VP of Business Development and Innovation

This is a Full Time Job

VP, Business Development & Innovation

THE ROLE

The VP of Business Development & Innovation is a strategic and hands-on leader responsible for driving technology vision, innovation, and execution across our platforms, live music, production, and entertainment operations. This role partners closely with Tech, Product, Production, Creative, Operations, Marketing, Ticketing, and Finance to design, implement, and scale technology solutions that enhance live experiences, improve operational efficiency, and support business growth across tours, festivals, and live events.

This is a highly cross-functional role ideal for a technology leader who thrives in fast-moving environments, understands the realities of live production, and can balance innovation with reliability in mission-critical, real-time settings. This is a fully in office position and travel to various office and event locations. This position reports to senior leadership.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Technology Strategy & Leadership
• Develop and own the company's technology and innovation roadmap aligned with business, operational and creative goals
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on enterprise technology, digital transformation, automation and scalability
• Translate business and operational needs into practical, scalable technology solutions that support fast-paced creative teams
• Build strong partnerships across tech, operations, marketing, finance, HR, legal and executive leadership

Enterprise Technology & Business Systems
• Oversee internal and enterprise technology platforms to support the organization
• Ensure systems are reliable, secure, compliant and scalable
• Lead system integrations and improvements to reduce manual work and increase efficiency

Innovation & Emerging Technology
• Identify, evaluate and implement emerging technologies (ex: AI, automation, data analytics) to improve business performance
• Lead proof of concept initiatives and pilots, balancing innovation with ROI and operational impact
• Partner with functional leaders to identify opportunities for technology-enabled improvements
• Stay current on trends in enterprise technology, AI, and digital tools relevant to creative and entertainment organizations

Data, Reporting & Enablement
• Improve data visibility, reporting and insights across teams to support decision making
• Partner cross-functionally on forecasting, planning and technology investments
• Establish data governance and best practices for usage, access and security

Team & Vendor Management
• Build, lead and mentor internal technology resources and external partners
• Manage technology budgets, vendor relationships, contracts and performance
• Establish best practices for documentation, security, risk management and change control
• Provide clear guidance, tools and support to internal teams using enterprise systems
• Other special projects as needed

QUALIFICATIONS
• 10+ years of progressive experience in technology leadership, innovation or enterprise system management
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Experience working in live music, software, entertainment, or similar creative environments
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Strong understanding of business operations and enterprise technology ecosystems
• Experience managing vendors, budgets and complex technology initiatives
• Experience implementing or optimizing various systems
• Familiarity with AI, automation, and data-driven decision making tools
• Experience partnering with creative teams while maintaining operational discipline
• Background in scaling technology for growing or evolving organizations
• Strategic thinking with a hands on, execution focused mindset
• Strong communicator able to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• Highly organized with excellent problem-solving and prioritization skills
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and driving change
• Passion for live music, entertainment and enabling great work through smart technology

WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Must be willing to travel to work during holidays, evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines
• Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels and drastic temperature climates while working on site at various event location
• Must be able to work in open concept office space

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Live Nation Entertainment for a visa.