Global Program Manager, Sustainability

Job Summary:

WHO ARE WE?

Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment and eCommerce company, comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster.com, Live Nation Concerts, Front Line Management Group and Live Nation Network. Ticketmaster.com is the global event ticketing leader and one of the world’s top five eCommerce sites, with over 26 million monthly unique visitors. Live Nation Concerts produces over 20,000 shows annually for more than 2,000 artists globally. Front Line is the world’s top artist management company, representing over 250 artists. These businesses power Live Nation Network, the leading provider of entertainment marketing solutions, enabling over 800 advertisers to tap into the 200 million consumers Live Nation delivers annually through its live event and digital platforms. For additional information, visit www.livenation.com/investors .

WHO ARE YOU?

Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!

THE ROLE

The Project Manager, Sustainability Solutions is an experienced project manager and strategic thinker with a knack for bringing bold and ambitious ideas from concept development to delivery and execution. This role will work with a diverse group of stakeholders on a range of exciting projects, from supporting the growth of our sustainable touring and festivals program, to programs that galvanize engagement from Live Nation employees and industry partners across the globe. You will have experience in corporate and/or event sustainability, specifically vetting and implementing new projects and programs that help achieve sustainability goals and objectives. You are comfortable working across divisions and countries, and bring an acute sense of judgement and tact when navigating competing agendas and priorities .

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO

• Work with business stakeholders to identify gaps and create solutions that are replicable and scalable and aligned with sustainability and business goals; Evaluate efficacy of current sustainability programs considering cost effectiveness, feasibility, ease of integration; make recommendations and implement improvements as necessary
• Perform technical analysis (LCAs, GHG accounting) where necessary to assess best pathways and assure programs are grounded in sustainability science

• Research & Analysis:

  • Conduct research and track global trends as it relates to sustainability and live entertainment/events; Prepare briefing reports/technical guides to assure clear understanding of relevant sustainability issues including any trade-offs to help inform decision making and effective program development and management

  • Perform technical analysis (LCAs, GHG accounting) where necessary to assess best pathways and assure programs are grounded in sustainability science

• Communications and Engagement:

  • Create communications materials and presentations that help to communicate and amplify efforts with internal and external audiences

  • Support internal stakeholders to drive effective collaboration with third party partners i.e. vendors, sponsors, non-profits, etc., assuring sustainability is appropriately integrated into partner engagements and that opportunities are properly vetted and prioritized

• Design, deliver, and help incubate a range of sustainability related programs and services in partnership with internal and external stakeholders including global Live Nation venues, festivals, touring teams and industry partners that help deliver against sustainability priorities including emissions, energy, waste, public engagement and more
• Conduct research and track global trends as it relates to sustainability and live entertainment/events; Prepare briefing reports/technical guides to assure clear understanding of relevant sustainability issues including any trade-offs to help inform decision making and effective program development and management
• Support internal stakeholders to drive effective collaboration with third party partners i.e. vendors, sponsors, non-profits, etc., assuring sustainability is appropriately integrated into partner engagements and that opportunities are properly vetted and prioritized

• Project Development & Delivery -

  • Design, deliver, and help incubate a range of sustainability related programs and services in partnership with internal and external stakeholders including global Live Nation venues, festivals, touring teams and industry partners that help deliver against sustainability priorities including emissions, energy, waste, public engagement and more

  • Work with business stakeholders to identify gaps and create solutions that are replicable and scalable and aligned with sustainability and business goals; Evaluate efficacy of current sustainability programs considering cost effectiveness, feasibility, ease of integration; make recommendations and implement improvements as necessary

• Create communications materials and presentations that help to communicate and amplify efforts with internal and external audiences

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate technical/sustainability jargon for broader audiences
• Technical experience with greenhouse gas accounting , EEIO models/analysis, and/or life cycle assessments strongly preferred
• A degree in Business, Sustainability/Environmental Science, Marketing/Communications, or related technical field
• Flexibility and ability to successfully navigate ambiguity and succeed in a fast-paced organization
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders in an international environment including across Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America
• 5+ years of experience in business development, consulting, project management and/or implementing sustainability programs, ideally in a large, matrixed organization
• COVID-19 vaccination will be required for this position subject to legally valid exemptions.
• Familiarity with sustainability solutions across a range of priority topics including: energy, transportation, waste/circular economy, materials management, and sustainability communications
• Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Strong project management skills; PMP desirable

BENEFITS & PERKS

Our motto is ‘Taking Care of Our Own’ through 6 pillars of benefits:

• OTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding network
• WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, Stock Program
• FAMILY: New parent programs & support including caregiver leave and baby bonuses, infertility support
• HEALTH: Medical, Vision and Dental benefits for you and your family, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• YOURSELF: Generous paid time off policy including paid holidays, sick time and paid days off for your birthday, Free concert tickets
• CAREER: Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment internal growth and development programs & trainings

Live Nation’s policy regarding vaccinations and masking will evolve based upon updated regulations and factors related to COVID-19. Currently, we strongly encourage employees to be fully vaccinated or have received a negative COVID test within [24] hours of entering an office.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.

Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.

We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Live Nation will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Live Nation also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Live Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case by case basis.

HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Live Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.

New York Hiring Range*: $96,000 - $120,000

**Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements Law. It is estimated based on what a successful New York City applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York or perform the position from New York City. Similar positions located outside of New York will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Live Nation takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the NY Law, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

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The expected compensation for this position in California is:

$96,000.00 USD - $120,000.00 USD

**Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the California Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements Law. It is estimated based on what a successful California applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in California or perform the position from California. Similar positions located outside of California will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Live Nation takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the California Law, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.