Kansas City Chiefs · 13 hours ago
Vice President of Stadium Operations and Facilities
Kansas City, MO, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expKansas City Chiefs is seeking a Vice President of Stadium Operations and Facilities who will provide oversight and direction for stadium operations and facility maintenance. The ideal candidate will lead various departments, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with regulations while executing large-scale projects and events.
American FootballFitnessOutdoorsSportsSports Leagues and Teams
Responsibilities
Review and develop annual business plans for all reporting departments. Provide leadership and resources to enable direct reports to achieve company goals and objectives
Responsible to develop and manage to annual budgets for reporting departments. Monitor monthly financials and act where appropriate
Lead coordination with stadium department heads to ensure effective implementation of basic venue operations at all times and all laws, codes, ordinances, policies, procedures, risk management, safety precautions, rules/regulations, and emergency procedures are followed
Lead the planning and implementation of capital planning for all projects, in a way that supports the strategic vision of the organization, enables revenue growth and brand/fan engagement opportunities, and maintains the facilities in a 1st class condition
Represent interests of the KC Chiefs as a liaison to the Jackson County Sports Complex Authority (JCSCA) (owner of GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium) and Kansas City Royals
Maintain position as sustainability leader in sports and entertainment venues through innovative and effective waste diversion, energy conservation, and other sustainability initiatives
Build and motivate highly effective and high performing teams through communication, coaching/development, collaboration, and performance management
Review and negotiate all relevant contracts and agreements on behalf of the venues such as maintenance and construction contracts, labor agreements, venue use agreements, etc
Identify opportunities to facilitate cross departmental communication and collaboration that enable higher efficiency in work output and achievement of company goals
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 10 years' experience in Sports, Entertainment, and/or Hospitality within a high-profile, high-volume, service-oriented environment with a population of diverse teammates and stakeholders. At least 5 years in a senior management position
Proven success in the acquisition, promotion, and production of large, high-profile events
Proven record of developing business plans and revenue goals and meeting and exceeding those revenue goals and creating revenue growth year over year
Comprehensive understanding of regulatory agency (health, liquor control, etc) standards and requirements as well as industry best practices
Strong executive presence and influence to work effectively with multiple stakeholders across the company
Excellent ability to manage competing priorities, work in a fast-paced environment and identify broader opportunities to improve processes and exceed the business plan deliverables
Solid customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and foster internal and external relationships
Strong organizational development and talent management skills with the ability to make complex decisions in a rapidly changing environment and competitive marketplace; ability to work and manage divergent teams focused on multiple, complex projects simultaneously
Exceptional communication and facilitation skills with ability to present business and/or financial information in both verbal and written formats to a variety of stakeholders to include internal senior executives and external officials
Exemplary management skills. Ability to effectively partner to solve human resource and personnel problems; to deal constructively with conflict; to motivate, provide counsel and execute appropriate solutions
Bachelor's degree in hospitality, business, or a related field
Experience in both client and contractor project delivery
Proficiency in CM-at-Risk and CM-at- Agency methods
Extensive knowledge of MEP infrastructure, turf management systems, and broadcast scoreboard technologies
Proficiency with operating systems including ISS-24/7 and AutoCAD LT
Company
Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs is a professional American football team.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dan Crumb
Chief Financial Officer
Kellen Begnoche
Vice President, Partnership Strategy
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