VP, Business Development & Innovation

Overview

The VP of Business Development & Innovation leads technology vision, innovation, and execution across live music, production, and entertainment operations. The role partners with Tech, Product, Production, Creative, Operations, Marketing, Ticketing, and Finance to design, implement, and scale technology solutions that enhance live experiences, improve operational efficiency, and support business growth across tours, festivals, and live events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the company’s technology and innovation roadmap aligned with business and creative goals.
• Serve as strategic advisor to executive leadership on enterprise technology, digital transformation, automation, and scalability.
• Translate business and operational needs into practical, scalable technology solutions that support fast‑paced creative teams.
• Build strong partnerships across tech, operations, marketing, finance, HR, legal, and executive leadership.
• Oversee internal and enterprise technology platforms, ensuring reliability, security, compliance, and scalability.
• Lead system integrations and improvements to reduce manual work and increase efficiency.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement emerging technologies (e.g., AI, automation, data analytics) to improve business performance.
• Lead proof‑of‑concept initiatives and pilots, balancing innovation with ROI and operational impact.
• Partner with functional leaders to identify opportunities for technology‑enabled improvements.
• Stay current on trends in enterprise technology, AI, and digital tools relevant to creative and entertainment organizations.
• Improve data visibility, reporting, and insights across teams to support decision‑making.
• Partner cross‑functionally on forecasting, planning, and technology investments.
• Establish data governance and best practices for usage, access, and security.
• Build, lead, and mentor internal technology resources and external partners.
• Manage technology budgets, vendor relationships, contracts, and performance.
• Establish best practices for documentation, security, risk management, and change control.
• Provide clear guidance, tools, and support to internal teams using enterprise systems.
• Lead other special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in technology leadership, innovation, or enterprise system management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience working in live music, software, entertainment, or similar creative environments.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong understanding of business operations and enterprise technology ecosystems.
• Experience managing vendors, budgets, and complex technology initiatives.
• Experience implementing or optimizing various systems.
• Familiarity with AI, automation, and data‑driven decision‑making tools.
• Experience partnering with creative teams while maintaining operational discipline.
• Background in scaling technology for growing or evolving organizations.
• Strategic thinking with a hands‑on, execution‑focused mindset.
• Strong communicator able to translate technical concepts for non‑technical audiences.
• Highly organized with excellent problem‑solving and prioritization skills.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and driving change.
• Passion for live music, entertainment, and enabling great work through smart technology.

Work Environment

• Must be willing to travel to work during holidays, evenings, and weekends as required.
• Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels and drastic temperature climates while working on site at various event locations.
• Must be able to work in an open‑concept office space.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Live Nation Entertainment strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age, ancestry, color, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The company will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual who is a disability applicant. Applicants who require accommodations should contact a Human Resources Representative to participate in a timely interactive process.