Technical Project Manager

Live Recruitment; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global event production agency seeks an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead a diverse client portfolio. You will manage the delivery of bespoke technical solutions for major live events, overseeing complex setups and ensuring client satisfaction. Ideal candidates have a background in live event production and strong client-facing capabilities. The role includes flexible working options and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Exceptional employee support programmes

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in technical delivery of live events production.
• Managed projects from pre-production to onsite delivery.
• Strong client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical solutions for major live production events.
• Manage complex LED and production setups.
• Produce and maintain technical event documentation.
• Oversee supplier coordination and performance.
• Define technical specifications for live production systems.
• Provide advanced technical support to teams.
• Lead onsite teams of staff and subcontractors.
• Implement new technical innovations.
• Maintain long-term client relationships.

Skills

Technical delivery

Client-facing experience

Project management

LED technology understanding

Job description

REMOTE WORKING

A unique opportunity for an experienced Technical Project Manager to travel the globe, working on some of the biggest sporting events in the world!

• Plenty of long‑term progression and development
• Exciting international projects
• Excellent benefits package
• Fantastic workplace culture – friendly, supportive, sociable

THE COMPANY

Established over 30 years ago, this business is a global leader and specialist in live event production, specialising in sports presentation and delivery of fan engagement. They provide a full‑service approach for their clients, combining cutting‑edge audio‑visual technology with incredible content and the expertise to deliver outstanding events for some of the highest profile clients across the globe.

Since they started in the industry they have helped revolutionise the live events market, and bring unrivalled expertise, creativity and passion to their projects – the perfect environment for an ambitious Technical Project Manager to be!

THE ROLE

Due to continued growth and the development of the team, they are now looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager to be the lead for an exciting and broad client portfolio, taking responsibility for pre‑production and delivery of highly bespoke projects.

As Technical Project Manager your duties will include:

• Deliver technical solutions for major live production events.
• Manage complex LED and production setups for high‑profile projects.
• Produce and maintain technical event documentation.
• Oversee supplier coordination and performance.
• Define technical specifications for LED, video and live production systems.
• Provide advanced technical support to sales, operations and technical teams.
• Lead onsite teams of staff, subcontractors and third parties.
• Introduce and implement new technical innovations.
• Maintain strong, long‑term client relationships.

THE CANDIDATE

To qualify for this Technical Project Manager role you should have previous experience in the technical delivery of live events production, having managed projects from pre‑production to onsite delivery while managing a team. Client‑facing experience is essential, and an understanding of LED would be beneficial.

In return this agency is giving you the chance to take your career to the next level, working with some of the best in the business and within a social and successful team. They offer flexible working arrangements, a people‑centred ethos, exceptional employee support programmes and generous annual leave making this an opportunity not to be missed!

We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well‑being, abilities and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Vacancy Ref: GS15264