Senior Manager, Production

Wasserman•Brooklyn, NY

10d

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Production is an integral member of THE·TEAM’s Experiential Team, overseeing successful delivery of agency projects from brief through execution. The role ensures that project resources, including operations and logistics, are allocated and delivered on time, within budget, and at the quality expected by THE·TEAM and its clients. The position also contributes to department operations and processes, budgeting for live projects and pitches, agency quality control, third-party supplier management, and the mentoring and development of Production team members.

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor's degree.
4–7 years of relevant, progressively increasing operations experience, preferably in experiential, sports, or entertainment.
Ability to remain calm under pressure, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
In-depth understanding of the experiential landscape and demonstrated ability to deliver projects from the ground up.
Confidence presenting and communicating with senior clients, and ability to independently craft complex, nuanced written communications for internal and external outreach.
Ability to navigate difficult issues and influence those involved toward a desired outcome.
Comfort working as an integral part of a team.
Solution-oriented mentality.
Ability to lead and inspire team members and generate positive morale.
Ability to multitask and prioritize workload while coordinating with others to proactively meet deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and maintain a can-do attitude.

Nice To Haves

Agency experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage elements of large-scale projects from planning through execution.
Collaborate with THE·TEAM account teams to deliver projects in line with client objectives and agreed budgets.
Manage vendor relationships across areas such as audio, lighting, staging, fabrication, graphics, digital technology, venues, and labor, ensuring suppliers meet agency standards for sustainability, ethical purchasing, diversity, quality control, and pricing.
Communicate regularly with agency and client teams about roles, responsibilities, budgets, schedules, and project status.
Develop, manage, and reconcile project budgets of $500,000 or more, ensuring projects are budgeted correctly and meet financial targets.
Develop production schedules and run of shows, and enforce deliverable dates important to program success.
Build and maintain client relationships and address client needs in a timely manner throughout projects.
Manage relationships with THE·TEAM’s trusted suppliers and other third parties throughout projects.
Manage and lead working teams across client accounts, providing guidance, communicating a vision, and challenging teams to achieve goals.
Foster a positive, collaborative teamwork environment grounded in company culture and values.
Provide work direction and guidance, including coaching, professional development, and training; guide deliverables and establish project management best practices.
Build account-specific collaboration, understand individual account team nuances, evolve team processes, and serve as a trusted resource on integrated teams.
Contribute to business development efforts and identify new revenue opportunities with existing and prospective clients.