Sr. Director, Production - Global Touring

AEG Worldwide•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Senior Director of Production serves as AEG’s on-site representative and provides strategic leadership for the operational execution of large-scale touring productions. As the senior production representative on assigned tours, this role oversees daily show operations, revenue optimization, and cross-functional coordination to maximize tour performance. The position partners with artists, promoters, venue personnel, ticketing teams, and production teams to drive operational excellence and ensure accurate execution throughout the tour lifecycle. The role leads operational and financial execution for assigned tours, including production delivery, show settlements, expense management, and compliance with financial controls and contractual requirements. It evaluates venue configurations, production layouts, and ticket inventory to optimize sellable seating while maintaining production, safety, and guest experience standards. The Senior Director also develops best practices, mentors production staff, and supports organizational initiatives related to tour operations, financial processes, and production standards. Heavy travel and extended periods on the road may be required.

Requirements

Extensive experience managing large-scale touring productions, including live event operations and financial settlements.
Strong knowledge of production accounting, revenue management, and ticketing operations.
Demonstrated ability to make independent operational decisions in high-pressure, live event environments.
Experience with tour settlement systems, ticketing platforms, and production management software.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills, and experience using budgeting, project management, and financial systems.
Ability to build effective working relationships with clients, venues, and co-workers.
Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Self-motivated and takes initiative.

Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day operational and financial execution of assigned touring productions, including production delivery, show settlements, and operational decision-making.
Evaluate venue configurations, production layouts, and ticket inventory opportunities to maximize sellable seating while maintaining production, safety, and guest experience standards.
Oversee daily financial settlements, expense management, and accounting activities, ensuring timely reconciliation and compliance with internal financial controls and contractual requirements.
Coordinate tour operations with ticketing, venue management, production, catering, temporary staffing, and other internal and external stakeholders.
Develop best practices, mentor production staff, and support organizational initiatives related to tour operations, financial processes, and production standards.