Vice President, UTA Advisory Business Operations

The posting, as United Talent Agency wrote it

UTA Advisory seeks a Vice President, Business Operations who will build and lead the operating capability that connects commercial demand to workforce capacity, resource deployment, engagement execution and profitability. Serving as the central operating partner to Advisory leadership, this executive will establish the processes, systems and accountability needed to operate as an integrated business and deliver consistently as the portfolio grows.

The role translates booked work and qualified pipeline into actionable staffing and delivery plans, coordinates capabilities across teams, and identifies operational and economic risks before they affect execution. Success requires a commercially minded leader who can connect strategy to daily decisions, influence across functions and turn complex information into clear recommendations.

Performance will be evaluated against an agreed baseline and targets for forecast accuracy, utilization and chargeability, staffing responsiveness, engagement economics, scope and staffing variance, contractor spend, timely risk resolution, workforce approval revalidation and adoption of common operating practices.

This role owns operating integration, capacity visibility, deployment coordination and the evidence supporting staffing recommendations. Business leadership retains client relationships, commercial strategy and delivery quality; Finance retains budgets, financial forecasting, accounting and financial controls; People retains organization design, workforce strategy and talent decisions. Creative leadership retains creative strategy and quality. Final workforce investment approval follows existing company governance.

The salary range for this role is $240,000 to $260,000 commensurate with experience and skills.

ABOUT UTA ADVISORY

UTA Advisory drives growth by turning culture, entertainment, sports and marketing into business advantage. The business brings together insight, strategy, creativity, activation and measurement to help consumer and enterprise clients build relevance, revenue and measurable impact through UTA’s talent, creator, partnership and platform ecosystem.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Integrated Business Operations

• Build and continuously improve the engagement lifecycle from qualified opportunity and scope development through staffing, kickoff, delivery, economic review and closeout; establish clear handoffs, stage gates and escalation paths.
• Connect Advisory capabilities and relevant agency resources around client demand, enabling coordinated delivery and expansion across services in partnership with commercial and account leaders.
• Lead weekly pipeline and resource reviews, delivery reviews, monthly operating reviews and quarterly capacity reviews; ensure decisions have accountable owners and follow through.

Workforce Capacity and Deployment

• Maintain a rolling 90–180-day view of demand, headcount, utilization, chargeability, skill

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sting, utilization, staffing models, engagement economics and contractor-versus-permanent workforce tradeoffs.

• Experience connecting CRM, resource or project management systems and financial reporting; Salesforce and Hive experience is preferred, with comparable platforms also relevant.
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with business leadership, Sales, Finance, People, Legal, Creative and technology teams.
• Excellent analytical, communication, executive presentation and people-development skills; comfort operating through ambiguity and managing sensitive business information.
• Experience in marketing, media, entertainment, sports, creators or culture-driven advisory businesses is preferred.

What You Will Get

• The unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of a leading global entertainment companies
• Access to the tools, leadership, and resources you will need to create and drive a center of excellence
• The opportunity to do the best work of your career
• Work in an inclusive and diverse company culture
• Competitive programs to support your well-being
• Experience working in a collaborative environment with room to grow

About UTA

UTA is a premier global talent agency built for the future of media and entertainment. The agency's diversified platform and best-in-class, client-first approach is innovative, collaborative, and positioned to lead in an evolving market. UTA represents the most celebrated artists, creatives, and brands, from icons and legends to next-generation talent. Its integrated capabilities span film and television, music, comedy, creators, sports, brands, news, publishing, speakers, theater, and more. It is based in Los Angeles with offices in the U.S., London, and Munich.

For more information: https://www.unitedtalent.com/about/

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