Associate Director, Project Management — Live Events

TAPP Film; United States; On-site; USD 93,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore is seeking an Associate Director, Project Management to lead complex live events, manage a team of PMs, and partner with sales and operations to deliver exceptional experiences. You will help define technical requirements, oversee schedules and budgets, and ensure adherence to production standards.

The role emphasizes mentorship, process improvement, and strategic resource allocation across national and international venues. Travel up to 30% is required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of AV or related technical skill set.
• 5+ years of live large venue AV and expert level technical skill set in a discipline.
• 5+ years tech or logistical experience in national and/or international live event management.
• 6+ years of project management experience; 3+ years crew management experience; 4+ years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.
• Client relationship experience.
• Strong customer service skills and organizational skills; excellent written/oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute company initiatives; communicate goals to team members.
• Assist DPM with performance management and succession planning of PM talent.
• Forecasting and demand support; develop and implement PM best practices and SOPs.
• Act as escalation resource for production support of sales and operations.
• Identify and deploy new technology, local training, and resources with DPM.
• Ensure compliance with Technical and Production Standards and Encore policies.
• Drive financial management: budgeting and cost control; lead by example.

Skills

Audio Visual expertise

Team leadership

Client relations

Budget management

Project management

Communication

Travel readiness

Venue management

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Project Management Software

3D Drafting Software

Job description

Encore is seeking an Associate Director, Project Management to lead complex live events, manage a team of PMs, and partner with sales and operations to deliver exceptional experiences. You will help define technical requirements, oversee schedules and budgets, and ensure adherence to production standards.

The role emphasizes mentorship, process improvement, and strategic resource allocation across national and international venues. Travel up to 30% is required.