Director of Production & Projects

Eski Inc; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

PixMob, based in Montreal, is seeking a Director Projects - Production to oversee end-to-end delivery of complex live-event projects. You will drive strategic planning, optimize resources, and ensure client satisfaction across sales, marketing, operations, and IT.

As a senior leader, you will manage budgets, mentor teams, and coordinate with freelancers while maintaining high standards of quality and on-time execution in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an administrative field or other relevant field.
• 7–10 years of experience in project management or production, ideally in an event, audiovisual, or creative context.
• Strong skills in budget management, planning, and team leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and priority management skills.
• Bilingualism (French and English).

Responsibilities

• Project & Operations Management: collaborate between internal teams from sale to delivery; plan, optimize, and supervise production teams; assign project managers and staff per mandate; supervise pipeline and ensure on-time delivery; assess resource needs and ensure availability; coordinate with Technical Production Director; establish crisis communication plans with clients.
• Financial & Strategic Management: manage production budgets, track and report; define budgets with sales/finance and ensure adherence; track expenses with project managers; evolve service models with best practices; participate in strategic planning of production operations.
• Human Resources & Freelance Management: manage pool of freelancers in line with HR, immigration, and Finance standards.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Leadership

Crisis management

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree (administrative)

Job description

PixMob creates magical experiences for live events around the world . You might have seen 60,000 fans light up at the Super Bowl or at a Coldplay concert. Our mission? To spark joy and unforgettable memories for every fan.We work with international artists, event organizers, sports teams, and brands to make every event extra special. At PixMob, innovation and design are in our DNA. From rapid prototyping to mass manufacturing, we craft cutting-edge wireless tech right at our Montreal HQ. And we care about the planet —we fight single-use plastics and use recycled or compostable materials wherever we can.

We’re looking for a Director Projects - Production

Under the supervision of the VP of Production, the Director of Production & Projects ensures the overall supervision of ongoing projects, from planning to delivery, guaranteeing operational efficiency, optimal resource management, and client satisfaction.

They act as both a strategist, manager, and production representative to all stakeholders and ensure performance, efficiency, and operational compliance.

Main Responsibilities

Project & Operations Management

• Proactively ensure collaboration between internal teams (sales, marketing, operations, products, HR, Finance, IT) at each stage of the project, from sale to delivery.
• Ensure the planning, optimization, and performance of production teams assigned to projects.
• Assign the optimal assignment of project managers and production team members according to the specific needs of each mandate.
• Supervise the production pipeline and ensure project delivery within the established deadlines and quality standards.
• Evaluate the human and material resource needs for each project and ensure their availability.
• Work closely with the Technical Production Director to optimize the allocation, management, and succession of resources.
• Establish and manage communication plans in crisis or incident situations, in coordination with clients and internal teams.

Financial & Strategic Management

• Diligently manage and plan the production budget, track, and provide executive-level reporting.
• Work with sales and finance to define projected budgets and ensure their adherence throughout the delivery cycle.
• Manage production budgets, in collaboration with project managers, and ensure rigorous tracking of expenses.
• Contribute to the evolution of service models by integrating best practices in project management and performance.
• Participate in the strategic planning of production operations in the short, medium, and long term.

Human Resources & Freelance Management

Manage the pool of freelancers equitably by implementing policies compliant with HR, immigration, and Finance standards.

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor's degree in an administrative field or other relevant field.
• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience in project management or production, ideally in an event, audiovisual, or creative context.
• Strong skills in budget management, planning, and team leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and priority management skills.
• Ability to solve problems quickly and effectively, particularly in crisis situations and/or with urgency and speed of execution.
• Bilingualism (French and English).

Languages & Inclusivity

You’ll need to be fluent in English (written & spoken), as day-to-day work involves international clients — US, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and more.

Inclusivity is at the heart of our culture . We welcome and value candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Our job posting uses simplified grammar to make it easier to read across languages and is not intended to exclude or favor any gender.

Join us to help build a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and empowered .

Thanks for your interest in PixMob and this role! Only selected candidates will be contacted.