EVP, Head of Operations, Planning and Execution

EVP, Head of Operations, Planning, and ExecutionLion Forge EntertainmentA Growth-Stage Entertainment & IP Development and Production CompanyReports To: President & Chief Content Officer, CEO, and Board of DirectorsLocation: West Los Angeles, CA (or as applicable) The OpportunityLion Forge Entertainment (LFE) is a scaling entertainment studio and IP platform company focused on building enduring franchises across film, television, animation, digital media, consumer products, and emerging formats.  LFE is a portfolio company of Polarity, an entertainment holding company, and Harbourview Equity Partners. As the Company enters its next phase of growth, it seeks an EVP, Head of Operations, to oversee operations and support amplified production and development, diversified revenue streams, and disciplined capital deployment.Role OverviewThe EVP will enhance and lead the Company’s enterprise infrastructure during a period of accelerated expansion. This includes implementing scalable systems, strengthening talent and organizational architecture, instilling financial discipline, and driving cross-functional alignment across development, production, distribution, licensing, and related business lines.  As LFE is a lean team, this role requires someone who can both negotiate sophisticated entertainment deals and manage day–to–day operational execution.The ideal candidate is an industry forward-thinking leader who combines deep Hollywood operating experience and business affairs with an entrepreneurial mindset. They are comfortable building and refining processes in real time, anticipate shifts in the media landscape, and proactively position the organization to compete in a rapidly evolving content ecosystem.  This executive brings both structural discipline and innovative thinking, enabling creative ambition to translate into durable enterprise value. Core ResponsibilitiesEnterprise Building & Scale·       Augment and implement the Company’s operating infrastructure to support multi-project and multi-platform growth.·       Enhance internal reporting systems and KPIs to drive accountability and performance visibility.·       Lead cross-functional integrations including new business lines, acquisitions, or partnerships if/when added.·       Develop business plans to support new opportunities (Verticals, YouTube, etc.) including financial analysis, opportunity scoping, etc.Financial Strategy & Capital Stewardship·       Partner with Polarity CFO to oversee finance, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and capital allocation. ·       Implement disciplined greenlight processes and reporting frameworks.·       Partner with leadership and the Board on financing structures, investor engagement, and long-range capital strategy. Business Affairs & Deal Making·       Oversee business affairs, deal structures and strategy in concert with company leadership and the board.·       Lead deal negotiations with studios, networks, and streaming platforms with Polarity team as partners·       “Quarterback” the coms and momentum on deals internally.·       Structure project financing including equity, co-production arrangements, and tax incentives in close partnership with Studio Finance and Production Partnerships.Operational Partnership with Creative Leadership·       Translate content strategy into operational execution plans.·       Align production calendars, staffing models, and vendor relationships with content volume targets.·       Balance entrepreneurial agility with risk management discipline.·       Serve as execution partner to creative leadership. Organizational Design & Talent Infrastructure·       Collaborate with Polarity, company leadership and board to develop and scale high-performing teams across Company’s operational verticals.·       Implement performance management systems appropriate for a creative yet growth-oriented culture.·       Collaborate with company President to foster a mission-aligned culture that supports both creative excellence and operational rigor.   Cross-Functional & External Coordination·       Partner closely with Legal on rights management, guild compliance, contracts, and risk mitigation.·       Coordinate with development and production leadership to ensure schedule, budget, and delivery alignment.·       Support licensing, distribution, and consumer products initiatives from an operational standpoint. Board Engagement & Governance·       Position will collaborate with Polarity, board, and designated investor leads to enable smooth oversight and governance.·       Provide clear, data-driven reporting to the Board of Directors.·       Present operating plans, financial results, and enterprise risks with transparency and discipline.·       Support governance best practices suitable for a company scaling toward institutional capital or strategic liquidity events. Qualifications·       10 to 15 years of progressive leadership experience within the entertainment and media industry, including meaningful exposure to production environments in Hollywood.·       Demonstrated experience in a scaling studio, IP-driven business, or multi-platform content company.·       Proven ability to build operational systems and teams in high-growth environments.·       Strong financial acumen, including production finance, portfolio management, and capital planning.·       Strong knowledge of film and television deal structures·       Experience working directly with boards, investors, or institutional partners.·       Entrepreneurial mindset with comfort operating in ambiguity and rapid change.·       JD or MBA preferredIdeal Candidate·       Strategic but highly execution-oriented·       Comfortable managing both deals and internal operations. Isn’t afraid of the “high” and the “low” aspects of the position.·       Strong relationships across agencies, studios, and production partners.·       High credibility with both creative executives and financial stakeholders.·       Highly organized and detail-orientedLeadership ProfileThe ideal candidate is a builder. They are equally comfortable in a production meeting, a boardroom, or a capital planning session. They bring discipline without bureaucracy, structure without stifling creativity, and urgency without sacrificing judgment.They are motivated by the opportunity to help build a durable, IP-driven entertainment platform capable of generating long-term franchise value.Compensation·       Competitive salary and bonus·       Potential equity awards as appropriate·       Benefits package