Group Director, Event Production (IVH) - Olympic & Paralympic Games

• Work in collaboration and coordination with Sr. Director, Event Production to:

- Ensure hospitality experiences meet brand, quality, operational and financial standards.

- Update Sr. Director, Event Production of day-to-day progresses and challenges; and request input and advice for key decisions.

- Work in partnership with the commercial product architecture team to define and/or adjust service levels and manage budget per Olympic venue based upon sport, demand, sessions and sales levels.

- Work in partnership with all FAs involved specifically those having an impact on Event Production hospitality delivery - including but not limited to: Food & Beverage, Art and Design, Entertainment, Overlay, Workforce, Accreditation, Logistic and Gifting to name a few.

- Be the representative and ambassador of the hospitality unit in the LA28 venue department.

- Encourage and support use of sustainable products, when available.

- Attend all meetings (virtual/in person) in relation with his/her group and report on behalf of the Event Production team(s) as it relates to the IVH hospitality programs.

- Main point of contact on-site, representing the Event Production Team and more globally, the company.

- Develop the overall operational planning at the Competition Venues as it relates to the On Location guest experience.

- Troubleshoot, anticipate and act proactively on event aspects of role, leading up and following turn over to production implementation team.

- Support budget tracking, invoice processing and expense reconciliation

- Maintain organized documentation, trackers and shared files

- Prepare presentations, reports and internal communications

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems, alone or alongside other managers and/or the Sr. Director, Event Production.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the employee's activities, duties, or responsibilities for this job.

Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Must be adaptable with work and travel schedule. Available to travel for work, sometimes during holidays and key event times.

Required Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, Sports Management, Event Management or a related field, or equivalent experience required.

- Minimum of 10+ years of experience in managing (and producing) events and/or brand activations and/or event teams.

- Experience in managing and producing events in Stadium and Temporary Structure environments.

- Track record in creating commercially viable experiences and delivering them at large scale.

- Prior experience with large-scale (sports) events, a plus.

- Knowledge of SharePoint | Smartsheets | Microsoft Teams | Zoom | Airtable

- Strong communication, interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

- Creative thinker and solution oriented person placing the guest at the center of the process

- Self-motivated, resourceful, and directed, requiring minimal supervision.

- Good timekeeping and work ethic that is characterized by commitment, motivation, and energy.

- Presently resides and/or is willing to relocate to Los Angeles, California.

- Flexibility and positive attitude to work long days, evenings, weekends and holidays when necessary.

Hiring Rate Minimum: $112,500 annually(minimum will not fall below the applicable State/local minimum salary thresholds)