LX / VDO Technical Project Manager

PSSL ProSound and Stage Lighting; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in live productions is seeking an LX / VDO Technical Project Manager to oversee the planning and execution of live production events. The role demands deep technical knowledge of the audiovisual sector, along with excellent communication and organizational skills. Candidates should hold a degree in a related field and have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Competitive benefits include generous holiday allowance, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive Medical Cash Plan

25 days + bank holidays holiday allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Opportunities for training and career advancement

Pension plan with employer contribution

Cycle to Work Scheme

Income Protection

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role required.
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK including overnight stays.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in the relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning and creation of clean executable work orders.
• Liaise with operations managers to ensure delivery standards.
• Train team members on necessary software and tools.

Skills

Technical knowledge of audiovisual sector

Communication skills

Administration skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Ability to learn quickly

Initiative and ability to work unsupervised

Education

Degree in Audio, Video, Lighting or Rigging

Tools

Vectorworks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Solotech is not accepting Agency/Recruiter submissions

The LX / VDO Technical Project Manager will be responsible for planning and creating of clean executable workorders. Working closely with both Sales & Operations teams to ensure the smooth delivery of Live Production Events. Translating the client requirement into clear deliverables for the operations teams.

Why Solotech?

To take your career to the next level! As a global leader inlive productions, systems integration and virtual technology, our team is comprised of more than 2,000 passionate individuals.Our ambition?To deliver spectacular experiences worldwide.

Main Responsibilities:

• Collate account handlers & client needs to produce clean executable works order.
• Creation of lists and fulfilment of all elements of the works order.
• Plan lists with asset awareness ensuring maximum utilisation of the asset pool with minimum sub-rent/capex costs.
• Liaise with operations discipline managers to ensure all information required to deliver jobs to the highest standard is supplied.
• Work with operations discipline managers to ensure QC is maintained throughout.
• Utilise software, including but not limited to; Yoda, R2, Vectorworks, Excel, to do power calculations, transport packs.
• Train other members of the team on software and tools to deliver a high standard of customer service to the client.
• Execute all other related tasks necessary to fulfil this position.
• Follow job from inception to completion including post job summaries.
• Any other reasonable ad-hoc requests as required by your manager.

Essential skills / experience:

• Thorough technical knowledge of the audiovisual sector (sound, lighting, rigging and video)
• Basic knowledge of drawing software; Vectorworks and/or AutoCAD
• Good administration skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness and ability to learn quickly
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential, ability to use a database software, knowledge of Macs is an advantage.
• Initiative and the ability to work unsupervised, whilst recognising when to ask questions.
• Experience of working within a similar role

Level of education:

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience) in the field of Audio, Video, Lighting or Rigging.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role.

Essential Requirements:

• Right to Work and Remain in the UK
• Ability to travel throughout the UK including overnight stays as required.

Our offer to you:

• Competitive Medical Cash Plan
• Generous holiday allowance, 25 days + bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Program: free counselling, legal support & 24.7 help line
• Opportunities for training and career advancement
• Pension plan with employer contribution
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Income Protection

Don’t have all the required skills? Apply anyways! We acknowledge that experience comes in different forms and encourage everyone to apply. We appreciate your time and look forward to considering your application!

Find out more at:www.solotech.com

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