Vice President, Security & Event Management Consulting 

Location: Remote (U.S.) | Travel: 25–50% Domestic & International

Reports to: Senior Vice President, Business Integration & Consulting

 

Attain Talent is leading the recruitment for a Vice President or Security & Event Management Consulting position for our client in the event services space. The Vice President of Security & Event Management Consulting will be responsible for leading and scaling consulting and event operations functions. This executive will oversee a large portfolio of high-profile clients, ensure flawless event execution, and build a world-class team of operational leaders. The ideal candidate combines strategic vision with hands-on leadership, thrives in complex environments, and has a proven ability to drive efficiency, consistency, and measurable client outcomes at scale.

 

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Scale

• Define and implement a consulting operating model, including service tiers, processes, and delivery standards.
• Further develop a comprehensive playbook covering all phases of event management: discovery, planning, budgeting, design, staffing, execution, and post-event review.
• Build and manage a high-performing, multi-location operations team capable of executing multiple concurrent engagements.
• Drive operational readiness and standardization across all project types, ensuring scalability as the company grows.

Client Relationship Management & Outcomes

• Serve as executive sponsor for major clients, maintaining strong relationships with security, operations, and production leaders.
• Lead quarterly or annual business reviews, operational improvement initiatives, and renewal/expansion discussions.
• Personally oversee key programs, providing hands-on guidance in planning, budgeting, and onsite execution.
• Oversee project budgets in each engagement actively communicating them with clients while delivering first class value for services.
• Ensure client success metrics - including guest experience, safety, and satisfaction - are consistently achieved.

Operational Oversight & Team Coaching

• Lead and mentor Event Directors, Event Staffing Managers and Project Operations personnel to drive continuous improvement.
• Review and enhance deliverables such as event security plans, crowd management plans, emergency action plans, incident management plans, access and accreditation plans, event staffing plans, incident logs, and after-action reports.
• Develop and enforce operational standards for ingress, crowd management, security screening, and incident response.
• Establish operator certification and coaching programs to build bench strength and leadership depth.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Development

• Design and execute recruiting strategies to attract top-tier operational talent across the U.S. and internationally.
• Build a diverse and scalable network of full-time employees, part-time staff, and vetted 1099 contractors.
• Develop vendor partnerships and performance-based SLAs with solutions, staffing and technology partners.
• Implement clear career pathways, recognition programs, and training initiatives to retain top talent.

Financial Management & Forecasting

• Own P&L performance for the division, ensuring margin targets and budget compliance.
• Establish forecasting processes for labor, travel, and project expenses.
• Optimize cost structures through vendor negotiation, efficient staffing mixes, and streamlined logistics.

Technology & Data Enablement

• Drive adoption of technology platforms that improve real-time visibility into operations and performance metrics.
• Ensure accurate data collection and reporting to support decision-making and client reporting.
• Collaborate with other partners on security technology integration and readiness.

Risk, Compliance, and Brand Stewardship

• Ensure all operations comply with relevant local, state, and federal laws, as well as venue specific requirements.
• Promote a safety-first culture and ensure zero critical incidents.
• Represent brand values in all client and venue interactions.

 

Qualifications & Experience

• 10–15+ years of progressive leadership experience in event security, large-scale crowd management, or venue operations.
• Demonstrated success leading large, multi-disciplinary teams across multiple geographies.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver exceptional service in high pressure environments.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in pricing, P&L management, and operational forecasting.
• Expertise in ingress/egress planning, event staffing models, and vendor orchestration.
• Experience managing hybrid workforces (W‑2, 1099, vendor labor) domestically and internationally.
• Hands-on familiarity with event and security technologies (e.g., weapons detection, credentialing, access control).
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant certifications (ICS/NIMS, PMP, CPP, or crowd management) preferred.

Key Competencies

• Hands-on Leadership: Leads from the front, mentoring teams by example.
• Operational Excellence: Creates systems and playbooks that ensure consistent, measurable success.
• Client Centricity: Builds trusted relationships and drives value through every interaction.
• Talent Magnetism: Attracts, develops, and retains high-caliber professionals.
• Strategic Agility: Balances long-term vision with day-to-day execution.
• Calm Under Pressure: Leads effectively during high-profile or fast-moving event operations.

Attain Talent is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. For more Information visit EEO, EEO Poster Supplement, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). 

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