Technical Manager - AVL

Okada Manila; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Okada Manila seeks an experienced Lighting Lead to balance artistic vision with technical feasibility for high-profile events across our venues. You will lead a team of AVL technicians, ensure top-tier event coverage, and coordinate with VIP clients and production companies to deliver exceptional productions.

The role requires strong GrandMA2/GrandMA3 proficiency, video camera operation, and photography for event documentation, with a focus on safety, training, and continuous improvement in AVL

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating and programming GrandMA2/GrandMA3 in live entertainment venues.
• Strong background in video camera operations, including framing and exposure control.
• Experience in photography for event documentation and technical references.
• Proficiency in event management, planning and equipment assessment.
• Deep understanding of AVL technology and industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain balance between artistic vision and technical feasibility for events.
• Operate and program GrandMA2/GrandMA3 consoles, manage cue programming, patching, and show files.
• Provide technical leadership in video production and camera operations for events and productions.
• Oversee camera framing, shot coordination, and live coverage quality.
• Conduct professional photography for event documentation and technical reference.
• Monitor and enforce AVL safety practices (rigging, power, cables).
• Train new technicians on equipment use and safety protocols.
• Create basic technical layouts and signal flow diagrams for events.
• Manage and schedule audio, video, and lighting technicians.
• Oversee day-to-day AVL operations across all spaces.
• Serve as primary technical liaison for VIP clients and production companies.
• Support diversity and professional growth within the department.
• Set performance metrics and conduct operator evaluations.
• Approve technical plans, run-of-shows, and production schedules.
• Participate in executive meetings to align technical capabilities with business goals.

Skills

Lighting concept and programming

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

College Diploma in Technical or Managerial field

Management and Communication certificates

Tools

GrandMA2

GrandMA3

Video cameras

Job description

I. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• As the highest skilled Lighting position, he must maintain a balance between artistic vision and technical feasibility on any event. Possess creative lighting concepts based on the theme, venue, or brand guidelines.

• Demonstrates strong technical capability in operating and programming GrandMA2 and/or GrandMA3 lighting control consoles, including show file management, cue programming, patching, and live show execution.

• Provides technical leadership in video production and camera operations, including setup, configuration, and live operation of video cameras for events, productions, and internal documentation requirements.

• Oversees and ensures proper execution of camera framing, shot composition, and live shot coordination, supporting high-quality event coverage and production standards.

• Conducts and supports professional photography requirements, including event documentation, technical reference photography, and production-related imaging as needed.

• Monitoring and enforcing AVL safety practices (rigging, power, cable management)

• Training new technicians on equipment use and safety protocols

• Creating basic technical layouts and signal flow diagrams for events

• Managing and scheduling a team of audio, video, and lighting technicians

• Overseeing day-to-day AVL operations across all event and entertainment spaces

• Serving as the primary technical liaison for VIP clients, headliners, and production companies

• Supporting diversity, inclusion, and professional growth within the department

• Setting performance metrics and conducting Technical Operator evaluations

• Approving technical plans, run-of-shows, and production schedules for high-profile events

• Participating in executive meetings to align technical capabilities with business goals

II. JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Educational Requirement:

• College Diploma of Technical or Managerial in nature.

• Training Certificates on Management and Communication or Staff Administration

Experience Requirement:

• Proven experience in operating and programming GrandMA2 and/or GrandMA3 lighting consoles, preferably in a live entertainment, hotel, casino, or large venue environment.

• Strong background in video camera operations, including shot framing, exposure control, camera movement techniques, and production shot execution.

• Working knowledge and practical experience in photography, including composition, lighting fundamentals, and professional documentation standards for events and technical reference.

• Proficiency in event management, including planning and equipment assessment.

• Deep understanding of AVL Technology and the ability to stay informed about industry trends and advancements.

Skills and Attributes:

• Effective communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

• Knowledge on major audio, video and lighting equipment

• MS Office Proficiency