Vice President, Global Event Production

We are seeking a seasoned, master-level professional with extensive experience leading large-scale, high-profile domestic and international events. This individual will be a proven leader, overseeing a team of 20+ and a cadre of production partners, contractors, and freelancers to deliver world-class fan, VIP, and hospitality experiences across the NFL portfolio. They will bring deep expertise in event operations and front-of-house production, strategic planning, and operational excellence to drive exceptional outcomes and elevate the brand globally, while championing a positive, inclusive culture and the development of staff at all career stages. 

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 20 staff members and manage a network of production partners, contractors, and freelancers to deliver world-class events, fan engagement and premium hospitality experiences 

• Manage end-to-end planning and execution of major domestic and international events, ensuring operational excellence, year-over-year evolution and growth, adherence to budget, and delivery of experiences that exceed fan and guest expectations  

• Develop and implement global fan experience initiatives that span domestic and international programs, while authentically reflecting local community culture and priorities. 

• Oversee premium hospitality programs for internal stakeholders and external client groups, including large-scale premium events, stadium suites and food/beverage programs, elite service offerings, and tailored premium engagements. 

• Execute year-round internal and external events to advance organizational objectives and reinforce the NFL brand. 

• Serve as the central connection point across internal teams, cross-functional partners, and hundreds of vendors to deliver high-profile, complex events at scale. 

Required Qualifications

• Extensive, master-level experience in live event production, hospitality, and sports/entertainment management. 

• Proven leader with a track record of managing large, complex teams and multi-stakeholder projects. 

• Strong P&L management experience with accountability for budget, revenue, and cost optimization. 

• Exceptional negotiation skills, including RFP/RFI management, to secure best-in-class production partners and vendors. 

• Culture carrier: consistently drives a positive and inclusive work environment, fostering staff development at all career stages. 

• Experience producing both domestic and international events, including marquee tentpoles and ongoing operational programs. 

• Strong organizational, strategic, and stakeholder management skills. 

• The ability to balance operational excellence with creative, high-impact experiences. 

• Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including domestic and international markets. 

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred (e.g., MBA, Master’s in Event Management, Hospitality, or related field). 

• Minimum of 15 years of leadership experience in live event production, hospitality, and sports/entertainment management. 

• Demonstrated track record of leading large, complex, high-profile events with operational excellence. 

• Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams, external vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders. 

• Strong strategic, financial (P&L), and negotiation skills, including experience with RFP/RFI processes to secure best-in-class production partners. 

• Experience fostering a positive, inclusive culture and developing staff at all career stages. 

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

• Strategic Vision: Sees the big picture, anticipates challenges, and aligns complex programs with organizational goals.
• Proven Leadership: Inspires, develops, and motivates diverse teams, fostering a high-performance, inclusive culture.
• Collaboration & Influence: Builds strong relationships across teams, stakeholders, and vendors to drive alignment and results.
• Communication Excellence: Articulate, persuasive, and clear in high-stakes internal and external interactions.
• Problem Solving & Adaptability: Thrives under pressure, making sound decisions while managing competing priorities.
• Cultural Intelligence: Ensures programs authentically reflect local communities and promotes inclusivity.
• Emotional Intelligence & Resilience: Demonstrates empathy, self-awareness, and composure in complex situations.
• Innovation & Creativity: Balances operational rigor with creative thinking to continuously elevate fan and VIP experiences. 

Terms / Expected Hours of Work 

Physical Demands & Work Environment:  

• This is a hands-on, live event production role that requires working long hours, often under tight deadlines. 

• Must be able to work in a variety of conditions, including outdoor venues, stadiums, and temporary office setups. 

• The role requires extensive travel and physical demands during event execution. 

• Operates in a high-visibility, high-impact environment where careful attention to detail and sound decision-making under pressure are essential. 

• Must be able to manage the physical and mental demands of fast-paced, complex events while maintaining leadership presence and focus 

 

Travel/Work Requirements:  

• This role requires significant domestic and international travel, approximately 50–60% of the working year. 

• Travel will include some weekends due to the event and game calendar. 

• Extended periods on the road are expected during event planning and delivery, including multi-day assignments away from a home base. 

• Must be flexible and adaptable to changing schedules and locations while maintaining operational oversight and leadership presence 

• This is a full-time role, based on a standard 40-hour workweek. 

• The NFL operates on a 5-day, in-office schedule when not traveling 

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.