Project Manager - Live Events, Sports

ICP Search | Tech. Media. Sport.

United Kingdom

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Laptop and mobile provided

Flexible working options

Opportunity to work on high-profile events

Job summary

A leading event production company in the UK seeks an experienced Project Manager for live events. The successful candidate will oversee the delivery of complex technical projects including LED displays and AV solutions. Responsibilities include managing teams, documentation, and client relations while traveling internationally. Candidates should have strong experience in technical project management and a proven track record in high-pressure environments.

Qualifications

Experienced Technical Project Manager or Production Manager in live events.
Strong knowledge of LED technology and AV production.
Experience delivering large-scale international events.

Responsibilities

Lead operational live event projects from technical design to delivery.
Manage production teams and subcontractors across various technical areas.
Produce project documentation to ensure smooth delivery.

Skills

LED screen technology

AV production

Event infrastructure

Client-facing skills

High-pressure adaptability

Organizational skills

Tools

Project documentation tools

Resource management software

Job description

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Project Manager – Live Events | Technical Production

Join a market leader in live event production, delivering large-scale LED displays, AV solutions, and creative experiences for some of the world’s biggest sporting and entertainment events. From stadium installations to global tournaments, their work combines cutting-edge technology with flawless delivery.

They’ve just secured a major partnership with an international sports federation — a high-profile contract that will see them play a key role in delivering some of the most-watched global events.

They’re now seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their Live Events team — a hands-on role where you’ll oversee LED, video, lighting, rigging, power, and audio projects, coordinating teams and suppliers to deliver on time, on budget, and to the highest technical standards.

What you’ll be doing

Take operational lead on live event projects, from technical design to onsite delivery.
Manage multi-disciplinary production teams and subcontractors across LED, AV, lighting, rigging, and power.
Specify, cost, and implement innovative technical solutions that exceed client expectations.
Produce all project documentation for clients, venues, and crews to ensure smooth delivery.
Plan and manage resources, logistics, and suppliers to meet tight deadlines.
Act as the primary operational contact for clients during project delivery.
Support the introduction of new technical innovations and creative solutions into projects.
Travel internationally to deliver projects on-site at major events.

This could suit you if…

You’re an experienced Technical Project Manager or Production Manager in the live events industry.
You have strong knowledge of LED screen technology, AV production, and event infrastructure.
You’ve delivered large-scale events internationally, managing budgets and multi-disciplinary teams.
You’re a confident communicator with excellent client-facing skills.
You thrive in high-pressure, live event environments and can adapt quickly to challenges.
You’re highly organised, detail-focused, and commercially aware.
You’re happy to travel extensively and spend time on-site worldwide.

What you’ll get

Laptop and mobile provided.
Flexible working options, including a 10-day fortnight schedule.
The chance to work on some of the world’s most high-profile sporting and entertainment events.

If you’re a hands-on project manager who loves delivering large-scale, technically complex live events, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or reach out to harvey@icpsearch.com

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