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

On Location•Los Angeles, CA

5d•$112,500 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Group Director, Event Production - In Venue Hospitality (IVH) is a key role responsible for providing strategic and operational support across multiple IVH programs during the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games. This role involves close collaboration with the Sr. Director, Event Production, other Group Directors, internal Functional Areas (FAs) like Commercial Product, Commercial Strategy, and Finance, and LA28 relevant interlocutors, particularly the Venue & Hospitality team(s). The primary focus is on delivering exceptional hospitality experiences for On Location guests within assigned Olympic Sporting Venues. These experiences will occur in temporary or permanent lounge spaces and may include food and beverage, broadcast viewing, and other curated Olympic sports-themed elements. Planning will be centralized at the On Location LA Offices, with site visits as needed. The IVH Team will transition from Group to Cluster in January 2027 and Cluster to Venue in March 2028, with the Group Director remaining the point of contact for their assigned group and managing staff within their cluster and venue(s). Assignments to one of four groups (Downtown LA & Hills, Inglewood, Carson/Expo Park & Football Cities, or Greater LA/Long Beach/Valley & Coastal) will be based on experience, interest, and familiarity with respective venues.

Requirements

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.
Speaks and writes fluent business English.
Proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge of SharePoint | Smartsheet | Microsoft Teams | Zoom | Airtable.
Highly organized and process oriented.
Ability to multi-task.
Ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations.
Ability to work in a moving environment.
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 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.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with large-scale (sports) events.

Responsibilities

Ensure hospitality experiences meet brand, quality, operational, and financial standards.
Build, lead, and manage hospitality delivery teams.
Negotiate contracts and manage vendor performance.
Update Sr. Director, Event Production on progress and challenges, seeking input for key decisions.
Partner with the commercial product architecture team to define/adjust service levels and manage budgets per Olympic venue.
Collaborate with all relevant FAs impacting Event Production hospitality delivery (e.g., Food & Beverage, Art and Design, Entertainment, Overlay, Workforce, Accreditation, Logistics, Gifting).
Act as the representative and ambassador of the hospitality unit in the LA28 venue department.
Manage overall project milestones and timelines.
Manage P&L and track expenditures.
Manage suppliers and vendors.
Encourage and support the use of sustainable products.
Attend meetings related to their group and report on behalf of the Event Production team for IVH hospitality programs.
Serve as the main on-site point of contact, representing the Event Production Team and the company.
Develop overall operational planning at Competition Venues for the On Location guest experience.
Update operational tools.
Facilitate and lead production meetings with key staff.
Troubleshoot, anticipate, and act proactively on event aspects leading up to and following turnover to the production implementation team.
Forecast, qualify, and maintain budget.
Support budget tracking, invoice processing, and expense reconciliation.
Maintain organized documentation, trackers, and shared files.
Prepare presentations, reports, and internal communications.
Maintain databases and reporting dashboards.
Interview, hire, and train employees.
Plan, assign, and direct work.
Appraise performance, reward, and discipline employees.
Address complaints and resolve problems.