Director, Fixed Technical Direction & Innovation

TAIT; Orlando, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

TAIT, a leader in live event technology, seeks a Director of Technical Direction (Fixed) to lead Fixed Market technology delivery. You will manage Technical Directors, shape strategy, and drive capability and process across projects, ensuring safe, high-quality outcomes on complex installations.

You will influence cross-functional partners, set standards, and guide staffing, budgets, and timelines for marquee experiences globally, with travel to on-site venues as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, technical theater, design, construction, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 10+ years of experience in technical direction or technical delivery, including 4+ years of demonstrated people leadership.
• Proven track record delivering complex permanent installations, attractions, venues, or other fixed entertainment projects at scale.
• Broad technical knowledge across automation, rigging, scenic construction, AVL, show control, electrical, software, fabrication, installation, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, team development, workload planning, and resourcing of Fixed Technical Direction, balancing market demand with long-term capability and succession needs.
• Represent Innovate within Fixed Market Leadership, advising and informing on technical solutions, capacity, and priorities to market strategy and planning.
• Shape and adapt the Fixed Technical Direction operating model, including role expectations, decision rights, engagement points, and cross-functional handoffs.
• Define and evolve the Technical Direction strategy for fixed work, with focus on how Technical Directors interface with other teams, both internal and external.
• Refine and enforce Techncial Direction’s role in TAIT Project Process, including interactions with Market leaders and other capabilities.
• Sponsor standards, process, and training that drive efficient, high quality, and consistent technical delivery.
• Build and maintain a workforce and succession plan for Technical Directors aligned to the Fixed pipeline, project complexity, and future market strategy.
• Set clear expectations for direct reports, coach and hold leaders accountable, and ensure effective performance management and development pathways throughout the organization.
• Partner with the Director, Technical Direction, Portable to align core Technical Direction processes, standards, metrics, talent practices, and shared learning across markets and Innovate competencies while preserving market-specific needs.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Strategic planning

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/related field

Tools

Automation

Rigging

AVL

Show control

Electrical

Job description

TAIT, a leader in live event technology, seeks a Director of Technical Direction (Fixed) to lead Fixed Market technology delivery. You will manage Technical Directors, shape strategy, and drive capability and process across projects, ensuring safe, high-quality outcomes on complex installations.

You will influence cross-functional partners, set standards, and guide staffing, budgets, and timelines for marquee experiences globally, with travel to on-site venues as needed.