VP, Experiential Ops & Production

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Generous paid time off & holidays

Paid parental leave

401k plan with matching

Healthcare: medical, dental, vision

Critical illness insurance

Pet insurance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a VP, Experiential Ops & Production to lead the operational and production execution of complex experiential programs. The role partners with senior clients, agency leadership, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact activations on time and within budget.

The position is remote for US-based candidates, with strong financial discipline, production expertise, and a track record of guiding teams in fast-moving environments. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in experiential or live event production, preferably in an agency setting.
• Extensive knowledge of technical, scenic, and logistical aspects of production.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing large budgets and vendor negotiations.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to develop and mentor teams.
• Confident in building relationships with senior clients and influencing decisions.
• Highly organized and calm under pressure, with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead production operations for complex experiential programs from planning through execution.
• Translate creative concepts into detailed production plans and budgets.
• Oversee multiple project teams to ensure consistent delivery standards.
• Manage project financials, including cost modeling and vendor commitments.
• Build and maintain a network of high-quality production partners.
• Set standards for safety and compliance in production environments.
• Collaborate with clients and agency leaders to align on project goals.

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a VP, Experiential Ops & Production to join the team of a leader in the Hospitality & Recreation space.

This leader will oversee the operational and production execution of complex experiential programs, ensuring creative ideas are translated into seamless, high-impact activations. The role partners closely with senior clients, agency leadership, and cross-functional project teams to deliver exceptional experiences on time, on budget, and to a consistently high standard. It is a highly visible leadership position that requires strong financial discipline, production expertise, and the ability to guide teams through fast-moving, detail-intensive environments.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $170,000 – $190,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead production operations for complex experiential programs from planning through execution
• Translate creative concepts into detailed production plans and budgets
• Oversee multiple project teams to ensure consistent delivery standards
• Manage project financials, including cost modeling and vendor commitments
• Build and maintain a network of high-quality production partners
• Set standards for safety and compliance in production environments
• Collaborate with clients and agency leaders to align on project goals

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in experiential or live event production, preferably in an agency setting
• Extensive knowledge of technical, scenic, and logistical aspects of production
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing large budgets and vendor negotiations
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to develop and mentor teams
• Confident in building relationships with senior clients and influencing decisions
• Highly organized and calm under pressure, with a solutions-oriented mindset
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours as needed

Benefits

• Professional development programs and mentorship opportunities
• Generous paid time off and holiday allowances
• Paid parental leave for family support
• 401k plan with contribution matching
• Comprehensive healthcare options including medical, dental, and vision
• Additional benefits like critical illness and pet insurance
• Commuter benefits for travel and commuting support

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.