Director, Corporate Strategy

Overview

Production Resource Group (PRG) is the world's leading provider of integrated, end-to-end entertainment and live event production solutions. The company provides lighting, video, LED, cameras, audio, rigging, scenic and automation, digital services and technical labor to clients across concert touring, music festivals, Broadway and theater, corporate and special events, TV and film, sports, e-sports and branded experiences.   Headquartered in New York with 35 primary locations across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia, PRG serves several thousand customers and executes more than 65,000 events per year. The company is backed by KKR and Ares and employs more than 2,400 full-time professionals globally.   PRG's mission is to unite the power of its people and production expertise to create possibilities and unforgettable live experiences. With 350+ patents and trademarks, a global asset value exceeding $1 billion and a client roster that spans the world's largest concert tours, Broadway productions, marquee sporting events and Fortune 500 corporate programs, PRG holds an unmatched position in the live events ecosystem.

Responsibilities

PRG is seeking a highly strategic individual to lead Corporate Strategy across the enterprise. The role sits at the intersection of strategy, finance, operations, and market intelligence, translating industry dynamics and commercial performance into actionable enterprise priorities. The successful candidate will lead strategic planning, growth analysis, and executive-level business insights while helping identify new revenue streams and expansion opportunities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Enterprise Strategy Leadership. Partner with leadership to identify strategic and operational risks and opportunities that unlock both immediate and long-term value creation across the organization.

Strategic Agenda & Planning. Create, prioritize, align, and direct PRG’s enterprise-wide strategic agenda, focusing on the company’s most critical business questions, growth initiatives, and competitive priorities. Partner closely with the Chief of Staff to design and operationalize the strategic planning process, establishing a clear, repeatable framework for defining, evaluating, and tracking strategic initiatives across the organization. Ensure all initiatives are well-scoped, outcome-oriented, measurable, and effectively executed, driving alignment from strategy through delivery across the business.

Cross-Functional Strategic Execution. Lead high-impact cross-functional strategic projects in partnership with leaders across Commercial, Operations, Production, Finance, and other key functions. Connect functional strategies across the enterprise to drive alignment, integration, and sustainable enterprise value.

Operational Performance and KPI Frameworks. Define and track the enterprise KPIs that the executive team uses to run the business. Build measurement infrastructure around operational performance, commercial effectiveness and strategic initiative progress.

Market Intelligence & Strategic Insights. Provide strategic thought leadership on market dynamics, competitive positioning, customer trends, growth opportunities, and industry developments across the live entertainment, sports, media, and production landscape. Help shape enterprise decision-making through rigorous analysis and actionable insights.

Qualifications

Career Experience

• 5–7+ years of experience in strategy, corporate development, finance, investor relations, consulting, or a related field (top-tier consulting or global company experience preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field (MBA or other postgraduate qualification advantageous)
• Experience in or exposure to asset-heavy, services oriented or production businesses where capital allocation, utilization and labor economics are central to the operating model
• Experience in investor relations, corporate finance, strategy, or related analytical roles
• Exposure to corporate development, mergers & acquisitions, or strategic planning highly advantageous
• Experience producing structured reporting, financial analysis, or executive-level business insights
• Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders and/or leadership teams
• Affinity for the live events. entertainment, media or sports ecosystem preferred

 

Capabilities

• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, including the ability to evaluate business performance and market trends
• Ability to understand, synthesize, and clearly communicate complex financial and business information
• Ability to create compelling presentations that structure data into clear narratives and influence stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to translate complex concepts into actionable insights
• Ability to work effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced, and dynamic environments with evolving priorities
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs

 

Characteristics

• Hands-on and engaged, comfortable operating at both strategic and tactical levels
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work across diverse teams and seniority levels
• Professional maturity with early indicators of leadership potential or ability to support coaching/development of others
• Highly motivated, proactive, and results-oriented approach
• Absolute discretion and integrity
• Intellectually curious with the confidence to challenge conventional thinking and unconventional opportunities
• Comfortable navigating evolving priorities

 

 

EEO and Disclosure

The pay range for this position is estimated to be $180,000 - $200,000. Actual salary to be determined by the experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant combined with location and alignment with market data. Additionally, we offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions

 

 

PRG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PRG is a drug-free work environment, pre-employment testing will be required.

 

Production Resource Group LLC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. 

 

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