Technical Project Manager

The Football Company; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-site parking

Job summary

The Football Company is seeking an experienced Technical Lead for LED display projects across the UK and internationally. The role demands hands-on leadership of installation teams and a strong track record in live sporting venues.

You will manage multiple deployments, coordinate with clients, and ensure reliable operation of LED perimeter advertising and stadium displays while travelling frequently. A UK driving licence is essential, and the position is on-site/road-based with on-site and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience with commercial LED display systems.
• Experience installing, commissioning, operating and maintaining LED hardware.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively throughout the UK and internationally.
• Experience leading technical installation teams on-site and remotely.
• Strong verbal and written communication with clients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site and remote installation teams for LED display projects.
• Plan and manage multiple installation and maintenance deployments.
• Coordinate with clients to ensure project success and delivery.
• Maintain high reliability and operational excellence at live sports venues.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project management

Client relationship management

Communication

Driving licence

Willingness to travel

Education

IOSH/NEBOSH Health & Safety qualification

Electrical qualification (18th Edition)

Prince2/APM or PM qualification

Tools

LED display systems

Media servers

Video processors

Content management systems

Networking knowledge

Structured cabling

Job description

The successful candidatemusthave demonstrable experience working within the professional LED display industry and a strong understanding of the technologies, equipment and operational requirements associated with LED display systems.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate experience in the following areas:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience working with commercial LED display systems.
• Proven experience installing, commissioning, operating and maintaining LED display hardware.
• Strong technical knowledge of LED perimeter advertising systems, stadium displays, scoreboards, digital signage and large-format LED screens.
• Experience working at live sporting events, football stadiums or major entertainment venues.
• Knowledge of LED processors, sending and receiving cards, media servers, video processors and content management systems.
• Experience diagnosing and resolving hardware, software and networking issues relating to LED display systems.
• Hands-on experience leading technical installation teams on-site and remotely.
• Experience planning and managing multiple installation and maintenance projects simultaneously.
• Strong managerial leadership from crew scheduling through to delivery.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, structured cabling, fibre optic infrastructure and data networking associated with LED installations.
• Experience managing technical teams, subcontractors and freelance engineers.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively throughout the UK and internationally.
• Willingness to travel weekly

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Experience working with major rental/fixed LED integration or international sporting events.
• Manufacturer training or certification on LED display systems.
• IOSH or NEBOSH Health & Safety qualification.
• Electrical qualification (18th Edition or equivalent).
• IPAF, PASMA or Working at Height certification.
• Prince2, APM or equivalent project management qualification.
• Experience managing warehouse operations, logistics and technical asset management.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated technical leader with a proven background in the LED display industry. They will possess extensive knowledge of LED hardware, installation methodologies and live event operations, coupled with excellent leadership and organisational skills. They will be confident managing technical teams, engaging with clients and ensuring the successful delivery of projects within demanding live sports environments where reliability and operational excellence are critical.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £36,000.00-£39,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: On the road