Vice President, Venue Technology

Job Title:

Vice President, Venue Technology

Department:
Global Technology

Reports To:

Chief Technology Officer
FLSA Status:
Exempt, Salaried

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component, feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking — of world-class live events and venues.

The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career. Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team.

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The Vice President, Venue Technology is a visionary and execution-focused leader responsible for architecting and delivering Legends Global’s venue technology strategy across a diverse, global portfolio of stadiums, arenas, convention centers, and hospitality venues. This role drives the end-to-end lifecycle of venue technology, from strategic planning and design to implementation, operations, and continuous innovation.

Reporting directly to the CTO, the VP will lead a high-impact team of regional and venue-based technologists, collaborate cross-functionally with business and operational leaders, and serve as a key voice in shaping the future of venue technology across the enterprise.

• Develop and execute a multi-year venue technology roadmap aligned with Legends Global’s business strategy, operational priorities, and guest experience goals.
• Serve as the executive sponsor for venue technology innovation, advising senior leadership on emerging trends, investment opportunities, and competitive differentiation.
• Champion enterprise-wide initiatives such as smart venue platforms, digital twin technologies, and AI-driven operational intelligence.
• Oversight of venue technology budgets.
• Partner on new venue construction and major renovation projects.

Oversee the design, deployment, and lifecycle management of mission-critical systems including:

• Network infrastructure (LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi, DAS, 5G)
• AV and broadcast systems (IPTV, control rooms, digital signage)
• Compute and storage environments (hybrid cloud, edge computing)
• Venue IT operations (access control, ticketing, incident management)
• Establish and enforce enterprise standards for technology architecture, cybersecurity, scalability, and interoperability across all venues.

Lead complex, multi-venue technology programs including:

• Frictionless retail and biometric access
• RFID-based inventory and asset tracking
• Cellular/DAS modernization and fiber backbone upgrades
• Own vendor strategy across venue technology domains, including RFPs, contract negotiations, SLAs, and performance management.

• Build and mentor a world-class venue technology organization, including regional directors, systems engineers, and venue technologists.
• Promote a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning through structured development programs, cross-functional collaboration, and knowledge sharing.

• Identify and pilot emerging technologies that enhance operational efficiency, sustainability, and guest engagement.
• Drive adoption of advanced analytics, IoT, and AI/ML to optimize venue operations, predict maintenance needs, and personalize guest experiences.
• Lead post-event retrospectives and continuous improvement initiatives to refine technology performance and service delivery.

Carries out supervisory…