Senior Director, Engineering & Technology at Monumental Sports & Entertainment

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Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) is one of the largest integrated sports and entertainment companies in the country with one of the most diverse partnership groups in all of sports. MSE owns and operates seven major and minor sports teams: 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Champion Washington Capitals, NBA’s Washington Wizards, WNBA’s 2019 Championship Washington Mystics, NBA G League’s Capital City Go-Go, 2021 & 2020 NBA 2K League Champion Wizards District Gaming and Caps Gaming, an esports sub-brand of the Capitals. Additionally, it holds a significant investment in a seventh professional team, Team Liquid, an endemic esports team owned and operated by aXiomatic, in which MSE is an investor.

In September 2022, MSE acquired the regional sports network, then-called NBC Sports Washington and newly rebranded as Monumental Sports Network. Monumental Sports Network now holds the exclusive local television media rights to Capitals’, Wizards’, and Mystics’ games. The network is both a linear channel and a digital operation. Prior to acquiring the linear platform, the digital platform was launched by MSE in 2016, as the first-of-its-kind regional sports network for digital, mobile, and streaming platforms. Those linear and digital platforms are now combined and join Caps Radio, Wizards Radio, MSE Outdoor and Monumental Productions for a full suite of six media enterprises.

In addition to Capital One Arena – a venue which hosts 3M+ visitors across over 250 events annually, MSE also manages MedStar Capitals Iceplex (training facility for the Capitals), MedStar Health Performance Center (training facility for the Wizards, Mystics, and Go-Go) and EagleBank Arena (a 12,000+ live event venue on George Mason University’s campus).

In July 2020, MSE partnered with William Hill (subsequently acquired by Caesars Entertainment) to open the first ever in-arena sportsbook in North America, now called Caesars Sportsbook.

MSE opened “District E powered by Ticketmaster” in the spring of 2023, a flagship esports and entertainment venue. This 14,000-square-foot live-event theater offers a 365-day-a-year series of immersive experiences in esports, music, culinary excellence, event programming, and community events.

MSE proudly promotes its core values for all those that interact with the company. As a member of our team:

You will provide first-class customer service and value for our fans.
You will champion a double-bottom line that engages, unifies, and gives back to the community we serve.
You will work tirelessly to build generationally exceptional teams that compete for championships year after year and create lifelong memories for our fans.
You will measure performance with specific objectives and metrics and our analysis and decisions are compelled by data.
You will prize leadership, but you should value teamwork and collaboration and transparency even more. We treat each other with respect. We act with honesty and integrity. We remain humble.
You will innovate. We are nimble and first to market. We are not averse to risk.
You will have fun. We are in the business of happiness.

Position Overview: The Senior Director, Engineering and Technology will lead our technology team and drive critical initiatives across our organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, extensive experience in a Microsoft technology environment, and a deep understanding of a broad range of technologies including Office 365, Audio/Video technologies, Firewalls, IP routing, SQL Server, VMware, MySQL, AWS, GCP, and other cloud platforms.

Are you a dynamic and experienced technology leader? We would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and technology professionals, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
Lead solution design, scheduling, and execution of new technology initiatives.
Be responsible for recruitment, performance evaluations, and professional development of team members.
Develop and implement technology strategies that align with organizational goals and drive efficiency.
Define and implement the technology roadmap to support business objectives and enhance operational capabilities.
Oversee the deployment, configuration, and management of Microsoft technologies including SQL Server, Windows O365, and VMware.
Ensure high availability, performance, and security of all technology systems and platforms.
Manage and optimize storage solutions and integrate broadcast technologies as needed.
Architect and implement scalable and high-performance solutions using standard technologies including designing and managing cloud infrastructure and services.
Perform in-depth problem solving and performance tuning for SQL Server, MySQL, and other database systems.
Deploy, configure, and manage virtualization environments using VMware, including VM provisioning, resource allocation, and performance optimization.
Implement and manage enterprise storage solutions, ensuring efficient data storage, backup, and recovery processes.
Lead the integration of broadcast technologies into existing systems and platforms.
Conduct hands-on analysis and resolution of complex technical issues across multiple platforms.
Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration of new technologies and applications.
Balance and prioritize multiple technology projects, ensuring timely and successful delivery.
Collaborate with team members to gather requirements, define project scopes, and develop actionable plans.
Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend and integrate new solutions that benefit the organization.
Drive continuous improvement in technology processes and systems to optimize performance and reduce costs.
Explore and implement solutions using cloud services to enhance scalability and efficiency.
Maintain relationships with technology vendors and service providers, negotiating contracts and ensuring quality results.
Develop and manage the technology budget, ensuring alignment with organizational financial goals.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to technology and data security.
Implement and oversee security protocols to safeguard company data and IT assets.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
10+ years of experience in technology management and leadership roles, with a solid background in a Microsoft technology environment.
In depth familiarity with Firewalls, VPN, IP Multicast, IP routing.
Familiar with NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
Validated expertise with SQL Server, VMware, MySQL, and related technologies.
Hands-on experience with AWS and GCP for cloud infrastructure and services.
Proficiency in Windows O365, including SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive.
Demonstrated experience in leading teams and complex technology projects.
Strong problem solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions in high-pressure situations.
Superb communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical collaborators.
Familiarity with broadcast technologies and storage solutions.
Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation is a plus.
Knowledge of GCP, AWS, Microsoft Azure is desirable.

Pay Range: $170-210k USD.

Benefit Eligibility: This role is eligible to participate in health and welfare benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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