VP of Audio Technology Operations

About the Role The VP of Audio Technology Operations leads the strategic operational excellence of Sphere's advanced audio technology ecosystem across multiple venues and entertainment environments. This senior role sits at the intersection of technology and large-scale production, partnering with engineering, product development, content creators, and venue leadership to elevate immersive audio experiences. The position oversees venue audio technology operations, immersive systems, show design, artist and production support, preventative maintenance, and live event execution across a portfolio of venues. The VP reports to the Chief Technology Officer and establishes enterprise-wide audio standards, frameworks, and performance metrics. What You'll Do

• Responsible for audio technology operations and optimization, including Sphere immersive sound, integration of third-party technologies, and enterprise-wide audio infrastructure (Media Plane, Atrium, and Exosphere).
• Provide oversight of all audio operations supporting concerts, residencies, brand events, broadcast productions and special experiences.
• Develop and execute the long-term vision, roadmap, and operational strategy for venue-wide audio technology systems, ensuring alignment with organizational, creative, and business objectives.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of immersive audio leads, technicians and production staff at multiple venues while working closely with studio audio artists and sound designers.
• Ensure seamless execution of all live and non-live events through rigorous operational planning, quality assurance, and cross-functional coordination.
• Collaborate with internal product development and engineering teams to influence roadmaps and operationalize emerging audio technologies.
• Establish operational excellence standards and technical training programs that deliver consistent world-class audio experiences.
• Partner with artists, production teams, touring engineers, and creative stakeholders to integrate venue audio capabilities into show design and execution.
• Lead the venue's artist support strategy, onboarding, rehearsals, and show deployment.
• Translate artistic and production requirements into executable technical solutions while maintaining venue standards and operational integrity.
• Foster trusted relationships with touring productions and industry partners to position the venue as a premier destination for live entertainment.
• Establish and drive a culture of operational rigor, resilience, and accountability to maintain reliability, redundancy, readiness, and performance across all venues and events.
• Oversee vendor relationships, service agreements, warranty programs, and technical support partnerships to maintain world-class system reliability.
• Drive workforce planning, staffing strategies, labor management, and succession planning.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and technical excellence. What We're Looking For
• 15+ years of experience in audio design, live sound, music production, or immersive audio for large-scale entertainment experiences.
• Deep expertise in live event production, concert touring, or large-format entertainment environments.
• Proven senior leadership experience overseeing high-performing teams in a fast-paced and fluid environment.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver flawless execution in high-pressure, high-visibility environments where reliability and precision are paramount.
• Credibility within the global audio and production community with ability to influence artists, engineers, and creative leaders.
• Experience collaborating with engineering and technology teams to translate advanced capabilities into creative production environments.
• Exceptional communication skills; ability to translate complex audio concepts to internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to operate at an executive level, balancing creative execution, technology strategy, and large-scale production realities.
• Experience with immersive audio technologies, spatial audio systems, or large-format sound environments.
• Background spanning multiple entertainment mediums such as concerts, theater, immersive experiences. Nice to Have
• Experience with cutting-edge immersive audio systems and cross-venue standardization efforts. Compensation & Benefits
• Salary and benefits not disclosed in the posting.