Technical Production Manager I Special Projects I Milan

Balich Wonder Studio s.r.l.; Milano; In loco; EUR 75.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Balich Wonder Studio is seeking a Technical Production Manager for its Special Projects division in Milan. The role focuses on delivering high-profile Ceremonies, Destination Experiences and Original Shows, including immersive experiences and ticketed productions.

The ideal candidate has 7-10+ years in large-scale live events, strong international experience, and excellent organizational skills. Fluency in English is required, Italian knowledge is a plus; travel may be international, and on-site

Competenze

• 7-10+ years of experience as a Technical Production Manager or similar role in large-scale live events, ceremonies, shows, or public celebrations.
• Strong experience working in international environments and multicultural teams.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Fluency in English (C1+); knowledge of Italian or other languages is a plus.
• Availability for international travel and flexibility in working hours when required by project timelines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) and project scheduling tools
• Solid understanding of production planning, budgeting, logistics, and on-site operations.

Mansioni

• Assess the technical and production feasibility of prospective projects, evaluating scope, risks, and resource requirements.
• Lead the production workflow of complex projects, from pre-production to final delivery and dismantling.
• Support the Project Manager in drafting production timelines and budgets, and develop, monitor, and manage production schedules, workflows, and budgets.
• Coordinate suppliers, vendors, logistics, transportation, permits, and production contracts.
• Gather procurement information and cultivate ongoing relationships with suppliers and freelance talent pools to support production needs across projects.
• Work alongside Creative Directors and Technical teams to ensure feasible, high-quality implementation of creative concepts.
• Supervise on-site setup, rehearsals, and operations, ensuring smooth execution and adherence to safety protocols.
• Act as a central point of contact for all production-related matters across internal and external stakeholders.
• Anticipate risks and resolve challenges proactively in high-pressure, time-sensitive contexts.

Conoscenze

Technical Production Manager

International environments

Organizational skills

English fluency

Travel readiness

Microsoft Office Suite

Strumenti

Microsoft Office Suite

Project scheduling tools

Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

Technical Production Manager I Special Projects I Milan

Posted On 17/07/2026

Job Information

Job Opening ID

ZR_203_JOB

Department Name

Production

Managers

City

State/Province

20121

Job Description

Role: Technical Production Manager

Employment Type: Full-time, based at BWS Milan headquarterswith international travels

Salary Range: euro 75.000 – 80.000 gross annual salary, depending on experience.

Balich Wonder Studio is an integrated entertainment Group that conceives, produces, and delivers live experiences. We create visionary projects with long-lasting value , from large-scale Ceremonies to immersive shows, events, brand experiences, and destination experiences. With a multicultural team of over 140 individuals from 20 countries, we operate through three divisions and two companies in the Middle East, including our branches in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (BWS-KSA) and Dubai, UAE (HQWS), serving the entire MEA Region. In 2023, Balich Wonder Studio was acquired by Banijay to build a Media and Entertainment powerhouse, combining the strengths of an established content group with our pioneering capabilities.

Role overview

We are looking for a Technical Production Manager to join our Special Projects division, delivering high-profile Ceremonies, Destination Experiences and Original Shows, including immersive experiences and ticketed productions.

The ideal candidate is an experienced and dependable production professional with a proven track record of delivering complex live productions in fast-paced, international environments. Combining strong technical expertise with excellent planning and organizational skills, they will support projects from early feasibility through on-site delivery.

Working closely with Creative, Technical and Project Management teams, the Technical Production Manager oversees the technical planning and production strategy across multiple projects, ensuring consistency, quality and operational excellence.

Reporting to the Project Manager or Executive Producer, the Technical Production Manager is responsible for evaluating the technical and production feasibility of projects, defining production approaches, planning resources and coordinating technical requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

While the role maintains overall oversight across several concurrent projects, the day-to-day technical delivery of individual productions may be entrusted to dedicated freelance Technical Production Managers or specialist production teams. Depending on project complexity and business needs, the Technical Production Manager may also take direct ownership of selected projects from planning through execution.

Main Responsibilities

• Assess the technical and production feasibility of prospective projects, evaluating scope, risks, and resource requirements.
  
• Lead the production workflow of complex projects, from pre-production to final delivery and dismantling.
  
• Support the Project Manager in drafting production timelines and budgets, and develop, monitor, and manage production schedules, workflows, and budgets.
  
• Coordinate suppliers, vendors, logistics, transportation, permits, and production contracts.
  
• Gather procurement information and cultivate ongoing relationships with suppliers and freelance talent pools to support production needs across projects.
  
• Work alongside Creative Directors and Technical teams to ensure feasible, high-quality implementation of creative concepts.
  
• Supervise on-site setup, rehearsals, and operations, ensuring smooth execution and adherence to safety protocols.
  
• Act as a central point of contact for all production-related matters across internal and external stakeholders.
  
• Anticipate risks and resolve challenges proactively in high-pressure, time-sensitive contexts.
  

Requirements

• 7-10+ years of experience as a Technical Production Manager or similar role in large-scale live events, ceremonies, shows, or public celebrations.
  
• Strong experience working in international environments and multicultural teams.
  
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  
• Fluency in English (C1+); knowledge of Italian or other languages is a plus.
  
• Availability for international travel and flexibility in working hours when required by project timelines.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) and project scheduling tools
  
• Solid understanding of production planning, budgeting, logistics, and on-site operations.
  

What We Offer

• The opportunity to contribute to globally recognised and meaningful live experiences.
  
• A dynamic, creative and collaborative environment alongside passionate and talented professionals.
  
• The opportunity to work on world-class projects with one of the most internationally recognised companies in the live entertainment industry.
  
• Professional growth within an international company delivering some of the world's most iconic ceremonies, immersive experiences and live events.