SVP Global Solutions & Engineering

Job Summary:SVP Global Solutions & EngineeringCompany:  Live Nation EntertainmentDepartment: Information TechnologyLocation: US-based, remote-eligible, with 15-25% travelSalary: Competitive       Contract Type: PermanentAbout usLive Nation Entertainment is the world’s largest live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. With 550 million fans and operations in over 40 countries, somewhere in the world every 18 minutes a Live Nation Entertainment event takes place. We manage some of the world’s biggest artists, produce some iconic music festivals, oversee world leading venues and, through Ticketmaster, operate one of the largest ecommerce sites. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.At Live Nation Entertainment, we are at the forefront of the live entertainment industry, leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive our business forward. As the Senior Vice President of Global Solutions & Engineering, you will have the opportunity to shape the technology landscape of a global leader, driving innovation and excellence in every aspect of our global operations.​Job purposeLive Nation Entertainment is seeking a visionary and strategic leader to serve as the Senior Vice President of Global Solutions & Engineering. This executive role is pivotal in driving the company's technology strategy, overseeing the architecture and delivery of enterprise solutions, and ensuring the alignment of technology initiatives with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have a profound understanding of delivering complex, scalable enterprise systems, cloud technologies, and security engineering, coupled with a proven track record of leading large-scale technology transformations.​This role will report directly to the Chief Technology Officer. You will be a key member of our IT Senior Leadership Team and work closely with your peers to deliver on our Global Technology & Cybersecurity Strategy.Role descriptionStrategic Leadership:Articulate a clear, forward-looking vision and roadmap for global solutions that aligns with Live Nation's business goals.Collaborate with executive leadership to identify and prioritize technology initiatives that drive growth and efficiency.Implement frameworks and ways of working to ensure regulatory compliance across all technology domains.​Manage the budget and lead annual investment planning for the function.Solutions Delivery:Manage the solutions delivery lifecycle including business case development, agile delivery planning, business stakeholder management, delivery & financial management, proactive and reactive maintenance.Oversee the development and support of complex enterprise application and data platforms, with an initial focus on Salesforce & financial systems leveraging Oracle Fusion, OneStream, and Databricks.Lead the design and implementation of scalable, flexible and secure solution architectures.Develop & manage strategic technology vendor relationships and performanceInfrastructure Engineering:Partner with the CISO in driving measurable improvements in the cybersecurity posture.Partner with the SVP Global Technology Operations in continuously improving IT operations and services deliveryLead end-user, cloud, network, and security engineering teams to maintain robust and reliable IT services.​Manage cloud engineering efforts across multiple cloud providers to optimize cost, performance and resiliency.Lead the multi-cloud DevSecOps strategy to enhance software delivery and security practices.Talent Development:Align with global sourcing strategies to manage IT talent.Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the technology teams.Implement programs for coaching, mentoring, and professional development to build a high-performing workforce.Lead initiatives to attract and retain top technology talent.​Essential SkillsMinimum 15 years of progressively senior leadership experience in technologyMinimum 5 years in leading complex technology-driven transformation programs in large, global organizationsDemonstrated experience in developing high volume, consumer-facing e-commerce platformsDemonstrated experience in guiding highly technical development & engineering teamsExperience in negotiating large third-party technology contracts and driving vendor performanceExperience guiding compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements including SOX, SOC, PCI-DSS and familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO27001)Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to communicate complex technology topics to technical & non-technical audiences at various levelsDegree in technology or a related field----------The expected compensation for this position is:$298,000.00 USD - $373,000.00 USD** Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.