Event Production Manager

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

401k with matching

Medical, dental, vision and life cover

Commuter benefits

Job summary

THE TEAM is seeking an Event Production Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute large-scale events across Print, Fabrication, and Technology divisions. You will work with Senior Leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure top-tier project tracking, collaboration, and operational excellence.

You will lead on-site logistics, define milestones, manage timelines, and foster cross-department collaboration to deliver complex, high-impact events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 5–7 years of leadership in event management.
• 5–7 years in a managerial role with cross-functional oversight.
• 5–7 years of cross-functional project/program management experience.
• 5–7 years of Technical Project Management experience.
• Proven leadership in sizeable event projects with stakeholder management.
• Advanced understanding of change management.
• Exceptional communication abilities influencing decisions at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of large-scale event execution, on-time and on-budget.
• Develop comprehensive project plans with milestones, roles, and objectives.
• Manage on-site logistics, setup, and event flow for seamless attendee experiences.
• Assign and manage work across internal and external teams.
• Unify efforts across Sales, Execution, Operations, and Finance.
• Collaborate with teams to streamline processes and drive integration.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Exceed client expectations through proactive management and communication.
• Maintain safety, security, and compliance standards; lead post-event reviews.
• Travel extensively for site surveys, installations, client meetings, and event oversight.

Skills

Leadership experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Change management

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Job description

About the Role

The Event Production Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of large-scale events across Print, Fabrication, and Technology divisions. Working closely with Senior Leadership and cross-functional teams, the role ensures every event meets the highest standards of project tracking, cross-team collaboration, and operational excellence. The position manages timelines, supports coordination efforts, and maintains clear communication across departments to deliver complex, high-impact events successfully.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of large-scale event execution, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery.
• Develop comprehensive project plans with defined milestones, team roles, and aligned objectives.
• Manage on-site logistics, setup, and event flow to deliver seamless attendee experiences.
• Assign and manage work across internal and external teams.
• Unify efforts across departments such as Sales, Execution, Operations, and Finance.
• Collaborate with solution-oriented teams to streamline and integrate processes across the organisation.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and development within the team.
• Ensure client expectations are exceeded through proactive management and communication, and develop key internal partnerships aligned around shared objectives.
• Maintain rigorous safety, security, and compliance standards at events, lead post-event reviews, and implement procedures that support organisational efficiency and development.
• Travel extensively for site surveys, installations, client meetings, and event oversight.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent from a four-year college; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5–7 years of leadership experience in event management.
• 5–7 years in a managerial role with cross-functional project or program oversight.
• 5–7 years of cross-functional project and program management experience.
• 5–7 years of Technical Project Management experience.
• Proven leadership in orchestrating sizeable event projects, with a keen sense for managing stakeholder interests.
• Balanced mastery of digital, technical, and project management skills.
• Advanced understanding of change management.
• Exceptional communication abilities, influencing project narratives and decisions at all organisational levels.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and driving accountability within project scopes.
• Proficient in harmonising multiple project timelines, showcasing superior time and project management competencies.
• Proficiency in a suite of project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Project) and the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Adaptability to various project delivery frameworks, with a strategic mindset toward achieving business goals.
• Capacity to discern and adapt to the nuances of different business environments and stakeholder needs.
• Commitment to flexibility and availability, accommodating the dynamic demands of the event production cycle.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Corebridge, Smartsheets and Prestige.
• Preferably within the print or related industry for managerial and cross-functional project/program management experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Professional development opportunities through learning and development programmes, mentorship, and career advancement support.
• Generous paid time off and holiday allowances.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401k retirement plan with contribution matching.
• Medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life and disability coverage options.
• Ancillary benefits including critical illness, identity protection, pet insurance, 529 plans and more.
• Commuter benefits for travel and commuting needs, where available.

About the Company

THE TEAM operates at the epicentre of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Headquartered in Los Angeles, THE TEAM's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney.