Vice President, Venue Technology

• Develop and execute a multi-year venue technology roadmap aligned with Legends Global’s business strategy, operational priorities, and guest experience goals
• Serve as the executive sponsor for venue technology innovation, advising senior leadership on emerging trends, investment opportunities, and competitive differentiation
• Champion enterprise-wide initiatives such as smart venue platforms, digital twin technologies, and AI-driven operational intelligence
• Oversight of venue technology budgets
• Partner on new venue construction and major renovation projects
• Oversee the design, deployment, and lifecycle management of mission-critical systems including: Network infrastructure (LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi, DAS, 5G)
• AV and broadcast systems (IPTV, control rooms, digital signage
• Compute and storage environments (hybrid cloud, edge computing)
• Venue IT operations (access control, ticketing, incident management)
• Establish and enforce enterprise standards for technology architecture, cybersecurity, scalability, and interoperability across all venues
• Lead complex, multi-venue technology programs including: Frictionless retail and biometric access
• RFID-based inventory and asset tracking
• Cellular/DAS modernization and fiber backbone upgrades
• Own vendor strategy across venue technology domains, including RFPs, contract negotiations, SLAs, and performance management
• Build and mentor a world-class venue technology organization, including regional directors, systems engineers, and venue technologists
• Promote a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning through structured development programs, cross-functional collaboration, and knowledge sharing
• Identify and pilot emerging technologies that enhance operational efficiency, sustainability, and guest engagement
• Drive adoption of advanced analytics, IoT, and AI/ML to optimize venue operations, predict maintenance needs, and personalize guest experiences
• Lead post-event retrospectives and continuous improvement initiatives to refine technology performance and service delivery
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all Legend Global policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees
• planning, assigning, and directing work
• appraising performance
• rewarding and disciplining employees
• addressing complaints and resolving problems

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline required
• Master’s degree or MBA strongly preferred
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in enterprise or venue technology leadership, with 7+ years in executive-level roles overseeing large-scale, multi-site operations
• Proven success in leading technology transformation initiatives across sports, entertainment, hospitality, or other high-volume guest-facing industries
• Experience managing global or national portfolios of venues, with demonstrated ability to scale technology operations and standardize platforms across diverse environments
• Track record of delivering complex capital projects involving infrastructure modernization, digital innovation, and cross-functional stakeholder alignment
• Deep expertise in venue technology ecosystems, including: Networking: Enterprise-grade LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi, DAS, 5G, SD-WAN (Cisco, Aruba, Extreme)
• AV/Broadcast: Control rooms, IPTV, digital signage, live production systems (QSYS, Ross, Evertz)
• Compute & Storage: Hybrid cloud, edge computing, virtualization (VxRail, Nutanix, VMware)
• Security & Access: Physical security, surveillance, access control, Zero Trust (Genetec, Avigilon)
• Guest Tech: Biometric access, RFID, mobile engagement platforms
• Strong command of enterprise architecture principles, cybersecurity frameworks, and ITIL/DevOps best practices
• Experience integrating data platforms, AI/ML models, and IoT systems to drive operational intelligence and personalized guest experiences
• Exceptional leadership skills with a history of building and scaling high-performing, geographically distributed teams
• Adept at navigating complex organizational structures and influencing senior stakeholders across business units
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets, vendor ecosystems, and long-term technology investment strategies
• Skilled in translating technical strategy into business outcomes, with a focus on ROI, operational efficiency, and guest satisfaction
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, including major event support, venue openings, and crisis response

medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan