SVP, Fan Support Operations

Job Summary:

JOB DESCRIPTION – Senior Vice President (SVP), Global Fan Support Operations

Location: Texas, Florida, Georgia, or Arizona

Division: Ticketmaster Global

Line Manager: EVP, Global Fan Support Operations

Contract Terms: Permanent, Full-time

THE JOB

The Senior Vice President, Global Fan Support Operations is a transformational executive role responsible for driving operational excellence, consistency, and innovation across Ticketmaster’s global fan support functions. This leader will ensure seamless delivery of fan-facing services across multiple regions and channels, overseeing both front-office and back-office operations to meet evolving business needs and fan expectations.

This role requires an experienced operator with the vision to shape scalable service models, the discipline to drive performance, and the influence to collaborate across global teams. The SVP will partner with senior leaders across Product, Technology, Legal, Client Ops, PR and Marketing to embed a fan-first mindset while maintaining operational stability and delivering continuous improvement. A key focus will be leading global BPO strategy and ensuring cost-effective, high-quality service delivery through internal and external teams.

We are seeking a well-connected leader within the contact center and customer service industry — someone who brings external perspective, strong relationships, and deep understanding of market best practices. The ideal candidate will be bold, decisive, and unafraid to challenge the norm. They will be a calculated risk taker, willing to disrupt traditional thinking and push boundaries using data, insight, and fan sentiment to influence change. This is a high-profile, executive-level role requiring exceptional stakeholder management, global business acumen, and strong alignment to strategic outcomes.

The SVP will need to travel to maintain engagement across global markets and must be adept at navigating different cultural contexts and regulatory environments to ensure market relevance and compliance.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Lead global fan support operations including frontline contact center delivery, complaints handling, back-office processing, and client support services.

• Develop and execute a long-term operational strategy that aligns with company priorities and supports scalable growth.

• Build and maintain a globally consistent, regionally adaptable fan support operating model.

• Oversee global performance standards, service KPIs, and partner SLAs to ensure excellence across all channels.

• Drive cross-functional initiatives that improve the fan journey, reduce friction, and elevate service experiences.

• Direct global BPO strategy, including vendor selection, governance, performance management, and optimization.

• Serve as a champion for operational data and insights, identifying gaps and acting on key performance trends.

• Build a high-performing, accountable leadership team with a strong culture of ownership and continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with regional leads to ensure local market needs are met while maintaining global consistency.

• Own and manage operational budgets, aligning resources to priorities while delivering cost-efficiency.

• Act as the voice of fan operations in strategic planning discussions and forums.

• Ensure business continuity planning and operational risk management across all fan support functions.

• Influence change through storytelling, performance insight, and a clear vision for the future of fan service.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (or TECHNICAL SKILLS)

• 15+ years’ experience in leading global contact center or customer support operations.

• Approximately 20% travel; both national and international travel is required.

• Strong network and presence within the contact center and service industry.

• Proven success in scaling and transforming service organizations across regions.

• Demonstrated expertise in BPO/vendor management, contract negotiation, and governance.

• Strong financial acumen with experience managing multimillion-dollar budgets.

• Deep understanding of customer service technologies, process frameworks, and contact center tooling.

• Track record of driving performance improvement and cultural change.

• Experience operating at the executive level, influencing across complex global matrix organizations.

• High comfort level using data and analytics to inform decisions and drive accountability.

• Experience working across cultures and understanding regional