General Manager Loews Jersey Theater

General Manager Position

Founded by Josh Harris and David Blitzer, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) includes in its portfolio the Philadelphia 76ers, the New Jersey Devils, leading venue Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., the Delaware Blue Coats, and the Utica Comets. Led by some of the best and brightest minds across a diverse spectrum of industries, HBSE positions itself as one of the most pioneering, innovative global sports and entertainment businesses to date. HBSE also strives to positively impact the local communities in which it operates through the powerful platform of sports.

Prudential Center in downtown Newark, N.J. hosts more than 175 concerts, family shows and special events annually and is the fourth-ranked sports and entertainment venue in the U.S. by Pollstar and Billboard. It is home to the New Jersey Devils, a renowned NHL franchise with three Stanley Cup championships and a proud, passionate fan base. The Philadelphia 76ers organization is one of the most storied franchises in American sports, winning three championships led by some of the most iconic athletes in NBA history. The 76ers have attracted the industry's top leadership talent from the NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, MLS, UFC and NCAA, resulting in one of the most exciting, rewarding, and dynamic work environments within the sports industry.

The General Manager will lead the day-to-day operations of Loew's Jersey Theatre and serve as lead oversight on all programmed events. This role will play a critical role in all capital improvements, venue operations, preventative care and maintenance of all buildings systems and equipment, while also owning the responsibility for developing and executing the venue's business plan and budget. The General Manager will partner with the EVP, GM Prudential Center, Chief Programming Officer, and the venue's department leadership team to develop the overall vision of the facility and ensure all efforts are strategically aligned to support the company's overall business strategy of the venue. The General Manager will be responsible for leading and managing a high-performing team that supports the company's mission of equal employment recruiting and developing the most talented department heads in their respective areas to create the best-in-class practices and a desirable venue to work at.

Responsibilities Include, but Are Not Limited To The Below :

• Lead the day-to-day venue operations across all departments in the areas of operations, event production, engineering, security, f&b, guest experience, box office, and custodial.
• Oversee the management of all third-party contractors to ensure a high level of service in the areas of cleanliness, pest control, snow removal, landscaping, security and guest experience.
• Oversee and manage the strategic company vision associated with the operation of the venue, preventative maintenance programs, maintenance and operation of all building related systems and equipment.
• Plan and coordinate oversight in the management of all operating budgetary items and capital improvement projects to ensure projects are on time and on budget.
• Drive the identification process of company best practices that can be implemented proactively across all departments to ensure the operation is consistently at a world-class level.
• Partner with the department head leadership team to implement an RFP and procurement process and ensure compliance across the venue's departments alongside the EVP, GM Prudential Center.
• Recruit, evaluate and develop department team members and commit to the betterment of each department while instilling company culture and leadership initiatives.
• Curate, direct and coordinate the venue's work plan; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures.
• Oversee the preventative maintenance programs for all HVAC equipment, sound equipment, lighting systems, fire safety systems and energy management systems within the facility.
• Represent the organization to the external community in business and social settings. These include industry peers, labor leaders, government officials, executives, developers, landlords etc. to maintain a positive open working relationship while always using professional discretion.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.