Manager, Technical Production (PH)
About The Position
At Disney Theatrical Group we strive to create a culture of innovation, inclusion, collaboration, and creativity. Stories shape how we see ourselves and everyone around us. As storytellers, we have the power to not only uplift and inspire, but also to champion the spectrum of voices in our world. If you want to help tell compelling and enduring stories through live theater, we want to hear from you. Disney Theatrical Productions is seeking a Manager, Technical Production, reporting to the Director, Technical Production. In this role, you will support the technical needs of ongoing domestic and international productions.
Requirements
- 4+ years professional experience in large commercial musicals, particularly on touring productions with tight schedules.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD (and ideally Vectorworks).
- Ability to handle multiple mandates concurrently, prioritize appropriately, and deliver an appropriate finished product, within time restrictions and other constraints.
- Ability to travel regularly, typically for 2-3 weeks at a time, with the possibility of longer deployments on occasion.
- Excellent communication skills for a variety of collaborators.
- Commitment to actively being part of and supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Demonstrates inclusive behavior and maintains a safe and professional working environment that fulfills Disney Theatrical Group’s diversity and inclusion efforts (e.g., participates in equity, diversity & inclusion, anti-harassment, and any other anti-bias training and workshops as required etc.).
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other scheduling tools (e.g. MS Project) an asset.
Responsibilities
- Support Director, Technical Production with all technical mandates across DTG’s slate of productions, as directed.
- Working with various stakeholders, oversee North American touring technical operations, with a view towards maintaining consistency and improving efficiency on long-running productions.
- Act as main point of contact for Touring Technical Supervisor, and tour teams (company management, stage management) as appropriate for short- and long-term planning, and to support activities throughout a production’s lifespan.
- Keep all relevant documentation up-to-date and readily available, including tour riders, drawing packages, approval documents, etc.
- Extensive involvement in on-going efforts to document existing productions and improve on overall archival initiatives, and to assist in efforts to standardize technical systems and processes across DTG productions.
- Assist with training and recruitment of new technical team staff members.
- Liaise with design team, technicians, managers, and other stakeholders in support of above mandates.
- Continue to develop and expand on Disney’s vendor database.
- Other duties as assigned by Director, Technical Production.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
