Project Manager – Events Equipment

cirquedusoleil; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is seeking a Project Manager – Events Equipment in Site & Infrastructure to plan and monitor complex touring projects, manage resources, budgets and schedules, and ensure quality for each show.

You will coordinate internal/external teams, drive documentation, and support equipment maintenance with a focus on safety and excellence. International travel is required.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in project management, preferably in touring shows.
• Strong communication, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Bilingual in French and English, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of plumbing, carpentry and welding/metal structures is a plus.
• Experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor projects, manage resources within time and budget constraints.
• Ensure deliverables meet internal standards, deadlines and budgets.
• Coordinate logistics with internal and external resources and stakeholders.
• Manage supplier performance and report progress to stakeholders.
• Develop manuals and procedures for touring equipment maintenance.
• Travel domestically/internationally as required; ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Communication

Decision making

Organizational skills

Initiative

Autonomy

French/English bilingual

Education

Project management diploma

Tools

Microsoft Windows

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Project Manager – Events Equipment

Site & Infrastructure

Temporary Position (12 months)

We have a place for individuals with a distinct penchant for ensuring the smooth operation of our shows and events, for conceiving remarkable products, for putting their ingenuity at the service of their team, and for contributing to the enhancement of their expertise and the development of exceptional practices. Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group relies on an ever more creative and collaborative approach to work in order to constantly push back the limits of the imagination!

Put your expertise in the spotlight

Under the supervision of the Manager – Grandstand and Modular Structures, under Technical Services department, you will have to plan and monitor the various projects under your responsibility and ensure that the work of service providers meets the organization's expectations (in terms of content, schedule, budget and quality), and complies with service level agreements.

Main responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate project resources (human, material and financial) within the defined time and budget conditions, in order to achieve the established objectives.
• Plan, manage and follow up on assigned projects, in addition to ensuring that they meet the needs of internal customers as well as established standards, deadlines and budgets.
• Establish action plans and timelines; see to the organization of logistics with internal and external resources.
• Manage the performance of suppliers related to the project.
• Research and propose techniques, materials or new methods that can optimize project results or solve problems.
• Issuing guidelines and procedures for the use, upkeep, and maintenance of touring equipment with plumbing elements
• Coordinate communications to project stakeholders and report on their progress.

You possess the following professional and technical skills:

• Four to six years of experience in project management, including experience working in a touring show environment (an asset).
• General knowledge in the following areas: plumbing, carpentry, and welding/metal structures.
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems.
• Proficiency in writing manuals and procedures.
• Good understanding of general technical aspects.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications in the Windows environment.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks is an asset.
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills.
• Strong organizational skills, excellent initiative, and high autonomy.
• Proficiency in French and English, both orally and in writing.
• Availability and authorization for international travel.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and access to a car is an asset.
• Project management diploma is an asset.

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, national origin or ancestry.