Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is a leader in live entertainment, delivering unforgettable experiences while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate audiences. The Company’s portfolio includes a collection of world-renowned venues – New York’s Madison Square Garden, The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre – that showcase a broad array of sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special events for millions of guests annually. In addition, the Company features the original production, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which has been a holiday tradition for 90 years. More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com.
Who are we hiring?
The VP AI Strategy & Integration will lead the MSG family of companies’ AI strategy, governance, and implementation with a focus on operational efficiency. This executive position will be responsible for developing AI-driven strategies, ensuring secure and responsible AI integration, and optimizing business processes through automation. The VP AI Strategy & Integration will combine technical expertise, strategic foresight, and enterprise leadership to drive AI adoption that enhances business performance while maintaining security and compliance. In this role, the VP will evaluate, select, and be responsible for the implementation of AI platforms that align with enterprise needs, ensuring AI-driven solutions are cost-effective, and high-impact. This position will work closely with business leaders to identify AI use cases, prioritizing initiatives that improve efficiency, decision-making, and competitive advantage. Additionally, you will partner with IT and Information Security leadership to integrate AI into existing enterprise systems, ensuring robust infrastructure, data governance, and cybersecurity protocols. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader with a deep understanding of AI technologies, governance frameworks, and enterprise-scale implementation.
What will you do?
- Develop and lead the organization’s AI strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and long-term growth
- Identify and prioritize AI-driven opportunities to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance decision-making
- Define a roadmap for AI implementation across all business units, ensuring scalability and measurable ROI
- Stay ahead of AI advancements, emerging technologies, and industry trends, continuously assessing new innovations to drive strategic AI adoption
- Evaluate, select, and implement enterprise AI platforms that ensure scalability, security, and cost efficiency
- Oversee AI infrastructure and ensure seamless integration with existing enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, HCM, supply chain, etc.)
- Develop a framework for AI solution deployment including vendor selection, internal development, and hybrid approaches
- Collaborate with business leaders across functions (venue operations, finance, HR, customer experiences) to identify, test, and implement high-impact AI use cases
- Perform other broad duties as needed/directed to accomplish the overall Data & Analytics mission at MSG.
What do you need to succeed?
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in AI, Data Science, Business strategy or related field (Advanced degree preferred).
- 15+ years’ experience in AI strategy, data & analytics, or digital transformation leadership.
- Strong expertise in AI governance, cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance frameworks
- Proven track record of leading AI-driven business efficiency initiatives in a complex enterprise environment
- Experience selecting, integrating, and managing enterprise AI platforms
- Strong knowledge of AI applications in automation, data analytics, and enterprise systems
- Ability to work cross-functionally with business leaders, IT teams, and external AI vendors
- Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and change management skills
- Ability to communicate complex quantitative analysis in a clear, precise, and actionable manner to executive, technical and non-technical audiences.
Special Requirements
- Mainly office/computer work, sitting/standing attending meetings, conference calls, etc.
- Travel limited to 15-20% based on the needs of the company.
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At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here.
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. In addition to federal law mandates, MSG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required.
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What We Do
MSG Entertainment is a world leader in live entertainment, comprised of world-renowned venues and marquee brands. Utilizing our powerful assets and expertise, we produce, present, or host a variety of entertainment and sports events, delivering unforgettable experiences for millions of fans each year. Across our venues and brands, MSG Entertainment sets the standard for excellence and innovation while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate audiences.
Our Company includes our portfolio of iconic venues: New York’s Madison Square Garden, The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre – each a prominent destination for unforgettable experiences and events. With flexible seating capacities and configurations that range from 2,800 to 21,000, our venues enable us to showcase a broad array of compelling sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special events that cover a wide spectrum of genres. This includes at Madison Square Garden, known as “The World’s Most Famous Arena,” which serves as home to the New York Knicks and New York Rangers – two of the most recognized franchises in professional sports – and perennially hosts the biggest names in music and entertainment.
MSG Entertainment also features the wholly-owned original production, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which has been a holiday tradition for generations of fans at Radio City Music Hall since 1933. The show’s enduring popularity is driven by the world-famous Radio City Rockettes, the longest-running precision dance company in America.
More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com
