Director of Scalable Initiatives at FeverUp

Toronto, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jan, 26

Salary

250000.0

Posted On

30 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Team Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Financial Acumen, Business Development, Project Management, Event Management, Cost Optimization, Process Improvement, Negotiation, Cross-Country Team Management, Creative Problem Solving, Data-Driven Decision Making, Operational Efficiency, Guest Experience, Cultural Engagement, Market Expansion

Industry

Software Development

Description

Hey there! We’re Fever, the world’s leading tech platform for culture and live entertainment, Our mission? To democratize access to culture and entertainment. With our proprietary cutting-edge technology and data-driven approach, we’re revolutionizing the way people engage with live entertainment. Every month, our platform inspires over 300 million people in +40 countries (and counting) to discover unforgettable experiences while also empowering event creators with our data and technology, helping them scale, innovate, and enhance their events to reach new audiences. Our results? We’ve teamed up with major industry leaders like Netflix, F.C. Barcelona, and Primavera Sound, presented international award-winning experiences, and are backed by several leading global investors! Impressive, right? To achieve our mission, we are looking for bar-raisers with a hands-on mindset who are eager to help shape the future of entertainment! Ready to be part of the experience? Now, let’s discuss this role and what you will do to help achieve Fever’s mission. Who you'll work with You will join one of our North American offices (New York, Chicago, Los Angeles OR Toronto) to work with global teams and directly interact with our partners, providers, and venues. In this role, you will help Fever grow its pipeline of Strategic Scalable original events across North America. To do so, you will manage and grow a team of Project Managers, Producers, and other types of profiles, while working together with all departments of Fever, from Marketing to Operations. The team you’re about to join (and lead) consists of people that are motivated, young, and fun. On top of having multicultural backgrounds, people in the team are all top profiles: McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Rocket Internet, Uber, Amazon, Google, KKR, Cirque du Soleil, PSG, Roland Garros. About the Role The Director of Special Strategic Initiatives (SSI) – Americas will lead Fever’s most impactful business vertical across North and South America. Acting at the intersection of strategy, operations, and business development, this role ensures that Fever’s most ambitious global projects are successfully localized and scaled within the region. You will partner closely with global leadership to align priorities, manage high-performing teams across multiple countries, and deliver on the business plan that fuels Fever’s continued growth. Employees are expected to be in the office Monday to Thursday with possibility to work from home on Fridays. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Efficiency Build, coach, and inspire a team of Project Managers and Producers. Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and drive for excellence. Continuously improve team efficiency by ensuring focus on the most impactful priorities. When performance gaps arise, design and implement corrective action plans to ensure objectives and KPIs are met. Deliver on an Ambitious Expansion Plan Translate strategic objectives into clear, actionable priorities for each market. Drive Fever’s aggressive geographic expansion across the Americas. Identify high-impact actions, anticipate risks, and remove blockers to guarantee delivery. Develop creative solutions to overcome operational or market challenges while maintaining momentum toward growth goals. Cost Optimization & Profitability Ensure all event P&Ls meet or exceed predefined profitability thresholds. Lead cost-reduction and efficiency initiatives without compromising on quality or experience. Develop negotiation frameworks and train your team to maximize margin improvement. Quality & Process Improvement Maintain an exceptional standard of event execution and guest experience. Identify and implement initiatives to continuously elevate event quality (staffing, queuing, artist management, rehearsals, and creative improvements). Strengthen internal organization and workflows through the design and rollout of scalable operational processes. Ability to be hands-on — in the event business, success often means rolling up your sleeves and getting involved on the ground when needed. Qualifications Proven experience managing large-scale P&Ls and cross-country teams. Strong track record of leading business units or large projects in fast-paced, high-growth environments. Background combining strategy consulting and hands-on executive experience (e.g., startups, PE-backed firms, or growth-stage companies). Exceptional strategic thinking, financial acumen, and ability to translate vision into execution. Fluency in English required; Spanish is a plus. Willingness to travel frequently across the Americas. Benefits Attractive compensation package (range of 150-250k total compensation) Opportunity to have a real impact in a high-growth global category leader 40% discount on all Fever events and experiences Health, dental and vision insurance 401k pension plan enrollment Wellhub membership Possible travel across our markets Responsibility from day one and professional and personal growth Great work environment with a young, international team of talented people to work with Our hiring process A 30 min video call with one of our Talent Acquisition Managers, to better understand your career plan, assess cultural fit, and answer any questions you may have A 60 min online test with three topics: logic, analytics, and written understanding A 45 min video call with your future manager A 45 min business case presentation (to be prepared in advance) Thank you for considering joining Fever. We cannot wait to learn more about you! If you want to learn more about us: Fever's Blog | Tech.Eu |TechCrunch Fever is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workspace where everyone's background and ideas count. Our main goal is to find the best possible talent regardless of place of birth, racial or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, religion, opinion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, marital status, age or caring responsibilities. We encourage everyone to apply! If you require any kind of accommodation during the selection process please contact our Talent team so we can help you by providing a welcoming and seamless journey. If you want to know more about how Fever processes your personal data, click here Fever - Candidate Privacy Notice

Responsibilities

Lead Fever’s most impactful business vertical across North and South America, ensuring successful localization and scaling of ambitious global projects. Manage and inspire a team while driving geographic expansion and maintaining high standards of event execution.