Vice President, Event Operations

Oakland Athletics•Las Vegas, NV

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About The Position

The Vice President, Event Operations is responsible for strategic planning, execution, and continuous improvement of all events hosted at the stadium, including sporting events, concerts, corporate functions, private events, and community activities. The role ensures exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence while maintaining safety, compliance, and brand standards. This position oversees event management, guest experience, and conversions departments; leads on-site event execution; coordinates requirements across departments and external partners; and manages event budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting. The role also establishes standard operating procedures and ensures seamless delivery across event logistics, staffing, and scheduling.

Requirements

10 or more years of experience in large-scale event management, including experience supporting professional sports and live concert events in stadiums, arenas, or other large-scale venues.
Bachelor’s degree.
Previous senior leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams and event staff.
Strong financial acumen and budget management skills.
Experience reading, understanding, and implementing live-entertainment production advances, technical riders, and crew calls.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and make independent decisions.
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience working across both professional sports and live entertainment industries.
Willingness and ability to work a non-traditional schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
Must obtain a valid driver’s license with a safe and verifiable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading planning and operations for the development, transition, or opening of a new stadium, arena, ballpark, or large-scale venue.

Responsibilities

Manage, communicate, and produce event operations overall.
Manage and oversee the event management, guest experience, and conversions departments.
Provide on-site leadership and supervision of event managers and staff, and lead company execution on event days.
Ensure season game operations are executed at the highest level while maintaining profitability goals.
Prepare and maintain event budgets as needed.
Compile and communicate event requirements to various departments.
Direct and delegate event needs and responsibilities across ballpark and team departments.
Ensure detailed production, event, and game notes are compiled and properly disseminated.
Ensure seamless event delivery across logistics, staffing, and scheduling.
Establish and maintain standard operating procedures for all events.
Collaborate with Partnerships, Community Engagement & Events, Baseball Operations, internal teams, and external partners to ensure alignment and successful execution.
Serve as the primary point of contact for promoters, organizers, and key stakeholders.
Maintain strong client relationships to drive satisfaction and repeat business.
Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting; monitor profitability and identify efficiencies.
Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and legal requirements.
Champion a best-in-class fan and guest experience.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.