Director of Engineering - Dome Productions

Summary

The Director of Engineering is responsible for the strategic leadership, technical direction, operational performance, and ongoing evolution of Dome Productions' engineering organization. This role oversees the maintenance, readiness, and modernization of Dome's mobile production fleet, technical infrastructure, and engineering resources while ensuring the delivery of reliable, industry-leading broadcast solutions.

As a member of the senior leadership team, the Director of Engineering will establish the long-term technology vision for the organization, lead the transition to next-generation IP, cloud, and hybrid production environments, and develop high-performing engineering teams that support North America's most prestigious live sports and entertainment productions.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Technology Innovation

• Provide strategic and technical leadership for Dome’s engineering organization, establishing the vision and multi-year roadmap for media platforms, mobiles, studios, software, architecture, and infrastructure.
• Execute Dome's long-term technology strategy and roadmap, ensuring continued leadership in broadcast and production technologies.
• Lead the evaluation, adoption, and implementation of emerging technologies, including IP-based workflows, cloud-based production, UHD/4K, HDR, and software-defined infrastructure.
• Provide expert technical guidance to executive leadership, clients, and industry partners regarding technology trends, opportunities, and risks.
• Collaborate with leaders across Dome Productions, Bell Media and Rogers Media to understand business priorities and future growth plans, translating them into scalable technology strategies and roadmaps.
• Establish strategic partnerships with technology vendors, service providers, and industry organizations to support current and future business requirements.
• Represent Dome Productions within industry associations, technology forums, and key vendor partnerships.

Engineering Operations & Infrastructure Management

• Provide leadership and oversight for Dome's mobile production fleet, studios, control rooms, and supporting technical infrastructure.
• Guide the evolution of Dome Productions infrastructure and shape the transition to next-generation architectures across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Ensure all systems meet operational, reliability, performance, and broadcast quality standards.
• Oversee engineering support for major live productions and serve as the senior escalation point for critical operational issues.
• Lead large-scale engineering projects, system upgrades, equipment acquisitions, and infrastructure enhancements.
• Ensure effective asset lifecycle management, maintenance planning, and operational readiness across all technical platforms.

Business Partnership & Financial Accountability

• Partner with division leaders across Dome Productions, Bell Media, Rogers Media, to align technology investments with business objectives.
• Develop capital plans, operating budgets, forecasts, and business cases that support strategic priorities.
• Manage/oversee capital projects ensuring adherence to cost, time and quality deliverables. Oversee purchase, delivery, and installation of new equipment. Ensure the smooth integration, training and communication of new equipment or process.
• Make sound business decisions that balance operational excellence, financial stewardship, and long-term organizational success.

People Leadership & Organizational Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of engineering leaders, technical specialists, and field engineering personnel responsible for building, maintaining, and continually evolving Dome’s technology ecosystem.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Drive talent acquisition, succession planning, workforce development, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Establish training and development programs that advance technical expertise and leadership capabilities across the organization.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and high-performing work environment for employees and freelance resources.

Industry Leadership & Client Support

• Maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Update and maintain thorough knowledge of the mobile, studio and distribution business including who’s who, trends, technology, changes, relationships, competitive and client landscapes and changes within the industry
• Support client-facing discussions involving technical strategy, production solutions, and future business opportunities.
• Ensure exceptional service delivery and client satisfaction across all engineering-supported productions.

Critical Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in broadcast engineering, media technology, or related technical environments.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior management or director-level role leading technical teams and complex operations.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing technology strategies, infrastructure roadmaps, and large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Experience leading high-performing engineering teams within live production, broadcast, media, or technology environments.
• Strong knowledge of live production and broadcast technologies, including video, audio, routing, replay, intercom, transmission, and contribution systems.
• Significant experience with SMPTE 2110, IP-based workflows, cloud-based media technologies, and hybrid infrastructure environments.
• Understanding of modern networking, compute, storage, cybersecurity, and software-defined architectures.
• Knowledge of broadcast industry standards, including SMPTE, ATSC, UHD/4K, HDR, and related emerging technologies.
• Experience overseeing complex technology implementations while maintaining highly reliable production operations.
• Strategic thinker with strong business and financial acumen.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and build cross-functional partnerships.
• Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities in high-pressure environments.
• Ability to lead through change while maintaining team engagement and operational excellence.
• Passion for innovation, continuous learning, and delivering exceptional client experiences.
• Builds trust and credibility across technical, operational, and executive teams.
• Balances innovation with operational reliability.
• Develops future-ready engineering capabilities while maintaining exceptional service delivery.
• Leads confidently in fast-paced, high-stakes live production environments.
• Creates a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Flexibility to travel domestically and internationally.
• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Broadcast Technology, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Relevant industry certifications and professional affiliations are considered assets.