·TEAM in New York seeks a VP, Experiential Operations & Production to lead end-to-end production for complex live programs, translating creative concepts into feasible plans and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery with THE·TEAM quality standards.

You will oversee multiple project teams, manage budgets and a best-in-class vendor network, mentor producers, and collaborate with cross-functional leaders to drive growth and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in experiential, live events or integrated production, with agency background.
• Fluency across production domains: technical, scenic, fabrication, venue, labor, logistics.
• Strong financial acumen: budgeting, cost control, profitability.
• Proven people leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• Willingness to travel and uneven hours for live production.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end production and operations for complex experiential programs and live events.
• Translate concepts into scopes, plans, schedules, staffing, budgets, and contingencies.
• Oversee multiple large teams and ensure consistent delivery standards.
• Own project financial management, including forecasts and vendor commitments.
• Manage production partners across fabrication, AV, lighting, venues, and labor.
• Set safety, risk, permitting, and escalation protocols for onsite production.
• Partner with senior clients and cross-functional leaders to align scope and quality.
• Coach producers, improve tools and processes, and support pitches and growth.

Skills

Experience in experiential events

Agency environment

Budget management

Team leadership

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor-like degree or equivalent

Job description

THE·TEAM is proud to provide representation and marketing services to talent, brands and properties across 28 countries and more than 70 cities worldwide. Our brands and properties group partners with iconic brands and rights holders to turn relevance into revenue through integrated strategy and consulting, creative, live experiences and commercialization. We help clients understand, connect to and inspire global audiences by bringing together brands, properties and talent/creators to build meaningful relationships that drive measurable business outcomes. Shaped by our belief in the unifying power of sports, music and entertainment, THE·TEAM leads with intelligence, ideas and influence. For more information, please visit the.team.

Job Summary

Office Policy: Hybrid - 3 days minimum

Job Overview

The VP, Experiential Operations & Production is a senior leader on THE·TEAM’s Experiential team, accountable for turning creative ideas and client objectives into exceptional live experiences. This role leads production operations from brief, scoping and feasibility through onsite execution and final reconciliation, ensuring the right people, partners, processes and controls are in place to deliver safely, on time, on budget and to THE·TEAM’s quality standards. Working closely with Client Service, Creative, Strategy, Finance and agency leadership, this person will strengthen production capabilities, mentor teams, manage key vendor relationships and contribute to new business and profitable growth.

What You’ll Do

• Lead end-to-end production and operations for complex experiential programs and live events, from brief through planning, build, onsite execution, load-out and closeout.
• Translate creative concepts and client objectives into clear scopes, production plans, schedules, staffing models, budgets and contingency plans; identify feasibility issues and solutions early.
• Oversee multiple large-scale project teams and workstreams at once, setting priorities, allocating internal and freelance resources, and ensuring consistent delivery standards across the portfolio.
• Own project financial management, including cost modeling, estimates, forecasting, change control, vendor commitments, reconciliation and margin performance, in partnership with Finance and Client Service.
• Build, negotiate with and manage a best-in-class network of production partners across fabrication, scenic, AV, lighting, staging, graphics, experiential technology, venues, labor and staffing, while upholding THE·TEAM standards for quality, value, sustainability, ethical purchasing and supplier diversity.
• Set the standard for production risk, safety and compliance, including permitting, insurance, labor and union requirements, site safety, emergency planning and escalation protocols; lead calmly and decisively when conditions change onsite.
• Partner with senior clients and cross-functional agency leaders to present production recommendations, manage trade-offs, protect creative intent and maintain alignment on scope, timing, budget and quality.
• Strengthen the department by improving processes, tools, quality-control practices and resourcing; coach and develop producers and production leaders; and bring production expertise to pitches, RFPs, organic growth and cross-agency opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

• 12+ years of progressively responsible experience in experiential, live event or integrated production, with significant experience in an agency environment and a track record leading complex, high-visibility programs.
• Deep production fluency across technical, scenic, fabrication, venue, labor, logistics and onsite operations, with the judgment to challenge plans, evaluate feasibility and solve problems before they affect delivery.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including experience building and managing large production budgets, negotiating vendor costs, controlling scope and delivering against profitability targets.
• Proven people leadership: able to lead senior and multidisciplinary teams, delegate effectively, give clear feedback, develop talent and create a collaborative, accountable working environment.
• Confident executive presence with the ability to build trusted senior client relationships, present recommendations, navigate difficult conversations and influence decisions without losing momentum or partnership.
• Highly organized, calm under pressure and solutions-oriented, with the ability to anticipate risk, manage competing priorities and make sound decisions in fast-moving environments.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including early mornings, late evenings and weekends when live production requires it.

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience is welcome, but practical production leadership and demonstrated results are more important.

Base salary range

Base salary range: $170K - 190K, plus bonus potential if applicable for role. Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to; market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialized skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, tenure at the company (for current employees), etc. The salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Compensation decisions are dependent on circumstances of each role.

What We Offer

• Professional Development: Take advantage of our learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support.
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy generous paid time off and holiday allowances to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
• Parental Leave: We provide paid parental leave to support your family during important life events.
• Retirement Plan: 401k plan including contribution matching.
• Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life and disability coverage options.
• Ancillary: Critical illness, identity protection, pet insurance, 529 plans and more
• Commuter Benefits: Access support for travel and commuting needs, where available

THE·TEAM does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. THE·TEAM is proudly an equal opportunity employer. We are always searching for the most passionate and talented people from all backgrounds and experiences to join us.

More than 20 years into our evolution, we continue to expand our global reach and capabilities to serve clients across sports, music and entertainment. We are committed to making a meaningful impact across key areas of inclusion, community service and sustainability - not only for our employees, but for clients and the industry at large.

THE·TEAM is a leading global sports, music and entertainment company. Led by intelligence, ideas and influence, we provide representation and marketing services to talent, brands and properties.