Technical Production Manager

Theatre Central Business Unit; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The John Gore Organization in Maryland's Hippodrome Theatre is seeking a Technical Production Manager to oversee technical operations for the Hippodrome Theatre and M&T Bank Exchange. You will lead technical staff, plan budgets, coordinate schedules with the Technical Director, and ensure safe, high-quality productions across events.

The role reports to the Director of Operations and requires independent judgment within established policies; FLSA status is exempt.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical advance for Broadway engagements, concerts, private events and other programming with clients, touring personnel and vendors.
• Determine staffing, equipment and scheduling requirements balancing production needs, budget, safety and resources.
• Develop and direct technical schedules, crew assignments and work plans for load-in, setup, testing, rehearsals, performances and load-out.
• Allocate technical resources across events and coordinate equipment and personnel between two venues in consultation with the Technical Director and venue operations.
• Explain the venue's technical services and confirm client responsibilities for finished presentation content, program direction, stage management and any outside production services.
• Participate in client site visits, venue walk-throughs and planning meetings to assess event needs and identify equipment and staffing requirements.
• Serve as the venue's technical management representative, making operational decisions within budgets and venue policies.
• Direct stagehands, heads of departments and technical personnel during events; oversee vendor performance per union agreements.
• Evaluate crew performance and provide feedback and staffing recommendations to senior technical staff.
• Provide technical coverage in the Technical Director's absence and handle safety and technical issues as needed.

Job description

The John Gore Organization (JGO) is a leading presenter, distributor, and marketer of Broadway theater worldwide. Led by owner John Gore, a record 27-time Tony Award winner and Emmy Award recipient, its family of companies includes Broadway Across America, Broadway.com, The Broadway Channel, BroadwayBox.com, Group Sales Box Office, and Broadway Brands. JGO presents live theater in more than 45 cities across North America, as well as on Broadway, Off-Broadway, London's West End, Japan, and China. Its productions have earned Tony Awards in every producing category, along with numerous Drama League, Drama Desk, and Olivier Awards. The organization is committed to expanding access to the arts and supporting theater education initiatives that inspire and develop the next generation of artists, audiences, and industry leaders. John Gore also oversees John Gore Studios, a British film and television studio dedicated to preserving iconic heritage IP and championing new storytelling.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and supportive culture, where employees have equal opportunity for growth.

$65,000.00 - 75,000.00/annually

FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary

The France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, operated by the John Gore Organization, is home to the historic Hippodrome Theatre, Maryland's leading Broadway touring house, and the M&T Bank Exchange, a state-of-the-art venue for private events, concerts and special programming. The Technical Production Manager reports to the Director of Operations and manages technical operations for assigned performances and events at the Hippodrome Theatre and M&T Bank Exchange. Working closely with the Technical Director, the position directs technical personnel, determines event staffing and equipment needs, manages approved production budgets and exercises independent judgment in resolving operational issues. The position assumes the Technical Director's operational duties in his absence, within established policies and delegated authority.

Duties and Responsibilities

Event Planning and Technical Management

• Manage the technical advance for assigned Broadway engagements, concerts, private events and other programming, evaluating riders, event schedules and production requirements with clients, touring personnel and vendors.
• Determine staffing, equipment and scheduling requirements for assigned events, balancing production needs, budget, safety and available venue resources.
• Develop and direct technical schedules, crew assignments and work plans for load-in, setup, testing, rehearsals, performances and load-out.
• Allocate technical resources across assigned events and coordinate shared equipment and personnel between the two venues in consultation with the Technical Director and venue operations.
• Explain the venue's technical services and confirm client responsibilities for finished presentation content, program direction, stage management and any outside production services.
• Participate in client site visits, venue walk-throughs and technical planning meetings to assess event needs, explain venue capabilities and identify equipment, staffing and production requirements.

Event Execution and Crew Manageme nt

• Serve as the venue's technical management representative for assigned events, making operational decisions and resolving production issues within approved budgets, venue policies and delegated authority.
• Direct stagehands, department heads and technical personnel during assigned events; assign work, establish priorities and oversee vendor performance in accordance with union agreements and venue policies.
• Evaluate crew performance, address operational concerns and provide performance feedback and staffing recommendations to the Technical Director and Director of Operations.
• Provide technical management coverage in the Technical Director's absence, directing event operations and responding to technical or safety issues while referring major decisions for approval.

Production Estimates and Budget Managemen t

• Develop labor and equipment estimates and manage approved technical budgets for assigned events, evaluating production options and recommending cost-effective solutions.
• Evaluate rental and vendor proposals, select appropriate equipment and services within delegated authority, and authorize expenditures within approved limits.
• Monitor labor utilization and production expenses, adjust event resources within approved parameters and obtain approval for commitments beyond delegated authority.
• Review labor records, rental charges and production expenses for accuracy and oversee the preparation of technical information for payroll, client billing and event settlements.

Equipment and Technical Readiness

• Manage technical readiness for assigned events and coordinate preventive maintenance, inspections and repairs with the Technical Director and qualified personnel.
• Maintain oversight of equipment inventories and maintenance records; evaluate re