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Senior Manager Business Operations - Sphere Studios Tech
Burbank, CAPosted 2d ago
<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Sphere Entertainment Co. is a leader in immersive experiences, technology and media. The Company includes Sphere, an experiential medium powered by advanced technologies. The first Sphere opened in Las Vegas, with a second venue planned for Abu Dhabi. In addition, the Company includes MSG Networks, which operates two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG Sportsnet, as well as a direct-to-consumer and authenticated streaming product, MSG+, delivering a wide range of live sports content and other programming. More information is available at </span><a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sphereentertainmentco.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CMaddie.Rizzo%40msg.com%7Cf345c42af5d7463ff83408de643f07ae%7Cf2c1e8475bd24ba2b5e4b529a645f31a%7C1%7C0%7C639058419051444527%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=cMiSC0m9pVYooMKOmqGRKLvrWz4pyLwUcbtd%2BD8jl0E%3D&reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">www.sphereentertainmentco.com</a>.</span></p></div><p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Who are we hiring? </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">We're seeking a Senior Manager, Business Operations to serve as a key partner to Sphere Studios & Tech Ops leadership — driving cross-functional collaboration, resourcing strategy, and operational efficiency. This role works across the broader Sphere organization to monitor production demands on the Studios, design scalable workflows, and translate data into actionable staffing and resourcing recommendations. The ideal candidate thrives at breaking down complex problems into clear solutions that drive measurable efficiency gains.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">This role sits at the intersection of strategy, analytics and business operations and will report into Sphere’s Senior Director, Business Operations.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>What will you do? </strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Design, implement and continuously improve cross-functional workflows</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Maintain time-tracking process across all Studio & Tech Ops resources and partner with production management to improve resource allocation, scheduling and capacity planning</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Build and maintain operational playbooks, SOPs and documentation for recurring Studio processes</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Develop and maintain strong frameworks, dashboards, and KPIs that provide leadership with real-time visibility into production progress, studio utilization, and operational health</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Support Sphere Studios & Tech Ops leadership with data-driven insights for quarterly business reviews, planning sessions, and executive updates</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Assist in budget tracking and financial operations</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Serve as an operational bridge across the broader Sphere teams (Sales, Marketing, Venue Operations) to ensure studio output aligns with enterprise priorities and timelines</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Drive accountability and alignment across departments by establishing clear ownership, communication cadences, and escalation paths</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Evaluate and recommend tools, systems, and automation opportunities to increase the overall output and reduce manual effort</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>What do you need to succeed? </strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">5-7 years of experience in Business Operations, Production Operations, Strategy & Operations, or Consulting</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Demonstrated ability to operate effectively and collaboratively across different functions and levels in a matrixed organization</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Skillful prioritization of work and ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining quality and stakeholder relationships</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Strategic thinker who possesses the ability to effectuate meaningful change and identify opportunities for process enhancement</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Exceptional verbal and written communication, project management and time management skills</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Special Requirements (physical demands, non-traditional hours, travel etc</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Periodic travel between New York, Burbank, Las Vegas required</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong> </strong>#LI-Onsite</span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$96,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$170,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p></p>
<p style="line-height: 1.4;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here.</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 1.4;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. <span data-teams="true">MSG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination, including considering requests for reasonable accommodations as required.</span></span></p>
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