Senior Project Manager

Bravox S/A Indústria e Comércio Eletrônico.; Haverhill; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the entertainment industry is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee project delivery and team development. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering or a related field, along with extensive experience in project management within the entertainment or construction sectors. This role involves managing project scope, schedule, and budget while fostering a collaborative team environment and maintaining client relationships.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in the Entertainment or Construction industry.
• Proven track record of managing profitable projects.
• Ability to prioritize across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams in planning and delivery.
• Lead project planning and delivery.
• Represent Project Management on all assigned Bids.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Engineering, Technical Theatre, or Live Event-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Slack

Box

Job description

TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders, and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life. With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock n roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT's 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, on all seven continents, and even in outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues worldwide, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics.

Position Purpose

Senior Project Managers are leaders in the Projects group, focused on project delivery through developing teams of Project Managers and Associate Project Managers. They optimize project planning and execution for specific Markets, guided by the TAIT Project Process. They participate in bidding and developing new opportunities within their Market focus and establish core teams as projects approach confirmation.

Senior Project Managers demonstrate mastery in managing Scope, Schedule, and Budget, leading high-performance teams that embody TAIT's Leadership and Inclusive Culture framework. They lead through context, with command-and-control moments when necessary, and expand their influence as they build relationships and mastery in their Markets, successfully delivering outcomes of Happy Team, Happy Customer, and Margin.

Responsibilities

Project Oversight

• Support project teams in planning and delivery, grounded in the TAIT Project Process
• Lead or coach development of project budgets, monitoring, tracking, and reporting
• Lead or coach project team check-ins, evaluating scope, schedule, and budget progress
• Guide project teams to leverage subject matter experts, Technical Leads, and Functional leaders
• Facilitate collaboration to overcome challenges while maintaining quality
• Coordinate resources and resolve priorities with Functional leaders
• Ensure leaders are aware of high-risk or complex project progress

Active Project Management

• Perform duties as per the Project Manager job description
• Lead project planning and delivery, grounded in the TAIT Project Process
• Be accountable for the project team, scope, schedule, and budget

Bidding and Development

• Represent Project Management on all assigned Bids
• Ensure accuracy and quality of Bids based on Market best practices
• Participate in Design Development to ensure ownership of scope, schedule, and budget

Business Development and Account Management

• Assume commercial accountability for projects and relationships, especially within specialized Markets
• Maintain and develop customer relationships in collaboration with Business Development
• Act as Account Manager for long-standing customer relationships
• Coordinate customer communication with Business Development and Market Leaders
• Maintain CRM data

Department Leadership

• Maintain department culture and standards
• Promote best practices, innovations, successes, and lessons learned
• Lead or participate in Lessons Learned sessions
• Drive departmental improvements and initiatives
• Contribute to training and reference materials
• Ensure commitment to TAIT Project Process and Department Activities
• Monitor and communicate department and organizational updates

Organizational Leadership

• Attend organizational meetings and training
• Promote TAIT's Leadership and Inclusive Culture
• Collaborate across TAIT locations
• Engage in cross-functional teamwork and process optimization

Management Responsibility

• Foster an inclusive culture embracing TAIT Traits and Standards of Care
• Promote safety and compliance
• Support team members' growth and development
• Provide opportunities for diverse project experiences
• Assess and coach employee performance
• Organize workflows and ensure clarity of duties
• Engage in process development for efficiency and quality
• Maintain relationships with Functional Leaders
• Conduct regular team and 1-on-1 meetings
• Approve timesheets and manage time-off requests
• Perform duties per company policies

Position Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Technical Theatre, or Live Event-related field
• Several years of experience in Entertainment or Construction industry
• Preferred experience:
• Technical Theater, Live Event Production, Project Management, Construction Management
• Experience with Commercial and Contractual responsibilities
• Proven track record of managing profitable projects
• Ability to prioritize across multiple projects
• Intermediate or higher proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with Slack and Box

TAIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.