Senior Vice President of Technology & Applied Science, UTA
EMEA
Salary not provided
Expert level
London
Talent & entertainment agency
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Talent & entertainment agency
1001+ employees
B2BMusicEntertainmentSportsMedia
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Salary not provided
Expert level
London
1001+ employees
B2BMusicEntertainmentSportsMedia
Company mission
To shape talent, build careers, and tell stories.
Role
Who you are
- This role requires an experienced executive with strong business acumen, excellent judgment, true collaboration, principled leadership, and a customer-centric approach to decision-making, thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced, and often ambiguous environment
- PhD in machine learning, computer science, or a related field, with demonstrated contributions to the field
- 15+ years of applied science and technology leadership, with a strong record of impact, including patents or publications in leading conferences (e.g., CVPR, ICML, NeurIPS)
- 10+ years of experience in technology leadership roles, with experience leading teams across multiple geographic locations within EMEA
- 10+ years of planning, designing, developing, and delivering consumer-facing digital products and platforms
- Experience managing multiple concurrent programs, projects, and development teams in an Agile environment
- Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks and principles
- Strong technical acumen across various domains including databases, data management, ETL, user-facing products, search, and machine learning
- Experience managing other leaders and IT professional staff, creating an engaging, inclusive, and motivating work environment across diverse teams
- Working knowledge of, and experience with, product management and agile methodologies
- Expertise in relationship management and an exemplary ability to manage stakeholder expectations through clear and transparent communications, particularly across different time zones and cultures
- Learning mindset geared toward innovation and creativity for applying technology capabilities in new ways, necessary for both the delivery of effective technology and business solutions within the EMEA context
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically and execute tactically, considering the specific nuances of the EMEA market
- Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and align technology efforts with strategic priorities, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and awareness
- Strong analytical skills and experience in performance measurement
What the job involves
- UTA seeks a Senior Vice President of Applied Science and Technology
- This London-based executive will report to the UTA Chief Technology Officer in Los Angeles and will be responsible for defining and executing UTA's AI technology and overall technical strategy for the EMEA region
- This pragmatic leader will foster collaborative, high-performing technology teams, balancing innovation with practical needs
- Deeply experienced in technology leadership, digital infrastructure, AI, and technological innovation, this SVP will have a proven track record as a collaborative and highly regarded leader
- They will leverage their passion for technology to spearhead cross-functional partnerships with businesses and technical teams
- AI Strategy Development: Work with UTA’s Data and AI product leadership to develop and implement a strategic plan for AI and applied science that aligns with the company's goals and objectives, identifying AI projects and initiatives for the entire company
- Research and Innovation: Lead research and development efforts in applied science and AI, fostering innovation and staying ahead of industry trends
- AI Integration: Oversee the integration of AI technologies into the company's products and services, ensuring they enhance functionality and user experience
- Data Management: Ensure effective data management practices, including data collection, storage, and analysis, to support AI initiatives
- Ethical AI Practices: Establish and enforce ethical guidelines for AI development and deployment, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations
- Talent Development: Mentor and develop a team of scientists and AI professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
- Strategic Planning: Collaborate with UTA’s CTO to develop and implement a strategic plan for technology that aligns with the company's goals and objectives, identifying technology projects and initiatives for the EMEA region
- Project Oversight: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of technology projects within EMEA, ensuring they meet quality, budget, and timeline requirements
- Technology Architecture: Define and oversee the design and implementation of the company's technology architecture for EMEA, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance
- Infrastructure Stability: Ensure the stability and efficiency of the company's technical infrastructure within EMEA, including servers, databases, and networks. Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, tools, and frameworks to support the company's technological needs in the region
- Disaster Recovery: Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans for EMEA to ensure rapid recovery from potential disruptions
- Monitoring Systems: Establish monitoring and reporting systems for EMEA infrastructure to proactively identify and address issues
- Leadership: Lead technology teams across multiple locations within EMEA, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment
- Performance Reviews: Conduct regular performance reviews in collaboration with functional business executives, providing feedback and development opportunities for team members within the EMEA technology organization
- Innovation and Creativity: Foster a learning mindset geared toward innovation and creativity for applying technology capabilities in new ways within the EMEA context
- Technical Excellence: Leverage expertise in databases, data management, ETL, user-facing products, search, and machine learning to drive technical excellence within EMEA technology teams
- Processes and Best Practices: Develop and implement processes and best practices to enhance efficiency and quality in technology operations within the EMEA region
- Agile Methodologies: Work closely with Product teams to integrate agile methodologies into technology processes within EMEA
- Alignment: Ensure alignment between EMEA technology and product management teams to drive successful project outcomes in the region
- Stakeholder Management: Manage stakeholder expectations through clear and transparent communications regarding EMEA technology initiatives
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other teams and departments, both within EMEA and globally, to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes
- Engagement: Collaborate with other leaders and staff, creating an engaging, inclusive, and motivating work environment across EMEA
- Continuous Improvement: Drive innovation and continuous improvement within the EMEA technology team, staying abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies relevant to the region
- Strategic Insight: Help UTA “see around corners” within the EMEA landscape by staying current with industry trends to help UTA navigate technology advances and apply innovative approaches to technology projects in the region
- Global Collaboration: Collaborate with other senior leaders globally to ensure cohesive execution of technology initiatives impacting EMEA
- Effective Communication: Facilitate effective communication and alignment between EMEA technology and other business units
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Founded in 1991, UTA represents some of the world’s most acclaimed and recognised figures - from actors and athletes to writers and digital influencers. These include Lizzo, The Coen Brothers, Bad Bunny and Timothee Chalamet.
The entertainment landscape is in a permanent state of flux, but the boom of digital and social media has brought rise to new kinds of talent. To remain on the cultural pulse, UTA has expanded its business into gaming, digital media and influencers, as younger consumers spend more time playing games or watching social content over traditional media.
With the acquisitions of Fletcher & Company and Curtis Brown, UTA took on the estates of esteemed literary figures like John le Carré and Ian Fleming. This reflects a larger competition between agencies to acquire intellectual property to develop into content. In doing so, UTA hopes to find competitive edge over other dominant agencies, WME and CAA.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
10% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company HQ
Beverly Hills, CA
Leadership
Jeremy Zimmer
(Co-Founder & CEO)Has served as CEO for UTA since 1991.
Jim Berkus
(Co-Founder & Chair)Served as a partner at Leading Artists Agency, which merged with Bauer-Benedek Agency to form UTA.
Peter Benedek
(Co-Founder & Owner)Also served as a partner at Bauer-Benedek Agency.
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