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Production Resource Group · 1 month ago

Experienced Production Manager, Corporate Events

La Grange, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$100K/yr - $115K/yr

10+ years exp

Production Resource Group is the world’s leading provider of services and solutions in entertainment and live events. The Production Manager is responsible for the planning and execution of corporate events and entertainment projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining excellent client relations.

EventsFilmMedia and EntertainmentMusicSocial Media

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide ongoing project management to ensure project is delivered on time, on budget, and meeting client expectations

Closely communicate stakeholders, including providing project updates, customer support, manage expectations, and provide clarity on any questions related to SOW, such as detailed exclusions and inclusions

Working with the sales org and identify opportunities to capitalize on value-added expertise and non-core services

Collaborate with customer, Account Executives, and internal resources to develop technology and design solutions for projects

Track project change orders to ensure appropriate approvals, and communicate changes to all impacted stakeholders

Managing integrity and accuracy of orders in the Asset Management System (AMS) throughout project lifecycle phase of each project as a daily function. Ensure equipment return dates, times and changes are accurate in AMS

Closely monitor financial performance and ensure all financial metrics are up to date. Participate in month-end financial reconciliation

Ability to communicate project status and financial performance at all times

Ensure accuracy and completeness of project documentation to include; drawings, schedules, budgets, contracts, PO’s, invoices, logistic documents, subcontractor agreements

Timely communication of short turn scope adjustments to opportunity team

Coordinate all project logistics

Coordinate and track subcontractors

Determine project labor requirements, build labor schedule and track labor actuals in coordination with Crew Services

Interact with internal labor coordinators including booking of travel and per diem requirements

Ensure timely and accurate submission of paperwork, timesheets and expenses related to show labor to all parties responsible

May be required to participate in client presentations

Manage and execute on-site production, including management of show labor

Continuous management of client expectations throughout duration of project

Promote job site safety and investigate all safety and reliability concerns. This is a safety sensitive position, a job or position where the employee holding this role has the responsibility for his/her own safety and the safety of other persons. An employee has to be alert and with clear mind and diligent while occupying such positions

Lead project close-out process, including project reconciliation, post-show client deliverables, and client success management

May participate in continuous improvement projects and implementation of updated processes and procedures

Create and maintain a positive atmosphere for both customer and crew

Qualification

Budget ManagementClient CommunicationProject ManagementVendor ManagementSafety ManagementTechnical KnowledgeGeneral Computer LiteracyMicrosoft Office SuiteSalesforceAsset Management SoftwareInterpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementTeam LeadershipCommunication SkillsAdaptabilityConflict Resolution

Required

Strong project management skills and attention to detail

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal

Ability to read and comprehend contract scope and terms and conditions

Demonstrated organizational and time management skills, ability to prioritize multiple projects under tight deadlines

Proactive leader, able to work independently and as part of a team

Creative mindset and problem-solving aptitude

Ability to adapt, communicate and manage in a fast-paced working environment

Ability to read and comprehend drawings i.e. ground plans, sections and lighting plots

General understanding of Labor and Safety Requirements

Ability to lead and work well with a team

Working knowledge of equipment and technology within all product discipline(s) (e.g. audio, lighting, video, rigging, scenery, scenic automation, engineering, labor)

Read and comprehend drawings ie ground plans, sections, lighting plots

Budget Management - capable of making financially informed decisions

Vendor Management

Client Communication Skills

Job Close out process

Conflict resolution

High level of general computer literacy with an emphasis on Excel

PRG asset management software

PRG CRM software (Salesforce)

Manage individual projects over $1M

Total in year revenue over $5M

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time