Vice President of Studio Solutions

VP, Studio Solutions (Full-Time, Remote)Remote — United States & Canada | Full-Time | $160,000 – $180,000 / year + bonusEnsemble Performing Arts is seeking a Vice President, Studio Solutions to help lead the next stage of growth across our portfolio of dance and performing arts businesses. Reporting to the President, Studio Solutions and Events, this experienced operator will strengthen performance, accountability, and execution across the portfolio without adding bureaucracy. Business-unit leaders will continue to own their businesses, including culture, products, teams, and P&Ls the VP provides the structure and visibility that help them perform at their best.Studio Solutions serves dance studio owners, teachers, and dancers in more than 60 countries. The portfolio includes dance curriculum and teacher certification programs (Acrobatic Arts, Ready Set Dance, Tap Roots), studio business coaching and membership (More Than Just Great Dancing, Dance Studio Standard), dance training and education through Broadway Dance Center in New York City, and career and studio technology platforms (Artswrk, ClassKid).Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Performance & Execution Establish and lead a consistent management rhythm, with portfolio-wide standards for project management, reporting, and dashboards (including Asana), that connects priorities to measurable resultsHold leaders accountable for commitments, identify gaps and risks early, and continuously simplify how work gets done by cutting unnecessary reporting and meetingsBusiness Planning & Financial Performance Own the consolidated budget, forecast, and P&L view across the portfolio in partnership with business-unit leaders and FinanceLead business planning and performance reviews that turn financial and operational results into insights and forward-looking actionsLeader Partnership & Development Advise, coach, and partner with business-unit leaders to strengthen their execution and financial managementChallenge assumptions and address performance issues while preserving leaders' ownership of their businessesCross-Functional Leadership Serve as a trusted extension of the President, Studio Solutions and Events, creating visibility across the portfolio and representing the President when appropriatePartner with Finance, Marketing, Technology, Legal, HR, and other shared services to advance portfolio priorities and share best practices across businessesWho You AreAn operator: you see across the portfolio, understand how the pieces connect, and turn strategy into executionA business leader: you engage credibly on revenue, margin, investment, people, customers, and growthAn accountability leader and coach: you set expectations and address missed commitments while leaders keep ownership of their businessesA simplifier: you create clarity, structure, and discipline without adding bureaucracyA trusted partner: you exercise sound judgment, operate with transparency, and know when to act independently and when to bring something forwardQualificationsBachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience10+ years of progressive business leadership experience, ideally across multiple businesses, brands, or locationsStrong financial acumen, including experience with budgets, forecasts, and P&LsExperience building management rhythms, business reviews, and execution disciplines in a decentralized, multi-brand, or high-growth environmentDemonstrated connection to music, dance, and the performing artsCompensation & BenefitsThe compensation range for this position is $160,000-180,000 per year plus bonus, commensurate with experience. A competitive benefits package is provided, including a 401(k) with employer match; health, vision, and dental benefits; and Paid Time-Off.To ApplyPlease submit the following:A resumeA brief cover letter outlining your interest in this roleResponses to our short questionnaire about your background. Applications without a cover letter and questionnaire response will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.Diversity is a strength of our community. If you meet most but not all of the qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.About Ensemble Performing ArtsFounded in 2019, Ensemble Performing Arts owns and operates 120+ local music and dance schools, along with complementary performing arts businesses, and is one of the fastest-growing platforms of independently-run performing arts schools and businesses in the United States. We are powered by passionate educators and supported by a team that believes in preserving what makes each school and business unit special. With a multi-state, multi-entity footprint and active M&A pipeline, we are committed to operational excellence and a people-first culture grounded in respect, flexibility, and shared purpose. Ensemble has been recognized by the Denver Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work and named to the Inc. 5000 list four consecutive times.Who We AreOur mission is to empower artists by safeguarding the businesses that love them. Our values include:Stewardship: We are caretakers of our performing arts businesses and communities, helping them thrive by making it easy for our teams and educators to cultivate an enriching experience for the students we serve.Growth: Our performing arts businesses are integral to our success, and we are committed to their professional growth. As an ever-growing partnership across the performing arts education space, we seek to increase the high-quality resources provided to our businesses and the people who run them.Stagehands: Our Shared Services team runs in the background to support our businesses. By doing this, we champion students to be the real stars of the show!