The Production Manager is responsible for the day-to-day coordination, and delivery of technical elements across large-scale live event productions.
The role coordinates contractors, suppliers, consultants, venue teams, and other stakeholders to ensure technical elements and associated infrastructure are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved designs, project schedules, operational requirements, and budget.
The role coordinates the development, installation, integration, commissioning, documentation, rehearsals, and operation of assigned technical elements, ensuring delivery is maintained to the required technical and production standards.
The role requires close coordination with other technical departments, the wider production team, and relevant Function Areas (FAs) to ensure technical requirements are understood, coordinated, and integrated with the broader event delivery.
The scope of the role may evolve throughout the project, with responsibilities becoming more focused on specific technical areas as the production develops.
- Coordinate the planning and delivery of assigned technical elements throughout all phases of the production.
- Manage the day-to-day activities of contractors, suppliers, consultants, and specialist technical personnel within assigned areas of responsibility.
- Develop and maintain technical schedules, installation plans, production documentation, drawings, and other project information as required.
- Coordinate technical requirements and dependencies with other technical departments, the wider production team, venue teams, and relevant Function Areas.
- Monitor contractor and supplier performance, progress, and delivery against approved designs, schedules, and project requirements.
- Identity technical, operational, scheduling, and delivery issues and develop practical solutions in collaboration with the relevant teams.
- Support technical procurement, contractor engagement, budget tracking, forecasting, and cost control within assigned areas of responsibility.
- Coordinate equipment, personnel, access, logistics, and other resources required for technical delivery.
- Coordinate installation, testing, certification, commissioning, rehearsals, and live event operations.
- Ensure appropriate resilience, redundancy and contingency measures are incorporated into technical delivery where required.
- Maintain accurate technical documentation, reporting, asset information, and project records.
- Ensure technical activities are undertaken in accordance with applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, risk management processes, and project safety standards.
- Participate in technical and production meetings and provide clear and timely reporting on progress, risks, issues, and outstanding actions.
- Work collaboratively with other technical departments and the wider production team to support the successful delivery of the production.
- Adapt to chanigng project requirements and undertake additional technical productoin responsibilities as required.
- 5+ years experience in production management or technical production within major live events, ceremonies, entertainment, broadcast, touring, or similar environments.
- Proven ability to coordinate the delivery of complex technical elements within large-scale productions.
- Broad technical knowledge across live production disciplines and a strong understanding of how technical elements integrate with wider production.
- Experience managing contractors, suppliers, consultants, and specialist technical personnel.
- Strong planning, scheduling, and organizational skills within the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Experience developing and managing technical documentation, production schedules, installation plans, and project information.
- Clear communicator with strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work effectively across technical, production, venue, and Function Area teams.
- CAD skills using Vectorworks and AutoCAD would be beneficial.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and relevant production management and documentation software.
- Good understanding of applicable OSHA regulations, risk management processes, and safe working practices within live event environments.
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Must be over 18 years of age
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
The position may work non-traditional hours operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This requires an energetic, detail-oriented self-starter able to work independently or in a team. In addition, the ideal candidate posesses the following skills and is able to work in a drug-free environment and pass a chemical dependency drug test as required.
- Calm, decisive, and solutions-focused
- Maintain composure in high-pressure situations
- Collaborative and highly professional in approach
- Adaptable and confortable working across a broad range of technical responsibilities
- Proactive and resourceful in identifying and resolving technical and operational challenges
- Clear communicator who builds effective relationships across different teams, FAs, and disciplines
- Able to prioritize competing demands and respond effectively to changing production requirements
- Committed to delivering safe, reliable, and exceptional production outcomes
- Two professional references with email and phone number provided
- Willing and able to work in Los Angeles, California; including relocation if necessary
- Able to successfully complete a background check, if required.
- Flexible and available for international travel and extended hours when required.
A competitive salary, incentive, and benefits package will be offered, commensurate with the role and the relevant experience of the final hire.
Salary range: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 annually
Fulfive is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, national origin or ancestry.