Exciting opportunity for a Project Manager who has experience managing the project scope of large scale live events. Based in London, Salary up to 50,000 + bonus, private healthcare and 24 days holiday.
The Project Manager is responsible for managing project scope for a large-scale event. This position is responsible for the end-to-end execution of projects from event design and development through closing. The Project Manager will ensure successful and profitable execution of events by following Technical and Production Standards and supporting the implementation of processes and SOP's that drive consistency in event production.
Key Job Responsibilities
Event Project Management:
- Prepare and communicate technical production & labour schedules, sub-rental requirements, project scope, execution plan and individual responsibilities to team members, vendors and venue partners.
- Determine and secure the resources required to successfully complete each project
- Deliver World Class Service - Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients at all levels of their organisation and provide outstanding customer service while focusing on client retention.
- Ensure that all the necessary HSE documentations including but not limited to Risk Assessments and Method Statements are in place and communicated to the project delivery team prior to the execution of an event.
Event Execution:
- Act as the project leader and onsite contact for the client throughout the event.
- Manage all phases of event technical execution from load-in through run of show to load-out.
- Assume ownership of inventory management throughout the event.
- Communicate the project plan and client expectations to event team.
- Manage onsite changes, including schedule, equipment or workforce modifications.
Financial Management:
- Assist in the creation, analysis, and execution of the project budget, partnering with regional leadership to mitigate external workforce and sub-rental spend.
- Manage event costs to align with budget and ensure all onsite changes are communicated to sales for billing purposes.
Administrative & Training:
- Complete post-event process, including the completion of all post-show reporting, confirming all workforce hours are accurately entered and ensuring that outsourced equipment is returned to appropriate provider.
- Participate in the development of Project Management SOP's.
- Conduct review and analysis of proposed events as required.
Job Requirements:
- 4+ years of technical experience in the Corporate Staging or Broadcast industry. Project Management experience preferred
- 1+ year of Supervisory experience preferred
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong Technical Background
- Strong Client relationship skills
- Familiarity with budgets and cost control
- Operational logistics experience
- Works well under pressure
- Ability to manage multiple complex job functions within a fast-paced environment
- MS Office experience required
- Technical diagram knowledge / experience preferred
- Ability to travel up to 50% may be required
Job Requirements:
- 4+ years of technical experience in the Corporate Staging or Broadcast industry.
- Strong understanding of AV systems and equipment
- Strong Technical Background
- Strong Client relationship skills
- Familiarity with budgets and cost control
- Operational logistics experience
- Technical diagram knowledge / experience preferred
- Ability to travel up to 50% may be required