Director, Production Operations

The Director, Production Operations role at WWE supports the Head of Production Operations in driving operational excellence across large-scale productions and live events. Key responsibilities include:

• Direct operational and strategic support to the Head of Production Operations
• Manage and lead multiple production and operational initiatives across TKO properties
• Track departmental priorities, deliverables, ensuring initiatives remain on schedule and stakeholders remain informed
• Partner cross-functionally with internal departments to align operational needs, improve communication, and drive execution
• Support production logistics for live events and large-scale productions, including travel coordination, crewing, vendor management, scheduling, and operational planning
• Manage production-related logistics including contracts, legal documentation, insurance requirements, and operational compliance
• Manage monthly travel requirements to weekend events, ensuring smooth execution of on-site needs
• Support department organization and infrastructure, implementing systems and workflows that improve operational effectiveness and scalability
• Manage production budgets and reporting, including tracking expenses, forecasting, and financial reconciliation
• Work with FP&A to support P&Ls and production cost reporting to ensure financial accountability and efficiency
• Utilize Movie Magic software and other budgeting tools to support production planning and expense management
• Identify opportunities to create efficiencies, streamline workflows, and implement operational best practices across departments
• Drive project management efforts for cross-functional initiatives, ensuring milestones, deadlines, and deliverables are met
• Help establish scalable operational processes within a fast-paced, evolving environment, leveraging prior startup or high-growth experience

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in Production Management, Production Operations, Live Events, or Large-Scale Event Operations
• Proven experience managing complex production logistics, budgets, and operational execution for large-scale events
• Strong experience with budgeting, expense reporting, and P&L management
• Proficiency in Movie Magic software and production budgeting tools
• Experience managing travel logistics, crewing, vendor coordination, legal contracts, and insurance requirements
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and influence outcomes across multiple departments
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Experience implementing workflows, improving efficiencies, and scaling operational processes
• Startup, high-growth, or rapidly evolving business experience strongly preferred
• Willingness and ability to travel monthly to weekend events as needed

Note: WWE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment.