Assoc Director, Project Mgmt - Nashville TN

Encore Global; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Hargrove, Inc. seeks an Associate Director, Project Management (ADPM) to lead complex events, mentor project managers, and oversee technical requirements with the sales team.

The role supports the DPM, drives SOPs, and ensures adherence to technical and production standards across venue partners and production customers. The ADPM will manage on-site execution from load-in to load-out, forecast demand, and optimize resources while maintaining client relationships and delivering post-show

Responsibilities

• Lead Organizational Leadership: Support and execute all company initiatives; communicate goals clearly and frequently.
• Assist DPM with performance management, development and succession planning of Project Management talent where appropriate.
• Assist DPM and Regional Leadership in forecasting and demand as needed; assist in PM best practices and SOPs.
• Act as a resource or point of escalation for Production support of sales and operations leadership for designated venue teams as assigned.
• Consult with the DPM to identify and successfully deploy new technology, local training and resources.
• Ensure compliance with established Technical Standards and Production Standards.
• Ensure compliance with Encore Policies and Procedures to minimize liability, property damage, theft and misappropriation.
• Drive results by implementing financial management initiatives including budgeting and cost management.
• Lead by example in portraying a polished, professional image in accordance with Encore standards.
• Prepare and communicate technical production & labor schedules, sub-rental requirements, project scope, execution plan and individual responsibilities to lead crewmembers, vendors and venue.
• Maintain focus on client needs by attending required meetings, creating and maintaining organized show documentation and responding to concerns and questions.
• Assist with the creation of technical diagrams when required.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers and venue partners providing outstanding customer service.
• Act as the lead onsite contact for the customer throughout the event when required.
• Manage all phases of event technical execution from load-in through run of show to load-out.
• Assume ownership of inventory management throughout the event.
• Manage onsite changes, including schedule, equipment or workforce modifications.
• Manage event costs to align with ECT Forecast and ensure all onsite changes are communicated to event owner for billing purposes.
• Provide feedback to event owner to develop and deliver post show financial analytics.
• Ensure all Encore Production and Technical Standards are enforced, including room set standards and appearance guidelines.
• Assist sales teams with technical consultation as necessary.
• Support the achievement of Encore’s financial goals for the assigned locations by ensuring the collaboration between the Sales, operations and management teams.

Job description

Posting Details

• Posted on October 30, 2026

Locations

• Showing 1 location 003933 Nashville, TN 37207, USA
• Hybrid
• Pay or shift range: $93,000 USD to $121,000 USD
• The compensation offered for this role is determined based on the qualifications outlined in the job posting for the specified location. Final compensation is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant work experience, or particular skills and expertise. In addition, some positions may be eligible for other compensation such as potential overtime, bonuses or incentives.
• Ops - Project Mgmt
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: ASSOC046009

Description

Position Overview

The Associate Director, Project Management (ADPM) is responsible for the execution of complex and/or high-risk events and the management, mentorship and development of assigned project managers. This position assists the Director, Project Management (DPM) and sales team in determining event technical requirements to capture new business or to execute definite business. Support the growth and profitability of the company while enhancing the quality of service and relationships with venue partners and production customers. The ADPM facilitates the implementation of processes and SOPs, that drive consistency in event execution, optimize deployment of production resources, and drive the development of team members while ensuring adherence to Technical and Production Standards. This position will report directly to the Director, Project Management.

Key Job Responsibilities

Organizational Leadership

• Support and execute all company initiatives. Communicate goals and objectives to team members clearly and frequently.
• Assist DPM with performance management, development and succession planning of Project Management talent where appropriate.
• Assist DPM and Regional Leadership in forecasting and demand as needed Assist in the development and implementation of Project Management best practices and Standard Operating Procedures
• Act as a resource or point of escalation for Production support of sales and operations leadership for designated venue teams as assigned
• Consult with the DPM to identify and successfully deploy new technology, local training and resources.
• Ensure compliance with established Technical Standards and Production Standards.
• Ensure compliance with Encore Policies and Procedures to minimize company’s exposure to liability claims and property damage, theft and misappropriation.
• Drive Results by implementing financial management initiatives including: goal setting, budgeting, and cost management.
• Lead by example in portraying a polished, professional image in accordance with the standards set forth in the Encore team member guidebook

Project Management

• Prepare and communicate technical production & labor schedules, sub-rental requirements, project scope, execution plan and individual responsibilities to lead crewmembers, vendors and venue.
• Maintain focus on client needs by attending required meetings, creating and maintaining organized show documentation and responding to concerns and questions.
• Assist with the creation of technical diagrams when required.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers and venue partners providing outstanding customer service
• Act as the lead onsite contact for the customer throughout the event when required.
• Manage all phases of event technical execution from load-in through run of show to load-out.
• Assume ownership of inventory management throughout the event.
• Manage onsite changes, including schedule, equipment or workforce modifications.
• Manage event costs to align with ECT Forecast and ensure all onsite changes are communicated to event owner for billing purposes.
• Provide feedback to event owner to develop and deliver post show financial analytics.
• Ensure all Encore Production and Technical Standards are enforced, including room set standards and appearance guidelines.

Sales Consultation

• Assist sales teams with technical consultation as necessary.
• Support the achievement of Encore’s financial goals for the assigned locations by ensuring the collaboration between the Sales,