Lead Production Manager – Premier Live Events

Lincoln Center, LC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. in New York is seeking a Production Manager to lead the technical and production management of events across our venues, including Alice Tully Hall, David Geffen Hall, Kaplan Penthouse, and more, ensuring seamless delivery from advance to show time.

Candidates should have 4–6 years of professional experience, strong written and verbal communication, working knowledge of theatrical systems, and the ability to lead cross‑departmental teams.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of verifiable professional technical and production management experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of theatrical systems.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• OSHA 30 certification and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of education & experience.

Responsibilities

• Proactively engage clients in the production advance process and provide excellent client service throughout.
• Lead discussions on requirements, budget, staffing, house, and work rules.
• Review and approve stage plans, plots, production schedules, and equipment lists.
• Build cost estimates for clients, reconcile costs post-event.
• Communicate required staffing and scope of work to relevant teams and labor forces.
• Manage venue and resources during event.
• Supervise on-site technical, trade, union, and non-union staff through all phases of advance and execution.
• Manage labor in alignment with Lincoln Center's strategy.
• Ensure compliance with Lincoln Center's policies and safety standards.
• Maintain and implement departmental objectives and actively participate in developing future departmental goals.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Theatrical systems knowledge

Team leadership

Cross‑department collaboration

OSHA 30 Certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Vectorworks

Microsoft 365

Union labor management

Job description

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. in New York is seeking a Production Manager to lead the technical and production management of events across our venues, including Alice Tully Hall, David Geffen Hall, Kaplan Penthouse, and more, ensuring seamless delivery from advance to show time.

Candidates should have 4–6 years of professional experience, strong written and verbal communication, working knowledge of theatrical systems, and the ability to lead cross‑departmental teams.