Senior Event Project Manager

PRODJECT, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A creative agency in New York seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee and coordinate live events from design to production. Responsibilities include managing client directives, budgets, and schedules while overseeing collaboration with partners. Candidates should have 5+ years in live event production and strong skills in logistics and vendor management. The position starts as contract/freelance with potential for full-time opportunities, offering a collaborative environment in the entertainment industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience with live event or theatre management/production.
• Ability to travel domestically if needed for projects throughout the year.
• Ability to commute to the office for regular work days Monday through Friday, 9:30am - 5:00pm.

Responsibilities

• Management of client directives, budget and schedule.
• Oversight of execution of designs and partner collaborations.
• Development of site plans and layouts.
• Coordination of internal and external resources and schedules.
• Communication with vendors and staff.
• Development of event timeline and budget.
• Internal team management and support.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Analytical skills

Time management skills

Budget management

Vendor management

Logistics scheduling

Production management

Knowledge of audio, lighting, rigging

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Vectorworks

AutoCAD

Job description

Seeking individuals to work in a fast paced, collaborative environment within the creative live events and entertainment industry.

PRODJECT is a creative agency that specializes in brand strategy, concept development and execution for events in fashion, music art and popular culture. Clients include brands such as Chanel, Cartier, Khaite, Ralph Lauren, Gucci, Prada, Miu Miu, and Calvin Klein.

Senior Project Manager is responsible for developing and coordinating the execution of live events starting from design conception to installation and post production, all while working closely with company partners and clients throughout the process.

Responsibilities

• Management of client directives, budget and schedule
• Oversight of execution of designs and partner collaborations
• Development of site plans and layouts
• Coordination of internal and external resources and schedules
• Communication with vendors and staff
• Development of event timeline and budget
• Internal team management and support

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, analytical and time management skills
• Ideal candidate has an understanding of live event production processes including:
  • Budget management (and Microsoft Excel)
  • Logistics and vendor management, scheduling and process
  • Fabrication, theatrical/temporary scenery construction, scenic and interior decorative finishes
  • Audio, lighting, rigging, and video elements and installation timelines
  • Production and onsite management including AV installations, lighting, rigging, HVAC, Video, etc.
• Solid knowledge of following software applications:
  • Microsoft Excel, Word
  • CAD software (Vectorworks, AutoCAD)
• Ability to travel domestically if needed for projects throughout the year
• Ability to commute to the office for regular work days Monday through Friday, 9:30am - 5:00pm
• 5+ years experience with live event or theatre management/production

This is a contract/freelance position with potential consideration for future full time opportunities. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.