Chief Operating Officer

About Infinite Reality:

Infinite Reality (iR) is an innovation company powering the next generation of digital media and ecommerce through AI and immersive technologies. iR’s virtual worlds enable brands and creators to fully control how they distribute content, engage audiences, and monetize their creations while maintaining ownership of their data. With deep expertise in Hollywood production and extended reality (XR), iR is redefining the infinite possibilities of connected digital environments in the modern age. iR’s portfolio of brands includes the Drone Racing League, XR production facility Thunder Studios, creator talent management firm TalentX, and digital marketing agency Fearless Media. The company is backed by an impressive roster of investors including RSE Ventures, Liberty Media, Lux Capital, Lerer Hippeau, MGM, CAA, T-Mobile Ventures, Courtside VC, Exor, Terracap, IAC, Live Nation, DJ and producer Steve Aoki, rock band Imagine Dragons, NBA player Rudy Gobert, Interscope Records, and more. For more information, go to theinfinitereality.com.

The Position:

Infinite Reality is looking to bring on a highly motivated and experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) reporting to the CEO remotely based in the continental United States.. This is an extraordinary opportunity for a results-oriented professional seeking to lead a dynamic organization across day-to-day operational functions. The COO will be responsible for contributing to, managing, and executing Infinite Reality’s ambitious strategic agenda.

The Responsibilities:

Operational Excellence

• Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with our company vison, goals and business objectives.
• Provide strategic direction to ensure efficient and effective operational functioning.
• Identify opportunities for improvements and scalability within the Metaverse space.

Strategic Influence

• Collaborate with senior leadership to set operational goals, objectives, hiring needs and performance metrics.
• Lead business transformation by adopting a data-driven approach for assessing and implementing tools, systems, and processes.
• Oversee daily operations, manage resources, processes, and systems to enhance operational efficiency.

Financial Management

• Collaborate with the finance team to develop budgets, forecasts, and financial plans aligned with operational goals and objectives.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track operational performance.
• Implement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve service delivery.

Risk & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, industry standards and internal policies.
• Identify potential operational risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure business continuity plans are in place and regularly reviewed.
• Experience with public company reporting requirements

Technology & Infrastructure

• Partner with technology team to implement best practices for security protocols, encryption techniques, and anti-fraud measures.
• Leverage technology to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
• Identify and implement new tools and systems to support operational excellence.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor the development of high-level operational teams globally to increase productivity.
• Ensure team dynamics and processes contribute to overall business efficiency.
• Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. 
• Provide guidance, feedback, and growth opportunities to team members.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance or related field required. MBA or similar degree preferred
• Extensive experience (15+years) in operational leadership roles within enterprise software company or SAAS
• Combination of public company 3.5+B and start-up experience (IPO ideal)
• Travel 30% - remotely based (must reside in major metro market (preferably east coast/ Southern FL near new future HQ’s though open to LA/SF).
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a diverse team, with excellent communication and organizational skills
• Excellent judgment, forward thinking, highly resourceful and having an outstanding ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Best-in-class analytical thinking and synthesis skills with the ability to think strategically and out of the box
• Strong decision-making skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Ability to achieve high performance goals under pressure
• Maintain absolute confidentiality in all aspects of company information, with a high level of ethics, integrity, and reliability

The base pay range for this position is $350,000 - $450,000. The base salary range is applicable across the United States and the offered rate may vary based on factors such as experience, education, market conditions, and location.