Director, Opera Production Infrastructure

Playbill, Inc.; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 180 000 - 320 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Metropolitan Opera seeks a Director of Production Infrastructure and Planning to lead long-term capital planning for the Production Department. You will drive infrastructure projects, manage vendor relationships, and oversee safety and compliance across stage facilities and shops.

This role requires senior-level experience in theater production operations, strong budgeting and contract skills, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualificações

• A terminal degree in Theater, Production, Management, or equivalent professional experience is required.
• 5 years of experience in a similar position at a major theatrical venue is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of standard project management practices.
• Knowledge of all aspects of technical backstage operation is required.
• Strong communication of technical and artistic concepts in writing is essential.
• Solid understanding of Theater Production organization, practices, and techniques.

Responsabilidades

• Develop a long-term capital improvement plan and execute production capital projects.
• Prioritize capital needs and create a capital master plan with timelines.
• Plan projects including budgets, RFPs, and resource requirements with the technical team.
• Negotiate and contract third-party PM firms, consultants, and equipment vendors with Legal in coordination.
• Supervise execution of capital projects; develop safety plans and training; manage permits and budgets.
• Oversee production systems for safety, permits, and regulatory compliance with in-house teams.
• Coordinate external workshops and storage spaces (warehouses, workshops, shipping yard).
• Develop annual budget and expense tracking for production systems.
• Negotiate third-party service and purchase agreements with Met legal and finance.
• Maintain production software licenses and administration (Autodesk, Autodcad, Inventor, Vault, Trail) in IS liaison.
• Participate in strategic planning for future production operations and infrastructure.
• Contribute to season scheduling and planning.
• Evaluate new production designs for facility and system requirements; develop safety protocols.

Conhecimentos

Project management

Backstage operations

Theatre production knowledge

MS Office

Drafting procedures

Technical writing

Communication skills

Problem solving

Formação académica

Terminal degree in Theater/Production/Management

Ferramentas

MS Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Metropolitan Opera seeks a Director of Production Infrastructure and Planning to lead long-term capital planning for the Production Department. You will drive infrastructure projects, manage vendor relationships, and oversee safety and compliance across stage facilities and shops.

This role requires senior-level experience in theater production operations, strong budgeting and contract skills, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.