Director, Staging Operations

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Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.Overview:NBCUniversal is looking for a talented individual to become the Director of Staging Operations, supporting all productions originating from 30 Rockefeller Plaza and associated remote productions.This position requires an individual who can efficiently maximize all operational aspects of staging operations, including collaborating with business partners, forward-looking planning, and team development.The Director must possess a variety of competencies including team leadership, comprehensive organizational skills, attention to detail, project management, event operations, meticulous follow-through and a reliable business sense.ResponsibilitiesProvide leadership and direction to the staging management team supporting all 30 Rock productions.Strengthen the organization by fostering growth and culture with frontline managers and technical staff.Manage a represented IATSE Local 1 Staging, Scenic Artist, and Scenic Design employee population.Cultivate client relationships for customer success.Maintain fiscal management of labor budgets for IATSE & USA.Streamline processes to increase reliability.Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous priorities.Increase Talent Pipeline for all assignments.Work closely with Labor Relations & Human Resources to negotiate labor contracts.Work closely with show runners and designers to ensure all staging needs meet client expectations.Develop, Execute and Maintain Disaster Recovery plans for all Brands.Qualifications/RequirementsExperience working with internal and external stakeholders to drive high impact partnerships, while working cross functionally with the leadership team.Comprehension understanding of all aspects of staging operations.Skilled in building, scaling, and managing high performing teams acting as a role model, inspiring confidence, trust, optimism, respect, fairness, and collaboration.Exceptional communication skills: strong ability to refine complexity into crisp, easily understandable message.Exhibit strong leadership and influencing skills.Ability to navigate ambiguity and remain agile in an ever-changing environment.Superb judgment and integrity, including excellent decision-making skills and a sense of urgency.Attention to detail and the ability to effectively handle multiple high impact priorities.Minimum Requirements:Bachelor’s Degree with 7+ years of experience in a studio environment.5+ years managing direct reports in a production environment.Experience with deadline driven environment.Strong communication skills and attention to detail.Ability to work as a member of a team.Proficient in Office 365 tools such as Teams, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc.Additional Job RequirementMust be willing to work in New York, New YorkWillingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice.Additional Information:Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. 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