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Senior Production Manager

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in live event production
  • Broad technical expertise across audio, video, LED, lighting, rigging, power, and stage management with strong AV integration capabilities
  • Proficiency in LED wall mapping (Novastar and Brompton) and Resolume; working knowledge of CAD or Vectorworks
  • Strong client-facing skills, problem-solving and ability to stay calm under pressure with excellent organizational, communication, and time-management abilities; willingness to travel and work occasional weekends/holidays

Responsibilities

  • Lead all technical and production aspects of live events, including developing technical plans, staffing, load-in/rehearsals, and live show execution
  • Manage equipment lists, rigging, AV layouts, power distribution, safety protocols, and system redundancy; coordinate rentals and on-site crews
  • Conduct site visits, advance events with venues/vendors, maintain budgets, and ensure on-time production deliverables
  • Collaborate with creative teams to align technical execution with the show's vision and mentor junior technicians

Key facts

  • Remote from: Texas (USA)
  • Full time
  • Senior (5-10 years)
  • English

Other skills

  • Remote Troubleshooting
  • Collaboration
  • Plan Execution
  • Mentorship
  • Calmness Under Pressure
  • Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Leadership
  • Resourcefulness
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork
  • Critical Thinking
  • Proactivity
  • Self-Motivation
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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HireSparks AV Recruiting

Staffing & Recruiting

HireSparks AV Recruiting is the premier Executive Search Firm dedicated to the Audio Visual Integration & Manufacturing Industries. We spend every waking hour networking within this special industry. CANDIDATES: Allow us to confidentially alert you to jobs on the horizon that meet your unique criteria for local, remote and relocation opportunities Worldwide! Sales Professionals, Crestron Certified and Cleared Professionals are in constant demand and we are your confidential eyes and ears. AV MANUFACTURERS: We present you a 'Best Practices'​ head-hunting service dedicated to your industry, with the quantity and quality of candidates that you require to maintain and grow your business. No up-front fees, we bill you on your new employee's first day, with a 90 Day Guarantee. AV INTEGRATORS: We are highly selective when agreeing to work with new clients in this category. As we do not recruit from our clients, we have to balance new business growth with a diminishing talent pool. Contact us soon before we stop accepting new clients altogether. Michael Sparks was Director of Recruiting for Deloitte in Chicago IL . FFT was also a prime contractor on the largest Java project in history, the Chicago Board of Options Exchange wireless floor-trading system. More recently Michael was Director of the Mid-Atlantic region at Randstad, the largest employment firm in the world. Michael was hailed for turning around the two worst performing business units in North America into the two highest performing in Direct Hire in record time, and which remain so today. Prior to starting HireSparks AV Recruiting in June 2015, Michael Sparks was #1 nationally in Direct Hire Placements in 2012, 2013 and 2014.

Company details

IndustryStaffing & Recruiting
Company size11 - 50

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Job description


About the Opportunity
We are partnering with a fast-growing, highly respected production company specializing in high-end live events and immersive audio-visual experiences. This team supports a wide range of corporate, entertainment, and large-scale productions, working with high-profile clients and cutting-edge technology. They are seeking an experienced Technical/Production Manager to lead and execute complex event productions from concept to completion.




Role Overview
This position is ideal for a seasoned production professional with a strong background in live events and audio-visual systems. You will oversee all technical and production aspects of events, ensuring seamless execution while managing crews, equipment, and client expectations. This role requires approximately 30–40% travel.




Requirements

Key Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in live event production
  • Well-rounded knowledge of audio, video, LED, lighting, rigging, power, and stage management
  • Strong understanding of AV integration and execution
  • Proficiency in LED wall mapping (Novastar & Brompton) and Resolume
  • Working knowledge of CAD or Vectorworks
  • Strong network within the production and events industry
  • Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and resourcefulness
  • Ability to stay calm under pressure and manage high-stakes environments
  • Experience working with high-profile clients
  • Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable
  • Willingness to work occasional weekends and holidays as needed

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead all technical and production aspects of live events
  • Develop equipment lists, pull sheets, and technical documentation
  • Coordinate rentals while optimizing cost efficiency
  • Translate stage designs into technical execution plans, including rigging and AV layouts
  • Conduct site visits and manage final event advancements with venues and vendors
  • Hire, assign, and manage production crews onsite
  • Oversee load-in, rehearsals, and live show execution
  • Optimize crew efficiency and production timelines
  • Troubleshoot and resolve real-time technical issues during events
  • Ensure system redundancy, safety protocols, and performance monitoring
  • Manage power distribution and cable organization
  • Collaborate with creative teams to align technical execution with vision
  • Maintain production budgets and track overall show costs
  • Lead production meetings and provide ongoing updates
  • Train and mentor junior technicians
  • Support continuous improvement of production processes and SOPs
  • Serve as onsite Technical or Production Manager depending on event needs


Benefits

Benefits

  • PTO
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Health insurance
  • Bonus potential
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Flexible schedule with occasional work-from-home options
  • Team outings, travel opportunities, and company events


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