Director of Venue Technology | Full-Time | Denver Tech Center

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management hospitality and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015 the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas stadiums convention centers music festivals performing arts centers and cultural institutions spanning four continents.

The Director of Venue Technology is responsible for aligning in-venue technologies with enterprise technology standards to drive execution culture and business alignment. This

position requires a leader with the ability to develop relationships and align technology initiatives with business objectives.

The Director of Venue Technology plays a critical role in implementing the organizations technology direction driving structure and enabling business growth. This position requires a collaborative partner with a strong blend of technical expertise and business acumen.

This role pays an annual salary of $150000-$175000 and is bonus eligible.

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health Dental and Vision Insurance 401(k) Savings Plan 401(k) matching and Paid Time Off (vacation days sick days and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until July 10 2026.

• Venue Technology Roadmap: Assist Venue IT teams to create and maintain technology roadmaps that outline key initiatives milestones and timelines for implementing technology initiatives and/or maintenance upgrades. Ensure alignment with business priorities and market trends while achieving financial predictability.
• Technology Evaluation: Coordinate the evaluation of emerging venue technologies and trends that have the potential to impact the organizations competitive position and industry landscape. Drive a culture of innovation and experimentation within the technology team.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with venue leaders product managers and other stakeholders to understand their technological needs and requirements. Develop strong relationships and partnerships to ensure technology initiatives are aligned with business objectives.
• Standards: Collaborate with venue stakeholders to maintain standards for all venue technologies and with specific venue design teams focusing on technology infrastructure converged networks AV/IPTV/broadcast security digital displays (small and large format) collaboration systems and sports/entertainment venue technology standards. Ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory standards and enterprise technology practices are adopted at the venue level. Facilitate the creation of local venue Procedure / Playbook for venue IT operations.
• Vendor Management: Maintain relationships with technology vendors service providers and strategic partners. Monitor contract terms service level agreements (SLAs) and pricing to ensure optimal value and performance.
• Communication and Reporting: Communicate technology initiatives and requirements from venue leadership to IT leadership.

• Bachelors degree in computer science engineering information technology or a related field. Advanced degree (e.g. MBA) preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in technology leadership roles with a track record of driving technology strategy and innovation.
• Deep understanding of technology trends including cloud computing artificial intelligence data analytics cybersecurity and digital transformation.
• Proven ability to develop and execute technology plans that align with business objectives and drive measurable results.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to build and motivate high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Experience managing technology budgets vendor relationships and strategic partnerships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business needs into technology solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment with evolving priorities and challenges.

• Event Operations e.g. security food/beverage merchandise time and attendance guest experience event management conversions housekeeping ticketing building

  operations.

• Venue and Event technology experience (AV/Broadcast/Security/F&B).

• Venue technology implementation and support.

• Construction processes and concepts.

• Software/Hardware implementation methodologies.

At OVG we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation strengthens ourpeople improves ourservice and raises ourexcellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including but not limited to veteran status uniform service member status race color religion sex national origin age physical or mental disability genetic information or any other protected class under federal state or local law.