Production Manager — Live Events & Campus Operations

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York seeks a Production Manager to oversee active technical and production management for events across Lincoln Center venues, including Alice Tully Hall and David Geffen Hall. You will coordinate with clients, advance planning, staffing, and safety compliance to ensure flawless performances.

You will lead cross‑departmental teams, review stage plans and schedules, and manage staffing and budgets to ensure safe, high‑quality performances.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of verifiable, professional technical and production management experience.
• Clear and consistent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of theatrical systems.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Desire to contribute to a positive culture in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365; AutoCAD or Vectorworks capable.
• Experience managing or directing union stagehand labor.
• Experience in multiple performing arts disciplines.
• Extensive experience leading cross-departmental teams.
• OSHA 30 Certification.

Responsibilities

• Proactively engage clients and constituents in the production advance process, providing excellent client service throughout.
• Lead discussions with clients and constituents regarding 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; managing and motivating 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

Production management

Verbal and written communication

Theatrical systems knowledge

Microsoft 365

AutoCAD

Vectorworks

Union labor management

Cross-department leadership

OSHA 30 Certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of education & experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Vectorworks

Job description

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York seeks a Production Manager to oversee active technical and production management for events across Lincoln Center venues, including Alice Tully Hall and David Geffen Hall. You will coordinate with clients, advance planning, staffing, and safety compliance to ensure flawless performances.

You will lead cross‑departmental teams, review stage plans and schedules, and manage staffing and budgets to ensure safe, high‑quality performances.