Venue Development Director Project Management

Job Summary:

About Live Nation:
Join the team at Live Nation, where innovation meets live entertainment on a global scale With 40,000 shows and 500 million tickets sold each year, we're the industry leader, powered by 44,000 talented individuals worldwide. At Live Nation, we're passionate about transforming live events and creating extraordinary moments for artists, event professionals, and fans.

About the role:
As Venue Development Director, Project Management, you'll join our Venue Development team to drive consistency, structure, and performance across a portfolio of major venue projects throughout Australia and New Zealand. In this pivotal role, you'll lead external project management teams to deliver multiple world-class venues, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.

Reporting directly to the SVP, Venue Development ANZ, you'll oversee project governance, planning, and performance across a diverse portfolio of developments, while fostering alignment between external consultants, internal stakeholders, and executive leadership. Your ability to bring structure, foresight, and clear communication to complex, multi-stakeholder projects will be key to success.

If you're a detail-oriented project leader with a passion for driving excellence in large-scale development, apply now with your resume and a cover letter outlining why you're the ideal fit for this role.

This is a 12-month fixed term role, open to candidates based in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane.

What you'll be doing:  

• Project Leadership: Oversee and coordinate external project managers across multiple venue developments to ensure consistent delivery and adherence to project standards.
• Governance & Oversight: Develop and implement project frameworks, ensuring compliance with scope, budget, and timelines.
• Planning & Reporting: Establish and maintain project schedules, risk registers, and reporting tools within systems such as ClickUp or MS Project.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the central liaison between internal teams, external consultants, and the SVP, ensuring alignment on objectives and progress.
• Risk & Issue Management: Monitor milestones, identify emerging risks, and manage change processes to maintain delivery integrity.
• Financial Accountability: Track budgets, oversee cost management and invoicing, and ensure financial discipline across projects.
• Consultant Coordination: Lead due diligence processes and collaborate with architects, engineers, and other specialists to ensure compliance and performance.
• Continuous Improvement: Support the SVP in enhancing project processes, tools, and governance for ongoing operational excellence.
   

What you'll bring:

• Extensive Experience: Proven project management background, ideally in venue or entertainment development environments.
• Leadership Strength: Skilled at managing external teams and consultants across multiple concurrent projects.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to anticipate challenges, adapt to shifting priorities, and maintain delivery momentum.
• Technical Understanding: Solid grasp of venue operations, construction principles, and contractual frameworks.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication with confidence to influence at all levels.
• Organisational Excellence: Highly detail-oriented with exceptional planning and analytical capability.
• Tech Proficiency: Experienced in project management software such as ClickUp or MS Project.
• Qualifications: Degree or diploma in Business, Commerce, Law, or Project Management (desirable).

The Benefits:

• A vibrant, music-focused workplace fostering creativity and collaboration.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A flexible approach to when and where you work, designed to support balance in all aspects of life.
• Access to concerts, events, and other entertainment perks.
• A diverse, equitable workplace where every voice matters.
• Comprehensive benefits, from volunteer days to wellness programs and mental health support.

Equal Opportunities: 
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.
 

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