Vice President, Project Delivery & Implementation - Exhibition Development

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Meow Wolf opens portals of possibility. Come as you are! 

We are individuals who inspire creativity in people's lives through art and exploration, so that our combined imaginations can transform the world we live in. We create immersive and interactive experiences that transport audiences into fantastic realms of story and exploration.  Our Vision is to be the world’s leading creative company, reimagining the paradigm of art and storytelling, to make a positive difference in the world.  

We share a strong commitment to Belonging through our values of: 

• Collaborative Creativity: We believe the act of creating together amplifies possibilities.

• Provocative Playfulness:  We celebrate the unexpected because it is the doorway to discovery.

• Outsiders Welcome: We are all outsiders at heart, and we create space for everyone to feel like they belong.

• Authentic Compassion: We are “kind punks” - supportive to each other and standing up for what we believe in.

• Audacious Courage: We have the courage to radically reinvent ourselves to push the boundaries of art.

If this all sounds like YOU, read on….

Job Description:

Job Disclosures:

Location: 

This position is strongly preferred to be based in Santa Fe, NM but consideration will be given to remote candidates (with required travel), provided that the candidate resides in one of the following markets:   Santa Fe, NM; Denver, CO; Las Vegas, NV; Houston, TX; Dallas, TX; New York, NY or Los Angeles, CA. In-person work is critical to the creative practice at Meow Wolf and invaluable to the culture of our creative teams.

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $156,340 to $220,440.  Compensation is based on location and experience.  This position is also eligible for a bonus of up to 20% of base salary.  Bonuses are not guaranteed and depend on the successful achievement of pre-determined company and individual performance goals. 

Deadline: 

The deadline for submitting applications for this position is August 31, 2024. Meow Wolf reserves the right to extend this deadline if needed.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the VP, Project Delivery & Implementation leads the strategic delivery and execution processes of facility and show disciplines for new exhibitions, exhibition updates, and other special projects within the Meow Wolf Universe. This role demands outstanding leadership, superior organizational skills, keen process insight, innovative thinking, and a strong advocacy for the creative.

As the leader of the project delivery and implementation team, you will oversee and develop your team’s abilities in delivering Meow Wolf experiences that align with business objectives, scope management, resource planning, and overall delivery strategy. You will have an active role at an executive level in providing guidance for all Meow Wolf exhibition development projects throughout the lifecycle by developing standards and best practices, project phase deliverables, process flows and implementation plans. You will be responsible for risk management, approving strategy decisions, overseeing the contracting process, and ensuring your team is equipped with the skills needed to drive the development of new exhibitions through delivery.

This role requires a hands on approach. You will be accountable for, but not limited to: assessment of proposed development goals, oversight of project goals and milestones, status reports, risk assessment, and managing to overall financial targets.

Job Responsibilities:
You design the Meow Wolf project delivery and implementation strategy and approach.
● As a key exhibition development executive leader, you collaborate on and are responsible for the strategy, goals, priorities, risks identification, and risk mitigation of exhibition projects, as well as the processes and structures that will optimize overall project delivery and the effectiveness of our project teams.
● Develop consistent best practices and standards of design management across all projects f