Senior Director Imaging Systems Development
About this role
Sphere Entertainment Co. is a leader in immersive experiences, technology and media. The Company includes Sphere, an experiential medium powered by advanced technologies. The first Sphere opened in Las Vegas, with a second venue planned for Abu Dhabi. In addition, the Company includes MSG Networks, which operates two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG Sportsnet, as well as a direct-to-consumer and authenticated streaming product, MSG+, delivering a wide range of live sports content and other programming. More information is available at www.sphereentertainmentco.com.
Who are we hiring?
Sphere Entertainment is looking for a Senior Director Imaging Systems to manage the integration of Sphere’s camera hardware and imaging processing software with the Studio Capture and Production workflows.
Reporting to VP AED Product Development, the ideal candidate will have a proven track record of project management, team leadership, software integration, cameras and optics, and business processes such as RFPs, and IP management.
What will you do?
- Provide oversight of the integration of hardware and software, testing, and implementation across the Big Sky video capture platform
- Manage the development and professional growth of the Imaging Systems Team
- Coordinate the consolidation of customer needs and development of Product Requirement Documents
- Negotiate vendor contracts to ensure favorable terms and Sphere IP protection
- Participate in image sensor design process
- Participate in lens optical and mechanical design process
- Participate in camera hardware, electrical, and thermal design process
- Protect Sphere IP through invention disclosures and patent applications
- Prepare reports and regularly meet with executive stakeholders
- Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site.
- Other duties as assigned by management
- Supervision:
- Ability to lead, mentor, coach and develop employees
- Reports to AED VP Product Development
What do you need to succeed?
- Engineering or Physics Degree with a minimum of 10 years’ experience with optical systems and/or related software and hardware development.
- Proven track record of delivering advanced imaging project(s) or equivalent with aggressive deadlines
- 5-years Supervisory/management experience
- Experience with standard engineering principles and workflow
- Experience in product development and production is a plus
- Proven technical project management experience
- Proven delivery of multiple projects with competing priorities
Special Requirements
- Role will require domestic travel
- Monthly trips to Bozeman, MT office
- Other travel on as-needed basis
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We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. MSG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination, including considering requests for reasonable accommodations as required.
Company at a glance
Sphere Entertainment Co. is a premier live entertainment and media company.
The Company’s portfolio includes Sphere, a next-generation entertainment medium that is redefining the future of live entertainment. Sphere is powered by cutting-edge technologies that ignites the senses and transports audiences to places both real and imagined. The first Sphere venue opened in Las Vegas in September 2023 and will host a wide variety of events, including concerts and residencies from the world’s biggest artists; Sphere Experiences featuring leading Hollywood creatives; and premier marquee events. The Company is having discussions regarding the development of Sphere in other forward-thinking cities.
In addition, the Company includes MSG Networks, which has been a pioneer in regional sports television since its debut as the first regional sports network in the country more than 50 years ago. With two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG Sportsnet, as well as a companion streaming service, MSG+, MSG Networks serves the nation’s number one media market, the New York DMA, as well as other portions of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. MSG Networks features exclusive live local games of five professional sports franchises along with a compelling lineup of critically acclaimed original programming.
More information is available at www.sphereentertainmentco.com
Top Benefits
- Professional development resources
- Career growth opportunities
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