Attain Talent · 11 hours ago
VP, Security & Event Management Consulting
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
10+ years expAttain Talent is leading the recruitment for a Vice President of Security & Event Management Consulting position for a client in the event services space. The role involves leading and scaling consulting and event operations functions, overseeing a large portfolio of clients, and building a high-performing team to ensure flawless event execution.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Define and implement a consulting operating model, including service tiers, processes, and delivery standards
Further develop a comprehensive playbook covering all phases of event management: discovery, planning, budgeting, design, staffing, execution, and post-event review
Build and manage a high-performing, multi-location operations team capable of executing multiple concurrent engagements
Drive operational readiness and standardization across all project types, ensuring scalability as the company grows
Serve as executive sponsor for major clients, maintaining strong relationships with security, operations, and production leaders
Lead quarterly or annual business reviews, operational improvement initiatives, and renewal/expansion discussions
Personally oversee key programs, providing hands-on guidance in planning, budgeting, and onsite execution
Oversee project budgets in each engagement actively communicating them with clients while delivering first class value for services
Ensure client success metrics - including guest experience, safety, and satisfaction - are consistently achieved
Lead and mentor Event Directors, Event Staffing Managers and Project Operations personnel to drive continuous improvement
Review and enhance deliverables such as event security plans, crowd management plans, emergency action plans, incident management plans, access and accreditation plans, event staffing plans, incident logs, and after-action reports
Develop and enforce operational standards for ingress, crowd management, security screening, and incident response
Establish operator certification and coaching programs to build bench strength and leadership depth
Design and execute recruiting strategies to attract top-tier operational talent across the U.S. and internationally
Build a diverse and scalable network of full-time employees, part-time staff, and vetted 1099 contractors
Develop vendor partnerships and performance-based SLAs with solutions, staffing and technology partners
Implement clear career pathways, recognition programs, and training initiatives to retain top talent
Own P&L performance for the division, ensuring margin targets and budget compliance
Establish forecasting processes for labor, travel, and project expenses
Optimize cost structures through vendor negotiation, efficient staffing mixes, and streamlined logistics
Drive adoption of technology platforms that improve real-time visibility into operations and performance metrics
Ensure accurate data collection and reporting to support decision-making and client reporting
Collaborate with other partners on security technology integration and readiness
Ensure all operations comply with relevant local, state, and federal laws, as well as venue specific requirements
Promote a safety-first culture and ensure zero critical incidents
Represent brand values in all client and venue interactions
Qualification
Required
10–15+ years of progressive leadership experience in event security, large-scale crowd management, or venue operations
Demonstrated success leading large, multi-disciplinary teams across multiple geographies
Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver exceptional service in high pressure environments
Strong financial acumen with experience in pricing, P&L management, and operational forecasting
Expertise in ingress/egress planning, event staffing models, and vendor orchestration
Experience managing hybrid workforces (W‑2, 1099, vendor labor) domestically and internationally
Hands-on familiarity with event and security technologies (e.g., weapons detection, credentialing, access control)
Bachelor's degree required
Preferred
Advanced degree or relevant certifications (ICS/NIMS, PMP, CPP, or crowd management) preferred
Company
Attain Talent
Attain Talent connects top-tier talent with purpose-driven organizations in nonprofit, education, technology, and government sectors.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase