HireSparks AV Recruiting

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This is not a strategy role. This is ownership. Our client is a fast-growing live events and AV production company moving beyond founder-led operations. They are hiring a Director of Operations to take full control of execution, systems, and accountability. If you avoid enforcing standards or prefer influence over authority, this role is not for you. What You’ll Own • End-to-end operational systems and process enforcement • Project readiness, budgets, timelines, staffing, and logistics • Sales → PM → Production → Warehouse handoffs • Direct management of Project Managers and Production Supervisors • Onsite leadership for complex live events • Post-event reviews that drive real change (not excuses) Heroics are not the goal. Repeatable execution is. Requirements Who This Is For You: • Build order where others tolerate chaos • Hold people accountable without hesitation • Lead calmly under pressure • Fix broken systems instead of saving broken projects You are comfortable saying: “This is the standard. Follow it.” Requirements • 7–12+ years in live events, AV production, or production-heavy operations • Proven experience running complex projects on time and on budget • Direct people-management experience • Strong execution background (live production, broadcast, construction, manufacturing, military ops a plus) Why This Role Matters Success means: • Fewer emergencies • Stronger margins • Confident PMs • A CEO no longer embedded in daily operations This role can grow into a COO-level position as the company scales.