VP, Production Excellence & Growth

On Board Experiential; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 193,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Profit sharing/bonus plan

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

On Board Experiential is seeking a VP Production to establish a performance-based culture with clear expectations and standards. You’ll partner with senior leaders to manage and develop the Production Department, ensuring top-tier execution across all projects and strategic staffing/resource planning.

You will hire, develop, and coach a team of producers, drive best practices, and oversee budgeting and workflows to meet deadlines while maintaining quality and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years managing and executing complex live events, with heavy emphasis on experiential.
• Proven experience managing internal teams with multiple direct reports.
• Significant experience working with outside vendors and partners.
• Experience in all phases of event production including catering, sets, lighting, audio/visual, transportation, permits, insurance, and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead production teams, allocate resources, and optimize department efficiency.
• Develop and enforce SOPs and best practices across projects.
• Coordinate with all departments to ensure smooth workflow and communication.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, bidding, and performance monitoring.
• Report personnel, project, and department financials to leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Team management

Strategic planning

Communication

Client service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

ClickUp

Budgeting platforms

Job description

On Board Experiential is seeking a VP Production to establish a performance-based culture with clear expectations and standards. You’ll partner with senior leaders to manage and develop the Production Department, ensuring top-tier execution across all projects and strategic staffing/resource planning.

You will hire, develop, and coach a team of producers, drive best practices, and oversee budgeting and workflows to meet deadlines while maintaining quality and client satisfaction.